Jewelry Trade Associations
Use this index to find jewelry trade associations. Some publish online and print magazines, some sponsor trade events. They are often a good source of educational information and networking opportunities within the jewelry industry.
Gemological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory (UK)
A non-profit organization that promotes scientific study of gem materials, establishes education systems, provides lab services to the jewelery trade.
A non-profit organization that promotes scientific study of gem materials, establishes education systems, provides lab services to the jewelery trade.
German Gemological Association
Gemological training and research facilities.
Gemological training and research facilities.
International Colored Stone Association
A non-profit association which represents gemstone wholesalers, cutters and miners. Consumers will find a great deal of eduational information about colored gemstones.
A non-profit association which represents gemstone wholesalers, cutters and miners. Consumers will find a great deal of eduational information about colored gemstones.
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
This trade association's stated mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. Information for consumers and members of the jewelry trade.
This trade association's stated mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. Information for consumers and members of the jewelry trade.
Society of American Silversmiths
An organization especially for those who are interested in silversmithing.
An organization especially for those who are interested in silversmithing.
United States Faceter's Guild
A guild that focuses on the art and skill of faceting gemstones. For all skill levels.
A guild that focuses on the art and skill of faceting gemstones. For all skill levels.
World Gold Council
The World Gold Council states they are the "global advocate for gold." Look here for just about anything you'd like to know about gold.
The World Gold Council states they are the "global advocate for gold." Look here for just about anything you'd like to know about gold.