AGS and AGTA Form Strategic Association

The American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC (AGS) and the AGTA Gemological Testing Center (AGTA GTC) yesterday announced that the AGS Laboratories international distribution channels are now open to the AGTA GTC.

The partnership means that AGS clients may submit either colored gemstones or diamonds to their local AGS Laboratories’ representative and receive a diamond grading document from AGS Laboratories, or a colored gemstone report from the AGTA GTC. The AGS Laboratories take-in window representatives include GSI in India, Elmyr Services in Antwerp, the Dubai Metals and Commodity Center in Dubai, and Eli Dori in Ramat Gan.

“We’re very excited about this alliance,” said Peter Yantzer, executive director, AGS Laboratories. “AGS Laboratories and the AGTA GTC both stand for the highest standard of ethics and grading in their respective niches. It is a natural fit for us to work together to expand our markets globally.”

Douglas K. Hucker, executive director of the AGTA, said, “I couldn’t imagine a more perfect strategic alliance. This allows the AGTA to achieve its goals of expanding service internationally and to work with a partner with whom we can have complete confidence.”