\u201cI am honored to take on the chair of the MJSA board, as the association celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2013,\u201d says DeCristofaro. \u201cOur industry is going through a period of extraordinary change, which has provided new and different opportunities for jewelry makers, designers, and their suppliers. MJSA works every day, via education, networking, and trade events, to help our members identify those opportunities. I will do everything in my power to increase MJSA\u2019s engagement with its members, so we can better understand what they need to succeed\u2014and be profitable\u2014in this new environment.<\/div>\n
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\u201cOne of my goals, amid high precious metals prices, is to support MJSA\u2019s efforts to enhance the opportunities that exist for jewelry makers and designers who use alternative materials for their creations,\u201d says DeCristofaro. \u201cThough MJSA remains firmly committed to the makers of fine jewelry and all of their information and networking needs, today\u2019s jewelers are also exploring an array of non-precious metals and other high-tech components in their jewelry.
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\u201cI applaud MJSA\u2019s work in enlarging its tent to include information and services for these members of our industry, which include our larger suppliers and retailers of fashion jewelry. The latter companies have a wealth of knowledge and success in using all materials for jewelry adornment, and they are welcome to MJSA\u2019s networks, benefits, and ranks,\u201d says DeCristofaro.
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