MJSA News: Activities & Initiatives

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More Legislation Introduced on Use of Toxic Metals in Children's Jewelry

On both the state and federal levels, legislators have introduced more legislation that addresses the use of toxic metals in children’s products, including jewelry.

On the state level, California may soon join Connecticut, Minnesota, and Illinois among the states that have enacted bans on cadmium… Read the complete story »

MJSA Education Foundation Awards $7,200 in Student Scholarships

Poterala necklaceThe MJSA Education Foundation recently awarded scholarships to four students who are pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as gemology diplomas, all to prepare them for a… Read the complete story »

Golf Tournament Raises over $10,000 for MJSA Education Foundation

Golf DriveThe annual MJSA Education Foundation Golf Tournament recently raised over $10,000 for the Foundation’s training and scholarship programs, which strive to ensure the industry maintains a skilled workforce.… Read the complete story »

MJSA Supports Removal of Indian Chain from GSP Program

Global TradeMJSA supports the recent determination by the Obama Administration to eliminate the duty-free, preferential treatment of gold rope and gold mixed link necklaces from India. The decision was… Read the complete story »

MJSA Wins Award for Website Content

APEX Award LogoMJSA has been honored with an APEX Award for Publication Excellence for the content and writing of its website. The annual competition recognizes outstanding achievement in graphic… Read the complete story »

Two States Adopt Laws for Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

child looking at jewelryTwo state legislatures, Connecticut and Minnesota, have recently voted into law bills that regulate the amount of cadmium in children’s jewelry. A total of nine states have introduced legislation… Read the complete story »

MJSA Debuts Custom Design Advantage

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) is introducing a new package of benefits for its members interested in capitalizing on the growing custom design movement in America’s jewelry stores. The launch of MJSA’s Custom Design Advantage program coincides with the debut of a new… Read the complete story »

MJSA, GE Money Partner to Introduce Consumer Finance Program

GE Money LogoMJSA and GE Money, the consumer lending unit of General Electric Co., have announced that they will partner to provide consumer financing with the GE Money Luxury… Read the complete story »

MJSA Recommends CPSC Adopt EN 71-3 Testing Protocol for Cadmium

cadmium testingMJSA has recommended, in a written statement to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), that the globally recognized EN 71-3 testing protocol be adopted as the U.S. standard… Read the complete story »

MJSA's At the Bench Live Demonstrations Return to JCK Las Vegas

Heirloom JewelryMJSA will once again present its signature At the Bench Live demonstrations at the JCK Las Vegas show, addressing such timely topics as repurposing and repairing heirloom jewelry,… Read the complete story »

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