M E M B E R S H I P B E N E F I T S
The American GemTrade Association is a not-for-profit association of United States and Canadian gemstone professionals dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Founded in 1981, the AGTA has over 1,300 members representing leading colored gemstone and cultured pearl wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, designers, colored diamond dealers, estate dealers and industry professionals. AGTA Members are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards, agreeing to the Association’s strict Code of Ethics and full disclosure of gemstone enhancements. Membership provides you with many exclusive benefits and services: Members are eligible to exhibit at some of the most important annual events in the gemstone and jewelry industry, including AGTA GemFair ™ Tucson, and AGTA GemFair ™ LasVegas. Members are featured in the AGTA Source Directory, both the printed and online versions.This is a powerful tool that gives access to a valuable network of fellow gemstone professionals. Members stay informed about the AGTA, hot topics surrounding our industry, gemstone and jewelry fashion with the quarterly Prism & weekly ePrism . Members have access to leading industry programs.These programs include Bank of America Merchant Services, FedEx Express ® , FedEx DeclaredValue, FedEx Office,Association Health Programs and car rentals with Avis and Budget. Members can also access our AGTA Online Community and gain valuable knowledge from our AGTA GemFair ™ Tucson Seminar USBs and our gemstone resource information on our website. The professionalism of AGTA Members continues to set them apart from the competition.
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P r e s i de nt Ruben Bindra B & B Fine Gems
1s t Vic e P r e s i de nt Bruce Bridges Bridges Tsavorite 2nd Vic e P r e s i de n Robert Bentley Robert Bentley Company, Inc. Secr e ta ry Kimberly S. Collins Kimberly Collins Colored Gems
Treasurer Shekhar Shah Real Gems, Inc. Directors Ann Barker Barker & Co. John Bradshaw John J. Bradshaw
Evan Caplan Evan Caplan Charles Carmona Guild Laboratories, Inc. Jonathan Gad GAD Enterprises Jeff Mason Mason-Kay, Inc. David Nassi 100% Natural, Ltd. Hemant Phophaliya A G Color, Inc. Jaimeen Shah Prima Gems USA, LLC Pa s t P r e s i de nt Jeffrey Bilgore Jeffrey Bilgore, LLC.
Prism : For further information or to advertise, please contact : American GemTrade Association 3030 LBJ Frwy., Ste. 840, Dallas,TX 75234
T : 800-972-1162 F : 214-742-7334
info@agta.org www.agta.org www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com @agta_gems
COVER: Carrie Ann Inaba Earrings: 18K white gold earrings featuring Aquamarines and Diamonds by Stephen Avery of Stephen M.Avery. Necklace: Platinum necklace featuring graduated diamond-cut Aquamarines by Steph Farber of LeRoy Jewelers. Brooch: 18K white gold “Ice Butterfly” pin/pendant featuring carved white Jadeite accented with Emeralds, Diamonds,Tourmalines and a freshwater baroque Pearl by Evy Edelman of Designs by Evy. Ring #1: Platinum ring featuring Sapphire accented with light blue Sapphires byWilliamTravis ofWilliamTravis Jewelry. Ring #2: Platinum ring featuring an Aquamarine accented with Diamonds and blue Sapphires by Mark Schneider of Mark Schneider Design. Clothing: Double Breasted Blazer andWide Let Pants – by Rachel Zoe. Hair: Glenn Nutley, for Opus Beauty. Makeup: Marylin Spiegel. Manicurist: Sarah Chue, for Exclusive Artists Management. Photographer: Brian Bowen Smith for Copious Management. Producer and Fashion Stylist: Tod Hallman for THPFashion, Inc.
Ch i e f Ex ecut i v e Of f ic e r Douglas K. Hucker American Gem Trade Association
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