Gemological Institute of America, GIA - GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development.
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.
Society of American Silversmiths - The Society of American Silversmiths is the world's #1 resource for anything related to the silversmith's art and craft. SAS was founded in April 1989 as the nation's only professional organization devoted solely to the preservation and promotion of contemporary Silversmithing.
Robert James International School of Gemology - We are pleased to present the new, updated ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program in gemology. This new program structure incorporates our ISG Classroom-At-Home concept of gemology study, with our standing as Certified Continuing Education providers for the US Insurance Industry, to bring you the finest in certified gemology and appraisal training available anywhere.....and at any price. Please contact us for any questions on this new ISG structure.
Robert James FGA, GG. President of the ISG.
Society of North American Goldsmiths - Society of North American Goldsmiths - www.snagmetalsmith.org - encourages professional excellence, supports education, and advances the jewelry and metal arts. SNAG is dedicated to creating greater public awareness and appreciation of the metal arts.
Ganoksin - The gem and jewelry world's foremost information resource on the Internet. Open to the public, Free of charge - a substantial library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewelry related topics; as well as a sizable collection of art and jewelry galleries, for both the casual visitor and the professional.
American Craft Council - Join the American Craft Council, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which craft is understood and valued.