Accredited Gemologists Association
The Accredited Gemologists Association is an independent, international nonprofit organization dedicated to the following practices: Gemological Education, Research, Identification & Evaluation of Gem Materials, Development of Professional Standards of Analysis, Practice & Ethics
 www.accreditedgemologists.org
American Gem Society
The American Gem Society was established in 1934 by a select group of independent jewelers and Robert M. Shipley, founder of the prestigious school of gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). It was their vision to create an association dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of business ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry. Today, American Gem Society members continue their dedication to ethics, knowledge and consumer protection.
www.ags.org
American Gem Trade Association
A leading industry force in the ethical promotion of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls.
www.agta.org
British Jewellers' Association
The British Jewellers’ Association is the national trade association which promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers.
www.bja.org.uk
Diamond Council of America
The Diamond Council of America (DCA) was founded in 1944 as a forum to educate jewelry sales professionals about diamonds and gems.
www.diamondcouncil.org
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.
www.gem-a.info/
Gemological Institute Of America
Nonprofit educational resource for the gem and jewelry industry.
www.gia.edu
International Precious Metals Institute
The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) is the largest and most well known association focused on precious metals in the world. IPMI is an international association of producers, refiners, fabricators, scientists, users, financial institutions, merchants, private and public sector groups, and the general precious metals community formed to provide a forum for the exchange of information and technology.
www.ipmi.org
Jewelers of America
Jewelers of America (JA) is the national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate for professionalism and high social, ethical, and environmental standards in the jewelry trade.
www.jewelers.org
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. Trade and consumer resources.
www.jvclegal.org
Jewellery Distributors' Association
A non-profit-making trade body, within the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation. Members benefits, news, and index of products.
www.jda.org.uk
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America
Founded in 1903, Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America is a national trade association that delivers valuable information and opportunities to its members to help them operate more profitably. This is accomplished through MJSA trade shows; MJSA publications, including MJSA Journal, its flagship monthly magazine; the educational programs of the MJSA Jewelry Academy; and MJSA cost-saving benefits and other association resources.
www.mjsa.org
The Silver Institute
The Silver Institute is a nonprofit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. This includes leading silver mining houses, refiners, bullion suppliers, manufacturers of silver products and wholesalers of silver investment products. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry’s voice in increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver.
www.silverinstitute.org
Society of North American Goldsmiths
The Society of North American Goldsmiths stands for passion, innovation and excellence in jewelry, design and metalsmithing. SNAG creates community, professional connections, and the unfettered exchange of information.
www.snagmetalsmith.org
World Gold Council
Provides investment intelligence, innovative gold science & stunning jewellery trends.
www.gold.org |
