Associations (Jewelry)

Associations Sites:

Jewelry Design Professionals' Network Jewelry Design Professionals' Network: Aim is to provide an open, accessible and supportive channel for designers to share ideas, questions and concerns. Events, membership, and gallery. (Associations) http://www.jdpn.org Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association: Mission is to increase the productivity of jewelry manufacturing in Hong Kong and to strengthen the ability to compete with overseas manufacturers. Technical articles, services, and member list. (Associations) http://www.jewelry.org.hk/ Society of American Silversmiths Society of American Silversmiths: Resource relating to the silversmiths' art and craft. Artisan gallery, silver care, workshops, and library. (Associations) http://www.silversmithing.com/ Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain: A non-profit making organization whose principal objectives are the scientific study of gem materials, education, and libraries of gem materials. Courses, laboratory services, and contact information. (Associations) http://www.gagtl.ac.uk/ Jewelers of America Jewelers of America: Trade organization for retail jewelers. Consumer information, membership, and affiliates. (Associations) http://www.jewelers.org/ Gemological Institute of America Inc. Gemological Institute of America Inc.: A nonprofit educational resource for the gem and jewelry industry. Education offerings, resources, and careers available. (Associations) http://www.gia.org/ Jewelers Vigilance Committee Jewelers Vigilance Committee: Not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. Trade and consumer resources. (Associations) http://www.jvclegal.org Society for Midwest Metalmiths Society for Midwest Metalmiths: A non-profit organization formed to promote, develop, educate, and encourage individuals who are interested in metalsmithing. Meetings, workshops, and members gallery. (Associations) http://www.midwest-metalsmiths.org German Gemmological Association German Gemmological Association: Training and research in modern gemmology. Programs and fees, diamond grading, and enrollment. Site in English and German. (Associations) http://www.dgemg.com/ Jewellery Distributors' Association Jewellery Distributors' Association: A non-profit-making trade body, within the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation. Members benefits, news, and index of products. (Associations) http://www.jda.org.uk/ Federation for European Education in Gemmology Federation for European Education in Gemmology: A consortium of gemmological institutes formed to establish a standard of European certification, which members must adhere to. List of the member institutes and their offered courses. (Associations) http://www.feeg.net/ The Jewelry Information Center The Jewelry Information Center: A non-profit trade association funded by its members and the public relations arm for the entire fine jewelry and watch industry. Buying basics, charity fund, and retailer listings. (Associations) http://www.jewelryinfo.org Diamond High Council Diamond High Council: Supply a wide variety of publications with information related to the diamond trade and industry in several languages. (Associations) http://www.diamonds.be United States Faceters Guild United States Faceters Guild: Focuses on the art and skill of faceting gemstones. Tips and techniques, online discussion, and diagrams. (Associations) http://www.usfacetersguild.org/ Gold Virtuosi Gold Virtuosi: International jewellery design awards from the World Gold Council. Finalists, winners, and contact information. (Associations) http://www.gold-virtuosi.com/