Consumer Information about Jewelry &
Gemstones
Gemological Institute of
America
The Gemological Institute of America, (GIA)
established 1931, is an independent non-profit organization
serving jewelry professionals and consumers through education,
research, and gemological laboratory services. Regarded as the
world's foremost authority in gemology.
www.gia.org
Platinum Guild International
Platinum Guild International USA, the marketing arm for the
worldwide Platinum industry, is dedicated to stimulating and
protecting the American market for Platinum jewelry. Platinum
Guild International represents more than 500 Platinum designers
and manufacturers as well as 20,000 Platinum jewelry retailers
nationwide. Since the Guild began in 1992, the demand for
Platinum jewelry has increased more than 1000 percent.
www.preciousplatinum.com
Society of American Silversmiths
We're the world's #1 resource for anything relating to the
silversmiths' art and craft. Artisan Gallery, Silver Care,
Workshops, Library & much more!
www.silversmithing.com
World Gold Council
Founded in 1987, The World Gold Council is an organisation
formed and funded by the world's leading gold mining companies
with the aim of stimulating and maximising the demand for, and
holding of, gold by consumers, investors, industry and the
official sector.
www.gold.org
IGI Worldwide
The largest independent grading and appraisial organization in
the world.
www.igiworldwide.com
Government Standards
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter
Industries.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
|