Fine Jewelry Associations
Associations:
Often fine jewelry
is approved by certain associations to be considered fine. Some of the
more popular associations are as follows.
Gemological Institute of America (GIA):
The GIA was established in 1931 as a non-profit
educational resource organization for the gem
and jewelry industry. It is committed to helping both the industry and
the consumers to understand the world of gemmology by educating and
providing services. It provides jewelers with knowledge, tools and training
to better serve the consumer and to promote the integrity of the industry
and secure the publics trust. Most fine jewelers strive to maintain
GIA standards in order to provide dependability and quality service
to their customers. http://www.gia.edu
American Gem Society (AGS):
The American Gem society (since 1934)
has a stand on business and professional excellence. It is best known
for protecting and educating consumers and jewelers who are members
and have earned AGS titles. A business with an AGS membership are separated
from their competition as true and trusted trained experts. http://www.ags.org
Canadian Jewellers Association:
This association was begun in 1884, and
its purpose was and is to help jewelers strengthen their security measures
and discourage jewelry store theft. It is a national association where
its membership is obliged to maintain the highest level of personal
integrity, honesty and business ethics. Members must comply with all
government laws and regulations relating to the jewelry industry and
abide by and support the CJA's Code of Ethics. As well, the CJA has
a mandate for the jewelry industry as a whole - to encourage
and support sales in Canada, and to offer enhancement of standards,
knowledge and craftsmanship of its members through education. http://cja.polygon.net
Jewelers of America:
This is the national association for
the retail jeweler. It is both a centre of knowledge and an advocate
for professionalism and high social, ethical and environmental standards
in the jewelry trade. Its mission is to assist all jewelers in improving
their business skills and profitability. http://www.jewelers.org
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