{"id":14049,"date":"2026-04-08T07:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/?p=14049"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:19","slug":"american-gem-society-introduces-advanced-acga-appraisal-credential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/american-gem-society-introduces-advanced-acga-appraisal-credential\/","title":{"rendered":"American Gem Society Introduces Advanced ACGA Appraisal Credential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14051\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-3-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-3-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Gem Society<\/a> has unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/advanced-certified-gemologist-appraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ACGA)<\/a> credential, now accessible to all members, setting a new standard in appraisal expertise and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wade Abel noted that the initiative reflects member-driven enhancements and equips appraisers with a newly elevated professional designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify, candidates must hold the CGA title for at least three years, possess relevant appraisal experience, complete Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice training, maintain an accredited gem lab, adhere to ethical standards, and undergo annual recertification. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AGS<\/a> will also offer promotional tools to support credential holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abel added that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/advanced-certified-gemologist-appraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACGA<\/a> represents a member-informed evolution in advanced appraisal credentialing, positioning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AGS<\/a> professionals among the most highly qualified in the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Gem Society has unveiled the Advanced Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ACGA) credential, now accessible to all members, setting a new standard in appraisal expertise and professional practice. 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