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American Gem Society to Recognize Three Industry Leaders at Circle of Distinction Dinner

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8 years ago

July 21, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
LAS VEGAS – The American Gem Society (AGS) announces the outstanding support received thus far by the industry’s professionals toward the Society’s 16th annual Circle of Distinction Dinner, of which there are a limited number of tickets still available.

The Circle of Distinction Dinner will be held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on July 26. The Society will recognize three leaders in the jewelry industry:

Dione Kenyon, the past president of the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT). Kenyon will receive the Society’s Lifetime Achievement award, an honor given to individuals that have made significant contributions to the industry throughout their career.
Stewart Wicht, CEO and president of Rolex Watch USA, and Hank Siegel, president of Hamilton Jeweler. Both men will receive the AGS Triple Zero Award, symbolizing the highest grade in the AGS Diamond Grading Standards.

The Circle of Distinction event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a three-course dinner and the awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.

To order dinner tickets, contact Lauren Ruggeroli at 866-805-6500 x1005 or email lruggeroli@ags.org. To learn more about American Gem Society or its previous Circle of Distinction honorees, visit americangemsociety.org.

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