Industry Bodies &
Support
Industry Bodies and Support
Since 1931, the Jewellers Association of Australia has worked to represent the best interests of the Australian jewellery industry. The JAA promotes best practise, high standards and ethics with all of its members.
The Gemmological Associationof Australia works to educate the jewellery industry and members of the public about gemstones, their properties and their substitutes.
The NCJV provides its members with access to training and information to ensure their skills as jewellery valuers are of the highest standard.
The Diamond Guild of Australia recognises the leaders in the industry who set the benchmark for diamond sales.
The Opal Association strives to promote and advocate for Opal industry members.
Incorporated in 1988, the PPA works on a number or fronts to assist the pearl industry accross Australia.
The Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia provides its manufacturing members with access to jewellery standards, traditions and quality assurance with trademarking.
gsga.org.au
JMGA is a membership based organisation supporting contempory jewellers and their exhibitions. The JMGA has multiple branches including NSW, WA and QLD.
Website: nra.net.au
Phone: 1800 738 245
The JWNZ works with jewellers and watchmakers of New Zealand to promote the industry and reflect the needs of the industry.
A specialist body that sits under the JWNZ, the Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand promotes the training and accreditation of jewellers and upholds an ethical standard for jewellery tradespeople to abide by.
A specialist body that sits under the JWNZ, the Watchmakers Guild promotes the training of apprentices and technical training of watchmakers to uphold an industry standard.
The GANZ promotes and assists gemmology and gemmologists in New Zealand. The association provides training for members.