Who Should
Attend?
Professional jewelry makers and manufacturers of all sizes. TSJM is your one
stop for beads, chain, findings, components, gemstones, pearls, tools, equipment,
packaging, displays, software, services, and more.
2008 Seminars Coming Soon
2nd Annual MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making Receives Rave Reviews from Exhibitors and Attendees
Exhibitors and attendees raved about the second annual MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making (TSJM), which was held on October 10 & 11 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Downtown Providence. Geared toward the "maker" market of designers and artisans, the show once again featured a far-reaching array of products and services, from CAD/CAM technologies to crystal stones and beads, as well as an educational program of both expert seminars and hands-on workshops.
"This was my second year at the show and I think MJSA does a wonderful job putting it together," said Lisa Baillargeon of Twist Jewelry Design in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. "The atmosphere at your event is much more appealing, the classes offered were wonderful, and it was almost 'sensory overload' with all the great stone importers you were able to bring to the event. The show offered a wide variety of products without being overwhelming."
Exhibitors echoed those sentiments. "We had quite a successful show," said Gary Bleiweiss of Innovative CAD Technologies in Valley Cottage, New York. "All of the MJSA staff should be congratulated for putting on a show in such a professional manner. We made many new and important contacts, and as a 'new kid on the block,' it was very important for us to be visible at your functions."
"There was considerable interest from the right people…We are very pleased with both the sales made and the interest generated from this show," said Gary Miller of Spirig Advanced Technologies Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts, which produces micro-flame generators. "It is my thought that this show will improve each year, and we are happy to be, and need to be, a part of this."
"This show provided us with an opportunity to meet new designers and customers, especially the ones from the East Coast," added David Fox of Bella Venetian Beads in Naperville, Illinois.
Buyers were also enthusiastic about the educational program, which included hands-on Swarovski workshops by Nick Regine and Leigh Alsfeld.
Suzy Metaxas of Beads & Baubles in New York City attended all three of the Swarovski workshops—"Soldering Made Simple," "Gluing of Crystal Stones," and "Pearl Knotting." "With what I learned, I will be able to expand offerings of Swarovski jewelry pieces and produce better quality products overall," said Metaxas.
"The show was well worth attending," Metaxas said. "I had the opportunity to network with other designers, meet new vendors, and learn things that will make my business stronger and more profitable."
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Advance registration is FREE. On site registration is $10.00
for non-MJSA members and FREE for MJSA members.
2008 Online Registration Coming Soon
2008 Hotel Information Coming Soon
Who Should Exhibit?
Suppliers offering products such as chain, findings, components, gemstones,
beads, pearls, tools/equipment/supplies, packaging and displays, computer
software, and other products and services for jewelry making. Here’s your
chance to meet, sell, and develop relationships both with established manufacturers
and one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry—the independent
jewelry maker.
For information on how to exhibit, contact
at 1-800-444-6572,
or 401-274-3840, ext. 3023.
2007 Exhibitor
List
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A to Z Bohemian Glass
(Czech glass, crystal beads, pearls, rhinestones)
Acropolis Studios
(CAD/CAM Services)
American Gemological Laboratories (AGL)
Gemstone grading laboratory)
Agliatta Associates
(Insurance for jewelers)
AirSep
(Oxygen and industrial gases)
Bella Venetian Beads
(Glass beads imported from Venice)
Bernard's Wholesale
(Findings, beads, gemstones, and tools)
Best Cast
(CAD, design, casting)
Bovano of Cheshire
(Enamels, unique sculptures)
Bowie Insurance
(Jeweler’s Insurance)
Corp Brothers
(Industrial gases)
Crafford–LaserStar
(Laser welding & marking systems)
David H. Fell
(Refiner)
E.H. Ashley
(Swarovski 5-Star Dealer)
Eric Gottfried
(Swarovski 5-Star Dealer)
Ezel Jewels
(High-end findings, clasps, connectors)
Forrestal Jewelry
(Technology for jewelry making & display)
Geib Refining
(Refiners of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium)
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
(gemological instruments, education, lab services)
Gemvision
(Computer design software)
Gesswein
(Tools & equipment for jewelry making)
G-S Supplies
(Tools, crystals)
Hybrivet Systems
(Lead testing kits)
Innovative CAD Technologies
(CAD service bureau)
Jewelers Board of Trade
(Credit reporting, collections, marketing)
Jewelers Mutual
(Insurance for Jewelers)
Jewelry Training Center
(Training & education)
JP Jewelry & Co
(Gemstones, Pearls)
K. Gottfried
(Swarovski 5-Star Dealer)
Legor Group Usa Inc.
(Alloys, soldering products, and plating)
Lucky Gems & Jewelry Factory
(semi-precious stones, beads, pearls)
Magco Plastics
(Plastic beads, stones, and components)
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Merchants Overseas
(Swarovski 5-Star Dealer)
Metalsmith/Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG)
(Publication and trade organization)
Metalwerx
(Education & training)
Mode International
(Czech glass beads, crystals, pearls, rhinestones)
Multi Creations Inc.
(Beads & gemstones)
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
(trade association)
Niche
(Publication serving the craft market)
North Bennet St. School
(Training & education)
Para Wire
(Wire & metals)
Premier Roll & Tool
(Roll grinding & manufacturing)
Prestige Pak
(Packaging)
Professional Security Services
(Security guard services)
Pro-Gold S.R.L.
(Metals, alloys)
RHB Enterprises
(Beads, gemstones, minerals from around the world)
Racecar Jewelry
(Findings, chain, components)
Rare Earth Mining
(One of a kind gemstones)
Rare Gemstones Inc
(Gemstones, beads)
Reactive Metals Studio
(Leading supplier of niobium & titanium sheet and wire)
Reliable-Larimar
(Larimar: an ocean blue gemstone found only in the Dominican Republic)
Sierra Madre Mining Co.
(Custom-cut cabuchons)
Signature Engraving
(Engraving machines)
Silverfield Manufacturing
(Settings, caster)
Silver In Style
(Beads & findings from Bali & Thailand)
Solidscape
(Wax printers)
Spirig
(Spirflame microflame generators)
Stone USA
(Gemstones & beads)
Stuller
(Tools & equipment)
United Precious Metal Refining
(Precious metals refiner; alloys & solders)
Viva Gems
(Gemstones)
WJA
(Trade association)
Waxcutter
(Table top CNC machine)
Zarlene Imports
(Beads & semi-precious gemstones)
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