IJO to offer "Accredited Gem Lab" certification

"...Member jewelers can apply for the IJO’s new Accredited Gem Lab status by complying with specific standards including the commitment to keep a Gemmological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist on staff as well as selected equipment and instruments in-store. “The Accredited Gem Lab status gives additional value and relevance to our participating members and their expert staff," says Richard Swetz, IJO chairman. "It also provides a significant service to the community at large and underscores the trust that comes with doing business with a Master IJO Jeweler...”

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