Charles Saatjian, manager of Jewelry Studio in Bozeman, Montana, has successfully completed the annual American Gem Society (AGS) recertification exam. This mandatory exam was developed to maintain professional credentials, which demonstrate a jeweler’s ongoing commitment to the society’s mission of consumer protection through continued education and by upholding the highest ethical business standards. Saatjian has earned the distinguished American Gem Society Certified Gemologist, CG title along with American Gem Society Registered Jeweler following the completion of a course of study and examinations.
A Certified Gemologist has taken advanced studies in diamonds and colored gemstones. A Certified Gemologist also demonstrates mastery of diamond, gemstone and precious metal testing procedures.
Only one in 20 retail jewelers have chosen to meet the exacting American Gem Society’s standards. Saatjian is the only AGS jeweler and gemologist in Bozeman and Jewelry Studio is the only AGS jewelry store in the Gallatin Valley and the surrounding areas. There is only one other certified American Gem Society jeweler in the entire state of Montana.
For ten years, Saatjian has been a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist and GIA Trained Jewelry Designer that specializes in distinctive custom one-of-a-kind fashion and bridal jewelry designs. Charles is experienced at designing custom engagement rings and wedding bands. Charles is knowledgeable at evaluating diamonds and educating clients about the many qualities of diamonds. Charles is also an experienced jewelry designer. Charles loves to design beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands with high quality diamonds, gemstones and Montana Sapphires. Come see Charles at Jewelry Studio in Bozeman for all of your special jewelry purchases.