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AGS Labs Adds New Services to Its Offerings
American Gem Society Laboratories now offers free shipping from Belgium, grading of mounted goods and natural diamond verification.
Las Vegas--The American Gem Society Laboratories is continuing to expand its services.
First, AGS Labs now offers free shipping from Belgium, in addition to the already free shipping from Hong Kong and India.
This service applies to loose stones only from any company that submits 75 stones or more. It includes a local pick-up and delivery at the client’s facility by armored personnel and shipping straight to the AGS Labs and back.
The labs said that free shipping for mounted goods will be available soon.
Other services AGS Labs recently added include grading of mounted goods, natural diamond verification, diamond sorting services (by cut, color and clarity) and customizable reports.
For more information about any of AGS Laboratories new service offerings or about free shipping from Belgium, contact AGS Laboratories Client Service at 702-233-6120.
“We are proud to offer the industry uniquely collaborative customer service,” said Jason Quick, director of grading at AGS Laboratories. “Responding to industry needs and creating new service offerings, like free shipping from Belgium, helps us not only serve the jewelry industry but also to realize our ultimate goal of protecting more consumers.”
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