JEWELRY WEB LINKS
TOP 2 GEMOLOGICAL LABORATORIES
1. European Gemological Laboratory USA – EGL USA
EGL USA is one of the largest and oldest independent gemological institutions focusing on gemstone certification and research. Originally part of an international network founded in Europe in 1974, EGL USA opened its first U.S. lab in the heart of New York’s international diamond and jewelry district in 1977.
In 1986 EGL USA became independently owned. Today the EGL USA Group has laboratories in New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto. EGL USA is not affiliated with any other EGL labs outside North America.
In 1999 EGL USA initiated a Research Department to respond to the changing needs of the jewelry industry. It is one of only a few labs worldwide doing advanced research in gemology.
Certificates & Grading Reports
Diamond Reports
Full Page Documents
Mini-size Documents
Colored Gem / Pearl Reports
Full Page Documents
Mini-size Documents
Laser Inscription
Jewelry Webguard™ Certificate
EGL USA – New York
6 West 48th Street,
New York, NY10036
Phone: (212) 730-7380 | Fax: (212) 842-5180
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.eglusa.com
EGL USA – Los Angeles
550 South Hill, Suite 840,
Los Angeles, CA90013
Phone: (877) 893-8593 | Fax: (213) 534-2224
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.eglusa.com
2. Gemological Institute of America – GIA
GIA is considered the world’s most trusted name in diamond grading and gemstone identification. Since 1931, GIA has been dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. It is the corporate birthplace of the International Diamond Grading System™ and the creator of the famous 4Cs of diamond value – color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
GIA’s D-to-Z color-grading scale and Flawless-to-I3 clarity-grading scale are recognized by gem and jewelry professionals everywhere. And, by extension, the GIA Diamond Grading Report, Diamond Dossier®, and Gemological Identification Report are considered the world’s premier gemological credentials.
With laboratories in New York, California, Bangkok, an additional research facility in Antwerp, 14 campuses, and more than 1,100 employees worldwide, the Institute’s diamond graders, researchers, and educators are regarded, collectively, as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. And together, they carry on GIA’s proud tradition of research, discovery, and education.
Certificates & Grading Reports
GIA Diamond Grading Report with Cut Grade
GIA Diamond Grading Report
GIA Diamond Dossier with Cut Grade
GIA Diamond Dossier
GIA Gem Identification Report
GIA – New York
Laboratory Headquarters
580 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200,
New York, NY10036
Phone: (212) 221-5858 | Fax: (212) 575-3095
Email Id: [email protected]
Web Link: www.gia.edu/gemtradelab/31494/section_main_page.cfm
GIA – Carlsbad
The Robert Mouawad Campus
5345 Armada Drive,
Carlsbad, CA92008
Phone: (760) 603-4500 | Fax: (760) 603-1814
Email Id: [email protected]
Web Link: www.gia.edu/gemtradelab/31494/section_main_page.cfm
JEWELRY ASSOCIATIONS
Numerous associations and organizations are working for the growth and development of jewelry industry. This section provides information on few of the leading jewelry associations formed by the jewelry professionals, jewelry retailers, jewelry manufacturers, volunteers and people interested in jewelry & gemstones.
Jewelry Associations
Accredited Gemologist Association – AGA
Founded in: 1974
Founded by: Antonio “Tony” Bonanno (as alumnae of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Accredited Gemologist Association was envisioned as a network for sharing gemological information and skills. Aga is an international organization of all beliefs and cultures and shares a common bond of the love of gemstones. AGA believes in excellence and is dedicated to establishing the highest professional standards of practice. The AGA is an independent, international, nonprofit organization of degreed gemologists dedicated to advanced gemological education & research, identification & evaluation of gem materials and development of professional standards of analysis, practice & ethics.
AGA
G-Force Services
3315 Juanita Street,
San Diego, CA92105
Phone: (619) 501-5444
Email Id: [email protected] |
Web Link: www.accreditedgemologists.org
American Gem Society – AGS
Founded in: 1934
Founded by: A select group of independent jewelers and Robert M. Shipley, founder of the prestigious school of gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
American Gem Society was established with a 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.
Only a small percentage of those who apply for membership in the American Gem Society are awarded membership. In order for a firm to become a member of the American Gem Society they must meet the certain criteria. The firm owners, principals or employees must have a high level of gemological knowledge and must demonstrate that they are genuinely interested in high business ethics and the firm exemplifies this belief. The firm must hold a reputation for unquestioned integrity in the business community and must be operated in a way that will enhance the confidence of the public in the jewelry industry. Also the firm must be a retail or supplier jewelry business that has been established for at least two years and has demonstrated financial stability.
