How Can MJSA Help You?

In this Issue: Artificial intelligence, 2026’s color direction, tool testing, and more. Click here to read the online articles.

In this video series, we ask renowned bench jewelers and metalsmiths to share five of their favorite tools and describe the impact each has had on their productivity and creativity at the bench. Click here to watch the series.

MJSA’s annual challenge asks designers to create a custom piece of jewelry that’s inspired by the story of a fictional client and features a selection of gemstones chosen by Columbia Gem House. Click here to see the 2025 winner.

The MJSA Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting career and training initiatives throughout the jewelry industry, has awarded “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarships to four aspiring jewelers: Elle Jerge, J. Kreis, Anastacia Lauren, and Logan Nye. Each of the students received $2,250 to help them turn their passion for jewelry making and design into rewarding careers. Click here to learn more.

The MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program, which provides jewelers with the tools needed to recruit and train qualified workers, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Labor as the industry’s first nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program. The designation enables participants to receive expert help with registering an apprenticeship program in their states, as well as with navigating the path toward available state funding (including potential tax credits). Click here to learn more.

From awarding scholarships to spurring apprenticeships to providing continuing professional education, the MJSA Education Foundation provides career and training initiatives for anyone with a passion for designing and making jewelry. And thanks to the support of our sponsors and donors, it continues to connect jewelers with rewarding careers. Click here to see all of our sponsors and donors.

Thank you to the Foundation’s Diamond Sponsor:

Made in Germany, this 20-piece Komet bur assortment includes the most commonly used shapes and sizes for jewelry applications. Available from MJSA member Gesswein. Click here for more details.

Written for business leaders seeking a practical approach to artificial intelligence (AI), Straight Talk: The No-Nonsense Guide to Strategic AI Adoption offers a framework developed to help organizations evaluate and implement AI. Available from MJSA member Hill Management Group LLC. Click here for more details.