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The American Gem Society® selects Parcel Pro Inc.® as official Insured Shipping provider for their members.

Las Vegas, NV - The American Gem Society announced on July 17, 2009 that they have selected Parcel Pro Inc. as the official insured shipping provider for their members.

As part of this agreement Parcel Pro Inc. will offer a special discounted rate to all AGS members.

Independent jewelers are at a disadvantage when it comes to securing competitive insured shipping rates; by aggregating our members, the American Gem Society was able to procure rates otherwise unattainable without large volume commitments." Said Ruth Batson, executive director and CEO of the American Gem Society. "We have been aggressively working to create alliances with service providers that positively affect our members' bottom line. This is another program that will save our members significant amounts of money.

Parcel Pro Inc. provides insured shipping solutions specializing in high value shipments, with five US offices and three overseas locations. They have strong alliances with UPS and Federal Express to provide the very best in shipping solutions.

The new program offers domestic as well as international shipping solutions. Their website, www.parcelpro.com has streamlined the shipping process, including shipping to overseas suppliers. Packages can be prepared 24 hours per day. In addition, their online and phone support is second to none.

"Parcel Pro is honored by the selection and the opportunity given by the American Gem Society to form an alliance with this leading industry association" said Jeroen Sparreboom, Vice President of Sales of Parcel Pro Inc. "We are looking forward to providing the members of the American Gem Society with insured shipping solutions"

"We have selected Parcel Pro Inc. based on the excellent reputation they have earned over the years in the Jewelry Industry," said Mark Moeller, President of the American Gem Society. "We find that Parcel Pro Inc. meets the high standards that we require from our partners."

In addition to ParcelPro, the American Gem Society has also partnered with Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Financial Retail Services and First National Merchant Solutions to provide services that enable their members to be financially stronger.

For more information contact Parcel Pro Inc. Jeroen Sparreboom 888.683-2300 ext 109
Or
American Gem Society Ruth Batson 702-255-6500 ext 1007

Parcel Pro was founded in 1997 to meet the unique insured shipping needs of the jewelry and wristwatch industry. From its earliest days, Parcel Pro has provided its customers with peace of mind by offering the best combination of service, risk management and economical pricing. Parcel Pro's mission is to provide the most affordable, reliable and secure means for shipping and insuring your precious goods.

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is the international professional organization awarding credentials of Registered Jeweler (RJ), Registered Supplier (RS), Certified Gemologist (CG), Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA), and Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA). Members are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their American Gem Society titles. Less than five percent of jewelers in the country have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership. For more information regarding the American Gem Society, please call 866.805.6500, or visit their Web site at www.AmericanGemSociety.org.