Brent Malgarin, owner of Elegant Gems, Ltd., in Edmonds, has been named a judge in the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) 2023 Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards.
Five judges were selected for the panel, which comprises experts from different disciplines within the jewelry industry. Judges are tasked with assessing hundreds of entries based on the criteria of beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, consumer appeal, and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones and cultured Pearls. Each piece is examined by hand with an eye for craftsmanship and quality of the materials used.
“AGTA is thrilled to have such a prestigious group of judges choose competition winners this year,” said John W. Ford Sr., CEO of AGTA.
Malgarin’s passion for gemstones started in childhood, collecting and tumbling rocks found near a family cabin. He secured his graduate gemologist degree at the Gemological Institute of America, and then returned to Seattle to work in retail and in wholesale.
Congratulations Brent! The AGTA has made an excellent choice. I am thankful you operate your business in Edmonds and I am very fortunate to know you. A well deserved, great honor!
Congratulations Brent! An honor well deserved! Your passion for integrity in the gems business is clear to see. Well done AGTA!
Congratulations Brent! Surely an appointment to be mighty proud of.
Brent. Congratulations! You’ll be a perfect judge!!!
Brent is a hidden gem (pun intended) in downtown Edmonds! We are lucky to have an expert in our midst. If you haven’t been in his shop…it’s a gallery of treasures not to be missed.
Congratulations! We enjoy working with him. We enjoy every meeting with Brent, he is fun to talk to.
Congrats to Brent. As a recent customer of his, I learned quite a bit in just a few short visits. Very deserving.