Members of the American Gem Society descended on Los Angeles April 5–8 for sun, surf, sand, and their annual Conclave

(Above) Home to the Oscars ceremony, the Dolby Theatre hosted all of Conclave’s major events, including the AGS Suppliers’ Showcase.

Shipley Award–winning retailer Cathy Calhoun, whose Royersford, Pa., store dates
back to 1951

Underwood Jewelers’ Clayton Bromberg introduced Calhoun.

Baggins’ Anil Maloo, Ben Bridge Jeweler’s Herb Bridge and his partner, Edie Hilliard (far r.), and a jewelry model

Composer Kai Kight entertained the attendees.

AGS board president Scott Berg, AGS CEO Katherine Bodoh, Long’s Jewelers’
Judd Rottenberg, and Ben Bridge Jeweler’s Lisa Bridge