AGS Announces 2012 Circle of Distinction Honorees

(IDEX Online News) – JCK Magazine senior editor Rob Bates is among those being honored by the American Gem Society at its Circle of Distinction Dinner, which will be held in July in New York.

Bates and Mark Moeller, CGA, owner of R.F. Moeller Jeweler, will be presented with Triple Zero Awards at the event. The Bridge Family of Ben Bridge Jeweler will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

“The Circle of Distinction Dinner is one of the highlights each year for the Society, and we’re especially excited about this year’s event,” said Ruth Batson, executive director and CEO of the American Gem Society.

“We’re thrilled to honor the Bridges; they are one of the great jewelry families of our time. All of the recipients have made a significant contribution throughout their career and we are proud to recognize their accomplishments.”