For more information on the cultured pearl industry, click to the web sites listed below. A connection to the Internet is required.

American Gem Society - Retail jewelers association.
www.ags.org

CIBJO - International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones.
www.cibjo.org

Cultured Pearl Information Center - General cultured pearl info.
www.pearlinfo.com

Gemmological Institute of America - Largest gemmological training institute in the world.
www.gia.edu

G.I.E. Perles de Tahiti - Official website of Tahitian pearl industry.
www.tahiti-blackpearls.com

Jewelry Information Center - Consumer and trade jewelry information website.
jic.polygon.net

Jewelers of America - Largest retail jewelers association in the U.S.
ja.polygon.net

Jewelers' Security Alliance - Jewelry trade organization focused on jewelry security issues.
jsa.polygon.net

Jewelers Vigilance Committee - Guardian of ethics and integrity in the jewelry industry.
www.jvclegal.org

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America - Trade association of jewelry manufacturers.
mjsa.polygon.net

National Jeweler Magazine - Largest bi-weekly, jewelry trade publication in the U.S.
www.national-jeweler.com

South Sea Pearl Consortium - Official website of South Sea pearl industry.
www.sspc.net