Professional Affiliations
Leigh Jewelers adheres to the ethical, educational and professional
standards established by the AGS for the jewelry industry. Our gemologists
and sales associates complete yearly exams through the AGS
as part of their continuing education.
www.americangemsociety.org
By affiliating with the GIA, Leigh Jewelers seeks “to ensure
the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards
of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through
education, research, laboratory services, and instrumental development.”
www.gia.edu
The AGTA is the industry voice for the natural colored gemstones.
As member, Leigh Jewelers agress to the disclosure of gemstone
enhancements, to create an awareness of and knowledge about
colored gemstones and to assist the consumer in identifying dealers of integrity.
www.agta.org
JA is the national association for retail jewelers and is a center for
meaningful education programs and services for retail jewelers. JA is an
advocate for professionalsim and high social, ethical and environmental
standards in the jewelry trade.
www.jewelers.org
The Jewelry Information Center is the consumer education arm of the JA.
It provides consumers with information about fine jewelry, car and cleaning
jewelry history and shopping trends.
www.jic.org
JSA provides crime information and assistance to the jewelry industry
and law enforcement. JSA alerts jewelers about crime through frequent email
“Crime Alerts” and print publications.
www.jewelerssecurity.org