Send us a Text Message.What does it take to lead one of the most respected organizations in the jewelry industry? Mike sits down with Alexis Padis, the newly appointed President of the American Gem Society (AGS) and a driving force behind Padis Jewelry in San Francisco. Alexis opens up about her unexpected journey from avoiding the family business to finding her passion when she sold her first engagement ring. Her story is one of transformation and innovation, and she's here to share how she ...