American Gem Society

8881 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 255-6500
http://www.americangemsociety.org

Association dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of business ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry.

American Gem Trade Association

P.O. Box 420643
Dallas, TX 75342-0643
(214) 742-4367
(800) 972-1162
www.agta.org

AGTA is an association of United States and Canadian natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industry professionals dedicated to promoting the natural colored gemstone trade. The association pursues its aims through the combined use of educational programs, industry events, industry relations and publicity to the trade and consumer; while maintaining the highest ethical standards among its members and within the industry.

Diamond Promotion Service

466 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 210-7590
(800) 370-6789
www.dps.org

Association dedicated to the promotion of the diamond gemstone and jewelry business.

Gemological Institute of America

5345 Armada Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 603-4000
(800) 421-7250, ext. 4001
http://www.gia.edu/

Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning.

Jewelers of America

52 Vanderbilt Ave
19th Floor
New York, NY  10017
(800) 223-0673
(646) 658-0246
fax (646) 658-0256
www.jewelers.org
info@jewelers.org

Jewelers of America is the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry retail marketplace, representing 11,000 member stores. Jewelers of America's primary purpose is to improve consumer confidence in the jewelry industry by: serving as a forum for discussion and analysis of issues; playing a leadership role in public, government and industry affairs; advocating professionalism, including high ethical, social and environmental standards; and facilitating members' access to education.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

25 W. 45th #400
New York, NY 10036
(212) 997-2002 (800) JOIN-lVC
www.jvclegal.org

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee was formed in 1912 to provide education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry. Members operate under the highest standards of business practice after pledging to comply with all laws applicable to the jewelry industry and make accurate representations about the products they sell.

Jewelers Board of Trade

95 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 467-0055
www.jewelersboard.com

The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is the only association providing credit, collection and marketing services geared specifically to the jewelry industry.

Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America

45 Royal Little Ave.
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 274-3840
(800) 444-6572
www.mjsa.org

Our member companies span all areas of the jewelry industry—precious and fashion jewelry manufacturers, designers, bench jewelers, suppliers of the latest equipment and services, gem dealers, and retailers that want a better understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes.

Jewelers Security Alliance

6 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017-2414
(212) 687-0328
(800) 537-0067
www.jewelerssecurity.org

Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) is a non-profit trade association with 21,000 members that has been providing crime information and assistance to the jewelry industry and law enforcement since 1883.

Jewelry Information Center

52 Vanderbilt Ave. 19th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(646) 658-0240
www.jic.org

Welcome to Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the source for consumer information on fine jewelry and watches.

Platinum Guild International

620 Newport Ctr. Dr. #800
Newport Beach, CA 92660-8009
(949) 760-8279
www.platinumguild.com

Platinum Guild International (PGI) is an organization dedicated to inspiring a passion for platinum that ensures it is the precious jewelry of choice.

Women's Jewelry Association

WJA National Headquarters
7000 W. Southwest Hwy., Suite 202
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Phone: 708-361-6266
www.womensjewelry.org

WJA, founded in 1983, is the preeminent association of professional women in the jewelry, watch and related businesses. Through the national organization, headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey, and a network of eleven regional chapters, members benefit from educational and networking opportunities, scholarships, design competitions and recognition programs.