Basic
Watch Repair - Learn to repair mechanical watches by watching
two videos. Diamond High
Council - Supply a wide variety of publications with information
related to the diamond trade and industry in several languages.
Drouhard National
Jeweler's School - Programs in design and casting, jewelry
repair, and diamond setting. Federation
for European - A consortium of gemmological institutes formed
to establish a standard of European certification, which members
must adhere to. GemEx
Systems, Inc. - Developers of an Imaging Spectrophotometer
for the analysis of color in gemstones of all types. Gemological
Institute of America Inc. - A nonprofit educational resource
for the gem and jewelry industry. Education offerings, resources,
and careers available. Gemological
Institute of the Rockies - Buying, selling, certifying, and
mounting diamonds and Montana sapphires. German
Gemmological Association - Training and research in modern
gemmology. Programs and fees, diamond grading, and enrollment.
Site in English and German. Gold
Virtuosi - International jewellery design awards from the
World Gold Council. Handworks
- Jewelry making classes at the Grist Mill Craft School. International
Watch & Jewelry Guild - Membership organization of watch and
jewelry experts, dealers and collectors who meet to trade and
to set world prices. Jeffrey
Fischer Rockefeller Center Station - To foster and promote
high ethical standards and integrity amongst members of the American
Diamond Industry. Jewelers
of America - Trade organization for retail jewelers. Consumer
information, membership, and affiliates. Jewellers
Vigilance Canada (JVC) - Advances ethical practices within
the industry and promotes consumer confidence. Also offers a crime
prevention package. Platinum
Guild International - Dedicated to stimulating and protecting
the platinum jewelry market. The
Jewelry Information Center - A non-profit trade association
funded by its members and the public relations arm for the entire
fine jewelry and watch industry. Buying basics, charity fund,
and retailer listings. |