American Gem Society to honor impeccable service providers
21 May '05
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The AGS is a trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. Members are held to the highest ethical standards in the industry. Richard T. Liddicoat, known as the Father of Modern Gemology, has received numerous accolades for his significant contributions to the jewelry industry.
He was dedicated to informing the trade on the various industry advancements, news and developments until his passing in 2002. The Richard T. Liddicoat Journalism Awards have been developed in his remembrance to honor journalists that have made exceptional contributions to the understanding of gemology, as well as AGS ideals.