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2011 Symposium Sponsors
GSM—As a full service supplier of raw materials and finished goods to the worldwide precious metals marketplace, GSM prides itself in supplying both the arts and industrial sectors with the same high quality standards. GSM supplies products in the form of casting grain, sheet, wire, and tubing as well as CNC machined components and finished jewelry in a multitude of silver, gold and platinum alloys.
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA)—This national trade association provides the resources and support necessary for U.S.-based jewelry designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to compete successfully. It is the publisher of the monthly trade magazine, MJSA Journal, and presenter of MJSA Expo New York. mjsa.org
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd.—Headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, Charles & Colvard is the sole manufacturer of gemstone-quality moissanite worldwide. Charles & Colvard spent many years perfecting the process of reproducing the rare silicon carbide mineral & cutting it into an incredibly brilliant, near-colorless created gemstone. Moissanite’s optical beauty & durability bring a high-quality option to the fine jewelry customer. 
Platinum Guild International, USA—A worldwide organization
dedicated to creating, expanding, and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewelry. We nurture and promote the desire for
platinum jewelry. 
David H. Fell & Company—For nearly 40 years David H. Fell & Company has been one of the most trusted names in precious metal manufacturing and refining for the jewelry industry. 
DHF Technical Products—The people at DHF Technical Products have spent nearly 40 years refining gold, silver, platinum and palladium into sputter targets and other thin film materials. 
United® Precious Metal Refining, Inc.—One of the world’s leading
refiners, United® manufactures master alloys, patented deoxidized sterling silver, karat-gold casting grain, solder and wire product. 
Stern-Leach—Stern-Leach is the market leader of fabricated gold and silver alloys. Products take the form of sheet, wire, tubing, casting grain and coin blanks. The company produces a wide range of gold and silver alloys in an infinite combination of sizes and shapes serving jewelry manufacturers, silversmiths, giftware, writing instrument manufacturers, and national mints. 
Pease & Curren Inc.—Pease & Curren Inc. is a full-service precious metals refiner that was founded in 1916. Financial stability, accurate assays, and superior customer service make Pease & Curren a leader in the refining industry. Continually striving for excellence in recoverability, Pease & Curren has maintained a social and environmentally responsible approach to
precious metal refining since its inception in 1916.. 
Hauser & Miller Co., Inc.—Hauser & Miller provides many custom sizes and specialty alloys in the best available silver, gold, platinum and palladium products as well as scrap recycling and refining services. 
Johnson Matthey, NY—With a world of experience and a wealth of
history, Johnson Matthey, NY is the leading responsible supplier and
refiner of platinum and palladium 
Materion Corporation—Materion Corporation is a full-service supplier of silver and gold fabricated products—including grain, sheet, wire, fancy wire and tubing—for use in jewelry design and manufacturing, and we are unique in our ability to both refine metal and manufacture products.
All items produced in our facilities are assayed, tracked, measured and
subjected to rigid quality control evaluation to ensure the highest grade
precious metal products. 
Beneq—Beneq, based in Finland, is a supplier of equipment and
coating technology for global markets. Beneq develops applications and
equipment for cleantech and renewable energy fields, including glass,
solar and emerging thin film markets. Coating applications include optics, barriers and passivation layers, as well as energy generation and
conservation, and are based on two enabling nano-technology platforms: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and aerosol coating (nHALO® and nAERO®). 
Kerr—Providing the lost-wax casting industries with the highest quality and innovative products since 1891. 
ABI—ABI Precious Metals is a full service precious metals supplier headquartered in the Los Angeles area with offices and facilities around the world. ABI manufactures and distributes a complete line of gold, silver and platinum products, and is committed to providing our customers
with the highest quality products at competitive prices with a level of technical service unmatched in the industry.
Ransom & Randolph—Ransom & Randolph (R&R) is a world leader in development and production of lost wax jewelry investment materials. Ultra-Vest® investment is R&R's flagship material used for gold casting. In recent years, R&R has developed and introduced products tailored to new jewelry casting applications including casting white gold, plastic & rapid prototyping patterns, and casting palladium and platinum. In addition, R&R houses a complete R&D facility and employs technical staff to assist customers in improving their casting results. 
EVE Ernst Vetter GmbH—EVE Ernst Vetter GmbH, established in 1925, is
a market leader in manufacturing rotary surface polishing instruments for
jewelry and general industrial application. Our range of products includes more than 1000 rotary grinders and polishers in different shapes, colors and grits. Our expertise guarantees the highest quality tools for numerous
applications and users. We take great pride in our ability to meet technical and customized challenges with new and highly efficient solutions. 
