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ORGANIZATIONSThe Vernon Lapidary & Mineral Club The Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club; Canadian, was formed February 28th, 1959. Rockhound Hall of Fame The National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame was founded in 1987 to recognize excellence in the earth sciences by inducting one or more persons each year in six categories: Minerals, Fossils, Metalcraft, Lapidary, Education and Deceased. At this time we have 119 inductees representing 44 states. All of the inductees are experts in their fields. Many of them have published several books and most of them have been active in community service. Federal Trade Commission Jewelry Guides and Information The 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. The Society of American Silversmiths American Gem Trade Association 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. Center for Jewelry Studies The Center for Jewelry Studies is dedicated to the dissemination of information on the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry. American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Mineralogical Society of Southern California NW Federation of Mineral Societies Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies South Central Federation of Mineral Societies The Australian Mineral Collector Mineralogical society of New South Wales Mineralogical society of Queensland Mineralogical society of South Australia Mineralogical Society of Tasmania Mineralogical Society of Victoria Mineralogical Society of Western Australia Women’s Jewelry Association The Women's Jewelry Association was established to provide a forum for women executives in the jewelry industry to learn more about their related businesses and each other. Pearl Info.com Cultured Pearl Information Center AAPS AAPS, The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences was organized in 1978 to create a professional association of commercial fossil dealers, collectors, enthusiasts, and academic paleontologists for the purpose of promoting ethical collecting practices and cooperative liaisons with researchers, instructors, curators and exhibit managers in the paleontological academic and museum community. Indian Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council MJSA Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America The referral guide and guide to jewelry schools are outstanding. Look in the search engines section. Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador Georgia Gold Prospectors Association Palagems.com Filled with information and stories about gemology, gems and mineral specimens. PMC Guild The definitive source for education, information and technical support for the exciting new medium, precious metal clay. The International Society of Glass Beadmakers A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the art of making hand-crafted glass beads. Glass On Metal Online companion of “Glass on Metal” magazine - devoted to the art of enameling Faceters Digest Web page for the International Faceters Organization ATAG Natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl source of information and ideas - Spectrum Awards National Bead Society The National Bead Society is dedicated to the academic study of beads and dissemination of bead information. The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) A not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support our member needs and serve the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. Our members include many of the country's most respected independent appraisers, consultants, estate liquidators, auctioneers, gallery owners, and dealers. Arts and Crafts @ about.com Great links The Jewelers Vigilance Committee 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. International Lapidary Association United States Faceters Guild A national repository and clearing house for faceting designs, published materials, and general information for faceters everywhere American Lands Access Association Information on legislation and political actions that will affect rock hounding activities. Society of North American Goldsmiths Organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths. UV Minerals.org Fluorescent Mineral Society International Gemological Institute The largest independent grading and appraisal organization in the world. |
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