Become a Member
Join our community of changemakers from around the world driving impact in the jewelry industry and supply chain through collective action.
Individual
Individuals who want to become a member of the Community for Ethical Jewelry.
Emerging Jewelers, Patrons, Designers, Educators, Collectors, Advocates and Citizens who would like to engage with and contribute Community’s Legacy.
Enterprise
Businesses and organizations who want to become a member of Community for Ethical Jewelry.
For-Profit Businesses (micro, to corporate level): Jewelers, Retailers, Traders, Miners, Financial Institutions, Manufacturers, Refiners, Studios, Cutter/Polishers, Suppliers, Collectives.
Non-Profit Organizations NGOs/CSOs, education institutions, museums, publications.
Individual Membership
Get access to core benefits. Individual Membership comprise CEJ’s starter package of benefits. For full CEJ Benefits, please scroll to our Enterprise Membership Section.
Gift Free Individual or Student Membership
Give a gift of free membership to an aspiring student, emerging jeweler, educator, artisan.
Enterprise Membership
Get access to full benefits no matter your company size! Membership cost is based on number of persons employed by a company. Everyone in your organization can get access to full CEJ benefits.
*Except Associations or Trade Groups. Application Form below.
1 - 2 Employees
3 - 15 Employees
1 6 – 99 employees
100 - 499 Employees
500 + employees
Are You A Trade Group Or Association?
We welcome Trade Groups and Associations who share our same values. Please fill out the form below. Let’s collaborate.
Individual Benefits
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Community Circle: offers a virtual connection to community members and assistance finding trusted resources from peers with access to a library of resources, job opportunities and industry related news.
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Conference Discounts: Enjoy a discount to the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) link.
Exclusive event discounts for other trade events.
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Virtual Member Events: Member Town Halls and Member-only Webinars
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CEJ hosts an extensive library of online courses for students, emerging jewelers and seasoned jewelry professionals on jewelry craft, business practices and ethical sourcing.
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CEJ newsletter that is distributed exclusively to CEJ membership announcing new members and membership events.
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This tool guides you through a thorough examination of your responsible jewelry practices, and highlights areas of improvement.
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CEJ members in good standing are welcome to apply or be nominated for CEJ Advisory Council to help guide CEJ. Candidacies are considered during the annual application process and selected based on relevance of experience. CEJ is seeking diversity of voices, backgrounds and expertise. After 1 year of service, Advisors are eligible to be nominated to the Board of Directors.
Enterprise Benefits
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(same as Individual plus)
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Highlight your business events that relate to ethical jewelry.
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Share your reason for joining our community, highlight your responsible practices and your products (jewelry, metals or gems) on CEJ’s website.
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CEJ will announce your membership and share your bio to our community in our newsletter and on our social media channels.
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CEJ will “start the conversation” with our community by introducing you on social media and in our CEJ Community Circle app.
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The course provides foundational knowledge about the jewelry industry, core ideas and concepts around the supply chain, and how materials are procured. It is an introduction to how to approach responsible sourcing for jewelry makers.
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Coming soon!
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Build Your Membership
Use the tool below and find where you your organization fits. Discover how you can become an integral part of our community as a member by taking Membership Quiz.
Take the Quiz
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anyone and everyone who wants to be part of a community of caring jewelers, designers, suppliers and consumers committed to transparent, socially and environmentally sound practices for all facets of the jewelry industry, from mine to market.
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Our mission is Inspiring responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.
Our vision is to envision a jewelry industry where a beautiful product does not bear a human or environmental toll.
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It depends!
Individual memberships can be paid monthly or annually while Enterprise memberships are paid annually.
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Yes, we offer member sponsorships.
Reach out to us, email our Executive Director, to learn more!
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Yes!
We encourage our members to join the board. The first step is to join the Advisory Counsel.
In fact, our committee meetings are open to all members and a great way to learn how our board operates!
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Yes, to participate in this student only exhibition, you must join as a student member. Don’t forget about us as you grow your career!
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Yes! We have members from all over the world and are open to opportunities to strengthen our international presence. If you have any ideas, consider joining our membership committee.
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Yes, all your team members get access based on the enterprise level you join:
The micro enterprise membership level receive 1 - 2 memberships
The small enterprise membership level receives 3 - 15 memberships
The medium enterprise membership level receives 16 - 99 memberships
The large enterprise membership level receives 100 - 499 memberships
The corporate enterprise membership level received 500+ memberships
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We welcome Trade Groups and Associations who share our same values. If you are interested in joining, please email our Executive Director.