Tiffany & Co.—Tiffany & Company is a jeweler and specialty
retailer whose merchandise offerings include an extensive selection of
jewelry, timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances and accessories. Tiffany was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in downtown Manhattan. Today, more than 200 Tiffany & Co. stores and
boutiques serve customers around the world. 
John C. Nordt—John C. Nordt Co. is a supplier of premium quality
precious metals for bridal rings, jewelry and industrial applications.
Vacuum-melting plus our exclusive FusionForged technology and precision CNC machining combine to transform alloys into precision seamless tubing, wire and shapes with optimized properties for products ranging from
wedding bands to rocket nozzles. 
Red Sky Plating—Founded in 1975, Red Sky is a market leader in surface-
finishing services, providing high-quality electroplating and metal-finishing
services to jewelry manufacturers. 
Friedrich Dick GmbH & Co. KG—Friedrich Dick has specialized in
precision Swiss pattern files since 1778. Their line of quality tools are
essentials of the European jewelry trade and are used by watchmakers,
tool makers, goldsmiths and engravers. 
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation—Developer and manufacturer of PMC®. The precious metals division of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation has served the jewelry business since 1978. The company developed Precious Metal Clay™ in the early 1900s.
Dazor—Based in St. Louis, Dazor specializes in the design and production of task lighting and magnification solutions for an array of professional workplaces, including jewelry workbenches, gemological laboratories, and retail sellers. Dazor products are ergonomic, durable, and time-tested so that professionals can perform detailed visual work of low contrast and small size for prolonged periods of time. The latest in Full Spectrum fluorescent and LED technologies assist users in accurately perceiving color and distinguishing shade variations. 
CRYSTALLIZED—SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS is the premium brand for the finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski. Available in a
myriad of colors, effects, shapes and sizes, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS offer designers a fabulous palette of inspiration. Swarovski, a family company for more than a hundred years with values rooted in integrity, respect and excellence, is noted as much for its ethics in business as for its contemporary artistry and innovative flair. 
Arbe Machine Mfg., Inc—A family owned and operated business since 1975, Arbe Machine Mfg., Inc is America's leading manufacturer of jeweler's casting, polishing, plating and finishing equipment. We are committed to providing the professional jeweler the highest quality equipment, made in the U.S.A, along with personal customer service. 
Shogun Pearl—Serving the industry for over 30 years, Shogun Pearl offers a large selection of cultured pearls and pearl jewelry. Count on us for wide selection, quality merchandise, excellent service and fair prices. Try us, you will love us!
Emkay International—A leader in the colored gemstone industry, Emkay proudly offers superior customer service, depth of inventory, and innovative cutting styles. 
TechForm Advanced Casting Technology, LLC—Specialists in the casting of high-temperature metals including Platinum, Palladium, Stainless Steel, and Cobalt-Chrome. TechForm uses a unique process derived from the medical and aerospace casting industries to produce quality products to the highest standards. 
Advanced Chemical Company—Incorporated in 1972, Advanced Chemical Company operates as an ISO-9001:2008 full service precious metals refiner of gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium. Refining capabilities include most hazardous and non-hazardous precious metal bearing material from a wide variety of industries. Our analytical laboratories are equipped for x-ray, gravimetric, atomic-absorption, ICP, and fire-assays. 
JCK—The industry leader for over 140 years, JCK has been helping retail
jewelers succeed by providing practical information, analysis of
developments in the jewelry industry, and stories that celebrate jewelry
and inspire jewelers and their staffs. JCKonline.com is committed to bringing buyers and sellers together by providing the best content, products and
services each and every day. 
Palladium Alliance International (PAI)—The world’s first organization dedicated to promoting Palladium as a luxurious, precious and distinctive jewelry metal. PAI provides a vision for the advancement of Palladium, backed by industry leading education, marketing, public relations and technical support, available to designers, manufacturers and retailers. 
World Gold Council—A non-profit association funded by gold producers
worldwide, the World Gold Council promotes the market for gold and
maintains offices in major markets around the world. 
Armbrust Family Foundation—The Armbrust Family Foundation,
created by Gottlob Armbrust, founder of the Armbrust Chain Company,
supports worthwhile non-profit organizations through annual donations. This foundation’s contribution to the Santa Fe Symposium® scholarship
program is made in honor of its founder, whose life was dedicated to
manufacturing jewelry chain.
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