'Dear AGTA GTC Valued Client …'
By Gary Roskin, G.G., FGA, Senior Editor -- JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 8/1/2004
The AGTA's GTC Laboratory is raising lab fees. That's no surprise—the lab has spearheaded much of the enhancement research on beryllium and heat-treated sapphires for the past three years, and becoming a leading gem identification laboratory takes money.
To perform accurate gem identifications, the AGTA GTC also has had to assume a leadership role in the arena of gemstone research. An in-house study indicated the need for additional qualified staff, information systems upgrades, streamlined management controls, and improved client communication.
New fee schedules went into effect June 14 and are posted on AGTA's Web site, www.agta.org. For a copy call (212) 752-1717.
