AGTA GTC's Laboratory Update for May 10, 2007
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The AGTA GTC Mobile Laboratory in Las Vegas
It's Vegas time, and once again the AGTA GTC stands ready to provide outstanding and prompt service both before and during the show.
Submit early for best service
It is always advantageous to get your testing done prior to the show. Not only does this avoid the show surcharge, but it will allow you to have your goods ready for sale when the doors open.
- Submissions received by the AGTA GTC on or before Tuesday, May 22nd will be available for pickup at our NY office by Friday, May 25th for those who need their gemstones for the show
- Please note that during the show, no express service will be offered at the NY Laboratory; New York submissions during the show will have a slightly longer turnaround time (7-10 business days) since so many of our staff will be at the show
Services at the show
The AGTA GTC mobile lab will be in full swing at the JCK Show – Las Vegas 2007, offering a range of gemological services, including:
- Identification reports for all kinds of gemstones, including the identification of clarity enhancement fillers
- Country-of-origin reports for ruby, sapphire and emerald
The AGTA Pavilion has special dates and times, opening and closing one day before the main JCK show. Located in the AGTA GemFair Cultured Pearl & Jewelry Pavilion, the AGTA GTC Mobile Laboratory is open as follows:
- Dates: Thursday, May 31st to Monday, June 4th
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on May 31st and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from June 1st–4th
The AGTA GTC Mobile Laboratory will deliver reports to clients at the show within 1–2 days; services will be available during normal show hours.
Show fee schedules
Because of the rapid service at the show, there is a slight show surcharge applied. Our show fee schedules can be downloaded in PDF format at the links below:
- Mobile Laboratory Fee Schedule for AGTA Members
- Mobile Laboratory Fee Schedule for AGTA GTC Associate Program Members
- Mobile Laboratory Fee Schedule for Nonmembers
Our regular fee schedules are visible at this link:
Upcoming Lectures in Las Vegas
AGTA GTC staff will deliver the following lectures during the show:
Las Vegas, NV, May 30–June 4, 2007, AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas
- Solid Steps to Successful Colored Gemstone Sales
Douglas K. Hucker, American Gem Trade Association
Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
AGTA's Chief Executive Officer explores the critical components of a dynamic and successful colored gemstone jewelry presentation. What motivates your customer to buy color? What are their major concerns when doing so? Learn the basic components that must be included in every presentation to dramatically improve your success rate. Identify your most powerful sales tools, including a thorough discussion of the AGTA GTC Colored Gemstone report, and the critical part they play in the sales presentation.
- Update from the AGTA GTC Laboratory
Dr. Lore Kiefert, AGTA GTC Laboratory
Thursday, May 31, 2007, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
The AGTA laboratory comes across many materials and treatments before they hit the market. Knowing about these new developments on the gemstone market, as well as having an idea what to look for, will help you make the right decisions in your buying and selling of gemstones. AGTA's scientists focus on colored gemstones.
- Increase Sales by Empowering Your Team with Knowledge
Loretta Castoro, AGTA GTC Laboratory
Thursday, May 31, 2007, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
AGTA GTC is launching training opportunities for your use in staff development. In this preview session, you have sample segments of gemological seminars, which include how to empower your staff to comfortably engage in communicating about colored stones with your clients. These seminars build confidence by providing the most current gemstone knowledge available in the industry.
