Your Access to Expertise
MJSA’s membership includes renowned experts in everything from setting fragile gemstones to alloying metals to crafting a marketing plan that really moves product. They know how to create and sell beautiful jewelry—and, even more important, they’re willing to share that information with other members. In addition, MJSA has built a wide connection of legislative and business contacts outside the industry, so we can answer such questions as how to comply with new federal or state laws or how to export effectively.
The result: MJSA is the industry’s most authoritative resource for information on how to best design, make, and sell jewelry—and to do so profitably.
MJSA makes that information available in many ways. In addition to MJSA Online, the association produces a variety of publications—all of which are free or discounted for members.
MJSA Journal. The association’s award-winning monthly magazine, MJSA Journal provides the technical and business information its readers need to succeed. MJSA members receive a free subscription, which includes the annual MJSA Technology Sourcebook. The association also has an extensive archive of back articles from the magazine, which can be searched online. All articles are free for MJSA members. Both subscriptions and individual articles can be ordered in the MJSA Bookstore.
MJSA Custom Jeweler. This quarterly publication helps designers, manufacturers, and retailers take advantage of the growing consumer demand for personalized jewelry. It presents current design trends and demonstrates how custom jewelers are capitalizing on them. It also includes information about new CAD/CAM technologies, countertop custom-design systems for retail stores, and marketing and selling strategies related to customized jewelry. MJSA members receive a free subscription.
The MJSA Handbook on Effective Pricing. This PDF publication offers the best of past MJSA Journal and MJSA Custom Jeweler articles on this perennially popular subject, offering insights into covering all costs, selling value, and mazimizing profit. It offers guidance on everything from cost accounting (including that often-underestimated area, overhead) to putting a price on uniqueness and selling customized designs. It also offers strategies for pricing repairs at a profit.
MJSA Press. The books and DVDs of MJSA Press cover a wide range of topics, offering everything from tips for more effective bench work to guidance on establishing a successful jewelry design business. They are available through the industry’s leading book distributors, as well as Amazon.com. MJSA members can order the Press books, along with titles from other leading industry publishers, at discount prices in the MJSA Bookstore.
MJSA Buyer’s Guide and Buyer’s Resource. MJSA’s print Buyer’s Guide sorts members by the products and services they offer, enabling easy sourcing. Categories include Ladies’ Jewelry, Men’s Jewelry, Children’s Jewelry, Tools & Equipment, Metals, Chain, Component Parts, Gemstones, Contract and Businesses Services, and Packaging and Display. The Buyer’s Resource offers articles filled with insights into how to make the best purchasing decision. Each provides full contact information for all member companies. MJSA members receive free copies of each, with additional copies available at a deep discount. They are available in the MJSA Bookstore.
MJSA E-newsletters. In addition to its print offerings, MJSA produces two monthly digital newsletters. MJSA Up to Date offers not only news about MJSA and its members, but also insights and information to help readers make the best business decisions. MJSA Showcase features the latest jewelry making supplies and services. In addition, MJSA e-alerts keep readers posted on breaking news and events, and our members-only legislative updates keep readers informed about federal and state legislation that could impact the industry.
MJSA Tech Center. Your resource for online articles and videos that will help you to make quality jewelry efficiently and profitably. Topics range from casting techniques for ensuring metal fill to tips for simplying bench work, as well as case studies of technology in action. Includes MJSA Member Pages, with content exclusive to association members.
MJSA Events Calendar. This guide to upcoming trade shows and events ensures you won’t miss potential selling and educational opportunities. Searchable by keyword, month, or location, the listings include contact information and brief descriptions. Also available are guides to effective exhibitings and how to get the most out of attending a trade show.