Jewelry Resources > Associations

American Gem Society
Las Vegas, NV
Association dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of business ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry.

American Gem Trade Association
Dallas, TX
An association of United States and Canadian natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industry professionals.

American Jewelry Design Council
San Fransisco, CA
Non-profit educational corporation that recognizes and promotes the understanding of original jewelry designs as art.

American Society of Jewelry Historians
New Rochelle, NY
Dedicated to the study of jewelry history and the dissemination of jewelry-related information through its educational programs.

British Jewellers' Association
Birmingham, England
Promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers.

Designer Jewellers Group
USA
A one stop info site for research about contemporary jewelry designers, metal artists and the metalsmithing field.

Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America
New York, NY
Serves to promote and protect consumer confidence in diamonds and diamond jewelry.

Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council of India
Mumbai, India
Creates a pool of artisans and designers trained to international standards so as to establish it as a prominent global player in the jewellery segment.

Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA
Nonprofit authority in gemology that ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry.

Independent Jewelers Organization
Norwalk, CT
Organization with the highest ethical standards and superior professional integrity which provides marketing and educational opportunities.

International Colored Gemstone Association
New York, NY
Non-profit association working to increase the understanding, appreciation, and sales of colored gemstones worldwide.

International Confederation of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls, and Stones
Milano, Italy
To encourage harmonisation, promote international cooperation in the jewellery industry, and to consider issues which concern the trade worldwide.

Italian Contemporary Jewellery Association
Italy
Organization active in Italy with the aim of promoting and giving value to jewellery as a form of art.

Japan Jewelry Association
Japan
Develops and promotes of the industry and international exchange under the support and guidance of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Japan Pearl Exporters' Association
Kobe, Japan
To promote the popularity and to export the AKoya Cultured Pearls.

Jewelers of America
New York, NY
The national association for the retail jewelers that assists all members in improving their business skills and profitability.

Jewellery & Metalsmiths Group of South Australia
Australia
provides a focus for local jewellers and metalsmiths -particularly recent graduates and students, who may be working in isolation.

Jewelry Information Center
Non-profit trade association considered to be the objective authority on fine jewelry and watches.

Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America
Providence, RI
One overarching goal: to help its members achieve greater profitability through information and opportunities.

National Jeweler Network
New York, NY
Aggregates all of the information that a jewelry retailer constantly needs to stay on top of in one focused, easy-to-use Web site.

Portuguese Contemporary Jewellry Society
Lisboa, Portugal
Promotes Contemporary Jewellery through the exchange of information and experiences.

Retail Jewelers Organization
Newton, IA
The nation's oldest buying organization for independent jewelers, and is owned and operated by its jeweler members.

Taiwan Jewelry Design & Metalsmithing
Taipei City, Taiwan
Website not in English

The Art Jewelry Forum
San Fransisco, CA
Non-profit organization designed to advocate the field of contemporary art jewelry.

The Israel Jewelry Manufacturers' Association
Kfar-Saba, Israel
Provides the industry skilled manpower, and creates the infrastructure for the manufacture and marketing of high quality jewelry for exports and for the Israeli market.

The Jewellers Association of Australia
Crows Nest, Australia
Represents and Protects the interests of the jewellery industry and jewellery consumers.

Women's Jewelry Association
Mt. Royal, NJ
To empower women to achieve their highest goals in the international jewelry, watch and related businesses.

World Gold Council
USA (various)
Provides the jewelry industry a chance to utilize the enormous power of Internet without incurring huge expenses to go for it on their own.