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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an
association of United States and Canadian trade professionals
dedicated to promoting the long term stability and integrity
of the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries.
The Association pursues its goals through the combined use of
educational programs, publicity, industry events, government
and industry relations, and printed materials for both the
trade and consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and
jewelry industries for maintaining the highest ethical
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The International Colored Gemstone Association is a
non-profit association which was founded in 1983 to represent
the international gemstone industry. The ICA is the first and
only organization working to increase the understanding,
appreciation, and sales of colored gemstones
worldwide.
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The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is the only organization
dedicated solely to providing credit reporting, collections
and marketing services to the jewelry industry. Our database
of over 70,000 jewelry industry-related businesses provides
JBT members with the latest information to support their
credit decision processes. |
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MJSA consistently monitors federal and state legislation
to ensure its members are represented in government. MJSA also
works closely with the National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM) on issues affecting all U.S. manufacturers, and is a
member of NAM's Council of Manufacturing Associations. MJSA
retains legislative consultants in Washington, DC, and
Providence, Rhode Island: John Satagaj monitors federal
issues, and Terrance Martiesian monitors Rhode Island
legislation. |
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