AGS
8881 W. Sahara Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV89117
Phone: (702) 255-6500 | (866) 805-6500
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.ags.org
American Gem Trade Association – AGTA
Founded in: 1981
Founded by: Leon Ritzler, Roland Naftule and Ray Zajicek
American Gem Trade Association represents the interests of the natural colored gemstone, pearl and cultured pearl industries in the United States and Canada. Additionally, the AGTA promotes, maintains and perpetuates the highest ethical standards and inter-industry communication among the Members of AGTA and within the colored gemstone industry.
AGTA also protects the natural colored gemstone, pearl and cultured pearl industries, related industries and ultimately, the consumer from fraud, abuse, misrepresentation and deceptive advertising related to colored gemstones. AGTA provides awareness, knowledge and educates natural colored gemstone industries, related industries and the consumer about natural colored gemstones, pearls and cultured pearls. The Association also hosts the annual trade show, AGTA GemFair Tucson and the AGTA Spectrum Awards design competition.
AGTA
3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 840,
Dallas, TX75234
Phone: (214) 742-4367 | (800) 972-1162 | Fax: (214) 742-7334
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.agta.org
American Geological Institute – AGI
Founded in: 1948
American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 44 scientific and professional associations that represent more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. AGI provides information services, serves as a voice of shared interests for its member societies and the geoscience community, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education and strives to increase public understanding of the vital role the geosciences play in society’s use of resources and interaction with the environment.
AGI
4220 King Street,
Alexandria, VA22302-1502
Phone: (703) 379-2480 | Fax: (703) 379-7563
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.agiweb.org
Independent Jewelers Organization – IJO
Founded in: 1972
Independent Jewelers Organization is one of the largest buying groups in the world with over 850 members worldwide. IJO Members consistently meet the high standards of excellence, service and integrity required by the organization. IJO offers to consumers an opportunity to buy with confidence from a local jeweler behind the dot.com who will design, create, manufacture and stand behind the jewelry of your dreams, as well as offer the very best prices. IJO also focuses on continuing education for its members in both Gemology and industry trends as well as provides protection to consumers.
IJO
25 Seir Hill Road,
Norwalk, CT06850
Phone: (800) 624-9252 | (203) 846-4215 | Fax: (203) 846-8571
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.ijo.com
International Colored Gemstone Association – ICA
International Colored Gemstone Association is a nonprofit organization representing wholesalers, miners and cutters of colored gemstones from 46 countries. The association’s goal is to foster international cooperation and communication in the international gemstone industry.
ICA
19 West 21st Street, Suite 705,
New York, NY10010-6805
Phone: (212) 620-0900 | Fax: (212) 352-9054
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.gemstone.org
Jewelers Board of Trade – JBT
Founded in: 1885
Jewelers Board of Trade is dedicated to the welfare of its members and the jewelry industry overall, providing industry specific credit information, collections and marketing services. It also provides collection services and wholesale and retail jewelry mailing list/label information to its members. JBT is active in numerous trade shows and industry events and offers educational programs on relevant industry topics.
JBT
P.O. Box 6928,
Providence, RI02940
Phone: (401) 467-0055 | Fax: (401) 467-1199
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.jewelersboard.com
Jewelers of America – JA
Founded in: 1906
Founded by: American Retail Jewelers Association and National Retail Jewelers Association formed together the American National Retail Jewelers Association (ANRJA)
Jewelers of America is among the oldest associations of retail jewelers in the United States. JA is the national trade association for retail jewelers and offers assistance to all its members in improving their business skills and profitability. JA provides access to meaningful educational programs and services, provides leadership in public and industry affairs and encourages its members with common interests to act in their and the industry’s best interest.
JA
52 Vanderbilt Ave, 19th Floor,
New York, NY10017
Phone: (646) 658-0246 | (800) 223-0673 | Fax: (646) 658-0256
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.jewelers.org
Jewelers’ Security Alliance – JSA
Founded in: 1883
Jewelers’ Security Alliance is a non-profit crime-prevention association with 21,000 members that has been providing crime information and assistance to the jewelry industry and law enforcement since 1883. JSA gives information and alerts to jewelers and consumers about crimes in the jewelry industry. JSA provides electronic and print bulletins, a jewelry security manual, consulting advice, a Web site, and training seminars on how to reduce losses from burglary, robbery, and theft. JSA also works closely with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies, sharing its data and analysis in order to further the war on jewelry crime.
JSA
6 East 45th Street,
New York, NY10017
Phone: (800) 537-0067 | Fax: (212) 808-9168
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.jewelerssecurity.org
Jewelers Vigilance Committee – JVC
Founded in: 1912
Founded by: The Good and Welfare Committee of the National Jewelers Board of Trade
Jewelers Vigilance Committee provides education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry. JVC promotes fair competition by maintaining the highest ethical principles by governing the jewelry industry, keeps trade informed of laws and regulations and monitors industry advertisements. The committee also fights unfair trade practices and helps prosecute violators of jewelry industry laws.
