Associations, Guilds, and Organizations

Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America

At the heart of MJSA's mission is a simple belief: that unity brings strength, and strength brings influence. A national association with international influence, MJSA represents the interests of those who are connected in any way to the manufacture or sale of jewelry. By joining MJSA, our members show their dedication to advancing the jewelry industry.

PMC Guild

Welcome to the exciting world of Precious Metal Clay. This is the place to learn about this unique art material, to connect with artists and suppliers, and to see examples of the exciting work that is being done.

SNAG

The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), an international nonprofit organization founded in 1969, is the premier metal arts organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths.

Society of American Silversmiths

We're the world's #1 resource for anything relating to the silversmiths' art and craft. Artisan Gallery, Silver Care, Workshops, Library & much more!

Washington Guild of Goldsmiths

Washington Guild of Goldsmiths: Metalsmithing Guild in Washington DC

American Gem Society

Dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge and consumer protection.

Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass

The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass.

CULTURED PEARLS - Gifts of Nature - Consumer Section

The Cultured Pearl Information Center is a non-profit organization devoted to the dissemination of accurate pearl and cultured pearl related information to the trade and consumer public.

GANA - Gem Artists of North America

Gem Artists of North America (GANA) is an organization of fine artists that work in hard gem materials. Comprised of many of the top award winning gem cutters and carvers in the world; the gemstone art of GANA is unparalleled in the history of lapidary arts."

Glass Art Society

The Glass Art Society (GAS) is an international non-profit organization founded in 1971 whose purpose is to encourage excellence, to advance education, to promote the appreciation and development of the glass arts, and to support the worldwide community of artists who work with glass. GAS members are artists, students, educators, collectors, gallery and museum personnel, writers, and critics, among others. Membership is open to anyone interested in glass art.

The Guild of Metalsmiths

The Guild of Metalsmiths exists to educate it's members and the community at large, about metalworking in general and blacksmithing in particular. This includes all forms of metalsmithing from traditional blacksmithing to contemporary art forms.- A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Art of Metalworking, P.O. Box 11423, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55111

International Colored Gemstone Association - ICA

ICA - International Colored Gemstone Association

The International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists

The International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists, Inc. promotes wire art jewelry, seeks public recognition of the art form, educates wire artists, and works to improve business aspects of the art.

International Society of Glass Beadmakers

The Society of Glass Beadmakers (SGB) was formed in 1993 by a small group of American beadmakers brought together by an exhibit of contemporary glass bead artists at The Bead Museum in Prescott, AZ. SGB's founders united to establish an organization dedicated to promoting the growth and recognition of glass beadmaking by facilitating communication and mentoring among members and educating the public about the process of beadmaking and the artistic value of glass beads.

International Watch & Jewelry Guild

With over 5000 members from 52 countries, the International Watch & Jewelry Guild (IWJG) is the world's most active central exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds.






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