Charles & Colvard is active in the jewelry industry as a member of several well-established and respected associations and organizations promoting ethical trade practices, business conduct, education and consumer confidence.
Routinely, Charles & Colvard donates moissanite jewels for classroom and seminar use in various gemological education institutes throughout the world. In addition, Charles & Colvard supports a number of industry conferences, the Women's Jewelry Association scholarship fund, and other select events.
AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY (AGS)
Since 1934, the American Gem Society (AGS) has been protecting the consumer and the AGS logo has been a symbol of excellence in the jewelry industry. AGS members are committed to the highest standards of business ethics, and practice truth-in-truth advertising and pricing.
http://www.americangemsociety.org
AMERICAN GEM TRADE ASSOCIATION (AGTA)
Founded in 1981, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an organization of United States and Canadian industry professionals dedicated to promoting the natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl trade. The association pursues its goals through the combined use of educational programs, industry events, industry relations, while maintaining the highest ethical standards among its members and within the industry.
http://www.agta.org
THE BRITISH JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION (BJA)
The British JewellersÂ’ Association is the national trade association which promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers. Charles & Colvard is the first International Member to the association.
http://www.mjsa.org
THE WORLD JEWELLERY CONFEDERATION (CIBJO)
CIBJO is an international confederation of national jewellery trade organizations. CIBJO's purpose is to encourage harmonisation, promote international cooperation in the jewellery industry, and to consider issues which concern the trade worldwide.
http://www.cibjo.org
JEWELERS OF AMERICA (JA)
Jewelers of America, Inc. (JA) is the national trade association for retail jewelers. With more than 10,000 members nationally, JA also works locally through its 42 state and regional affiliates. JA advocates high ethical standards, promotes professional business and leadership skills, and enhances its members' profitability by offering education, certification, marketing and cost-saving programs.
http://www.jewelers.org
JEWELERS BOARD OF TRADE (JBT)
Established in 1884, The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is a not-for-profit jewelry trade association. Its primary function is to compile and disseminate accurate and reliable credit information among its members as to the financial standing, credit history and background of sellers of jewelry and related products.
JBT promotes the welfare of the jewelry industry by furnishing to our members highly specialized credit reports.
http://www.jewelersboard.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLDSMITHS (NAG)
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) was established in 1894 to serve and support the Retail Jewellery Industry of Great Britain and Ireland. The Association promotes high professional and ethical standards among its membership to inspire consumer confidence and to enhance the reputation of its members.
http://www.jewellers-online.org
WOMEN'S JEWELRY ASSOCIATION (WJA)
WJA, founded in 1983, is the preeminent association of professional women in the jewelry, watch and related businesses. Through the national organization, headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey, and a network of eleven regional chapters, members benefit from educational and networking opportunities, scholarships, design competitions and recognition programs.
http://www.womensjewelry.org