JVC
25 West 45th Street, Suite 1406,
New York, NY10036
Phone: (212) 997-2002 | Fax: (212) 997-9148
Email Id: [email protected] | [email protected] | Web Link: www.jvclegal.org
Jewelry Information Center – JIC
Founded in: 1946
Jewelry Information Center (JIC) is the public relations arm of the fine jewelry and watch industries. JIC provides information to consumers about fine jewelry, savvy shopping tips, care and cleaning information, jewelry history and fashion trends through its work with print, broadcast and now, Internet media. JIC’s jewelry experts are on call to help educate consumers about fine jewelry. You may catch them on radio and television shows across the country in studio and via satellite talking about gift giving, trends and savvy shopping tips.
JIC
52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 19th Floor,
New York, NY10017
Phone: (646) 658-0240 | Fax: (646) 658-0245
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.jic.org
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America – MJSA
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.
MJSA
45 Royal Little Drive,
Providence, RI02904
Phone: (401) 274-3840 | Fax: (401) 274-0265
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.mjsa.org
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers – NAJA
Founded in: 1981
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers promotes professional standards and education in the field of jewelry appraising. Members include independent appraisers, jewelers, importers, brokers, and other professionally interested members. The association includes more than 700 Gem and Jewelry Appraisers. The NAJA conducts various programs designed to serve the interests of both its members and the public at large in matters relating to appraisal theory and valuation science. NAJA conducts two education conferences every year — February in Tucson during the AGTA GemFair and every first weekend in August at a rotating location.
NAJA
P.O. Box 18,
Rego Park, NY11374-0018
Phone: (718) 896-1536 | Fax: (718) 997-9057
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.najaappraisers.com
Platinum Guild International – PGI
Founded in: 1975
Platinum Guild International is an organization dedicated to inspiring a passion for platinum that ensures it is the precious jewelry of choice. PGI provides information, practical advice and expertise to help jewelry buyers make informed and inspired decisions. PGI also offers the jewelry trade specialist knowledge and resources, with the aim of providing customers a high level of help and advice in store. PGI provides sales support and training to all levels of the jewelry trade.
PGI
Email Id: [email protected]
Web Link: www.platinumguild.com (Trade site) | www.preciousplatinum.com (Consumer site)
The Appraisal Foundation
Founded in: 1987
Founded by: Eight major Appraisal Societies in the United States
Appraisal Foundation, a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation. Since its inception, the Foundation has worked to foster professionalism in appraising by:
- Establishing, improving, and promoting the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP). - Establishing educational and experience qualification criteria for the licensing, certification
and recertification of appraisers. - Disseminating information on USPAP and the Appraiser Qualification Criteria to the
appraisal profession, state and federal government agencies, users of appraisal services,
related industries and industry groups, and the general public. - Sponsoring appropriate activities relating to standards, qualifications and issues of
importance to appraisers and users of appraisal services.
The Appraisal Foundation
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1111,
Washington, DC20005
Phone: (202) 347-7722 | Fax: (202) 347-7727
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.appraisalfoundation.org
The Silver Institute
Founded in: 1971
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. The Institute serves as the industry’s voice in increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver. The Silver Institute also promotes research, spread knowledge and helps in development of markets for silver and its products.
The Silver Institute
1200 G Street, NW Suite 800,
Washington, DC20005
Phone: (202) 835-0185 | Fax: (202) 835-0155
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.silverinstitute.org
Women’s Jewelry Association – WJA
Founded in: 1983
Founded by: Toni Lyn, Cindy Geller, Linda Goldstein, Tina Segal, and Ronnie Lavin
Women’s Jewelry Association is the preeminent association of professional women in the jewelry, watch and related businesses. WJA offers educational programs and enhance communication, provides scholarships, conducts design competitions and recognition programs. WJA empowers women to achieve their highest goals in the international jewelry, watch and related businesses.
WJA
7000 W. Southwest Hwy., Suite 202
Chicago Ridge, IL60415
Phone: (708) 361-6266 | Fax: (708) 361-6166
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.womensjewelry.org
World Gold Council – WGC
Founded in: 1987
Founded by: World’s Leading Gold Mining Companies
World Gold Council, a commercially-driven marketing organization, is formed and funded by the world’s leading gold mining companies. WGC promotes and maximizes the demand for gold in all its forms through marketing activities in major international markets.
WGC – USA
444 Madison Avenue,
New York, NY10022
Phone: (212) 317-3800 | Fax: (212) 688-0410
Email Id: [email protected] | Web Link: www.gold.org
Canadian Gemmological Association
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Fellows of the Canadian Gemmological Association (FCGmA) are qualified gemmologists who have completed a rigorous set of standardized examinations …
