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In this Issue: Designing under pressure, gem trends, 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.

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:

Gemvision has released MatrixGold 3.11, featuring updates that streamline the jewelry design process. Available from MJSA member Gemvision. Click here for more details.

Designed around a dual-laser platform, the xTool F2 Ultra supports engraving, embossing, and cutting across a wide range of materials. Available from MJSA member Rio Grande. Click here for more details.