The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of United States and Canadian natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl industry professionals dedicated to promoting the natural colored gemstone trade.
As a member of AGTA, Fire Mountain Gems and Beads abides by AGTA's Code of Ethics, which is an even higher standard than the Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Jewelry Industry on disclosing colored gemstone enhancements. Working with an AGTA Member is like having a gemstone consultant at your fingertips.
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads discloses all enhancements of gems we sell (with the exception of normal cutting and polishing). We also disclose the method of enhancement, if known.