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THERETAIL JEWELER 61 promotes the status of bench jewelry professionals. It gives customers confidence in the ability of a certified bench jeweler to provide quality jewelry repairs and custom work. Jewelers of America established the Professional Certification program in the late 1990s through an industry task force including representatives from all types of retail jewelry stores nationwide with the goal of raising the level of professionalism throughout the jewelry industry. Jewelry professionals who successfully complete the nationally recognized certification program receive acknowledgment from Jewelers of America thatenhancestheir standingamongcolleaguesandconsumers. For more information on the Jewelers of America Professional Certification program please contact Jewelers of America at 800-223-0673 extensions 8007. CONNECTING MAKERS AND JEWELERS February 2016 Atlanta Show Offers Ideal Showplace for Jewelry Artisans and Designers Offering an easy way for talented artisans and craftspeople to connect with jewelers seeking unique one-of-a-kind pieces the Atlanta Jewelry Show will once again shine a special spotlight on its Handcrafted Studio exhibitors during the February 27-29 2016 edition at the Cobb Galleria Centre. From well-known artists to up-and-coming craftspeople the Handcrafted Studio exhibit opportunity gives talented makers a cost-effective venue to showcase their designs to top independent retail jewelers and specialty stores throughout the Southeast and neighboring states including Texas Ohio Indiana and Virginia who regularly attend the Atlanta Jewelry Show. We are excited to once again open our doors to incredibly talentedjewelryartisansanddesignersthroughourHandcrafted Studio exhibits said Carol Young Executive Director Southern Jewelry Travelers Association SJTA producers and managers of the Atlanta Jewelry Show. Its truly a win-win for artists seeking new business growth opportunities and retailers looking for unique fresh jewelry designs to enhance their merchandise mix. Located in the heart of the exhibition hall on the center aisle adjacent to the Point of View A Designer Gallery Handcrafted Studio is in a prominent high traffic area that promises to attract attention from buyers seeking new resources. In addition participating artists will benefit from the Atlanta Jewelry