The American Gem Society (AGS) is offering seven hours of hands-on GIA Lab classes at the AGS Conclave April 21-24 in Boston, the group announced Monday. The lab classes will be in addition to several lectures designed to provide practical tools that are meant to help attendees “revolutionize” their business.
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