Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has announced the publication of its 2024–25 Buyer’s Guide. This annual publication serves as a resource for essential equipment, supplies, and services in the jewelry industry, supporting jewelers, manufacturers, and designers.
Contents and Categories
Since 1927, the Buyer’s Guide has been a tool for jewelry manufacturers and designers. The latest edition provides detailed listings of suppliers and subcontractors offering a range of jewelry-making products and services. These are categorized to facilitate easy sourcing and include:
- Beads
- Business Equipment & Services
- Chain
- Contract Manufacturing Services
- Findings
- Gemstones
- Packaging & Display
- Tools & Equipment
Informative Articles
The 2024–25 Buyer’s Guide includes several informative articles aimed at helping readers make informed investment decisions. Highlights include:
- Jewelry Fit for Purpose: Al Gilbertson, product manager of cut-research at GIA’s Carlsbad Laboratory, provides an illustrated overview on determining whether a piece of jewelry is designed and made to suit its intended application.
- Designer Insights: Three award-winning designers share their favorite gemstone purchases and the resulting creations, offering insights into the creative process and gemstone selection.
- Le Vian’s 2025 Trends Forecast: This article presents a forecast of trends for 2025, providing guidance for developing designs and collections in the coming year.
Availability
The 192-page guide is available for free to MJSA members. Non-members can purchase it for $35. For further information, visit MJSA.org or contact 1-800-444-MJSA (6572).
