San Diego Jeweler Awarded Certified Gemologist Appraiser Title By The American Gem Society
Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jeweler in Elite Group as Only Approximately 400 Jewelers in North America Have Earned this Title
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Christine Edlund of Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jewelry Designs achieved the Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA) title from the American Gem Society (AGS), an association of professional jewelers in the United States and Canada.
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To earn the CGA title, Christine already accredited as a Certified Gemologist of the Society has successfully passed additional requirement to earn this prestigious award. This included a rigorous two-part exam, including theory questions and practical assignments based on performing a number of accurate, thoroughly detailed complete appraisals on a variety of jewelry items.
The Certified Gemologist Appraiser accreditation is the highest level of achievement in the jewelry industry. Currently, approximately 400 AGS jewelers in North American have earned this prestigious title. Stuart Benjamin stated, "We are very proud of Christine's achievement. She provides our customers a level of professionalism that is exceptional in the industry. If anyone is looking for the best appraisal on their jewelry or valuation for insurance, there is no higher standard."
In addition, Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jewelry Designs has an Accredited Gemological laboratory on the premises that includes a binocular microscope a set of five (5) American Gem Society master diamonds for color grading purposes, gem-testing equipment for identification of gemstones their synthetic counterparts, imitations and treatments, along with a gemological library of reference materials.
Since opening in 1997, Stuart Benjamin and Company Jewelry Designs has been a leader in the jewelry in business in San Diego. For nearly twenty years they have offered the highest quality engagement rings, diamonds, watches and jewelry along with custom design and repair work. Stuart Benjamin is a 3rd generation jeweler and past President of the California Jewelers Association. Their outstanding service, knowledge and integrity has been rewarded with membership in the American Gem Society (AGS), for which only 5% of jewelry stores in the nation qualify. Visit: www.stuartbenjamin.com for more information.
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