Alumni Businesses
If you are a member of the Santiago Canyon College Gemology Alumni Association and would like your business listed here, please email your information to the webmaster.
Al's Woodcraft
Donna Eisler
1471 Nissan Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-5470 • www.alswoodcraft.com
Beadstar Gemz
Jacque Yunker
www.beadstargemz.com
Burton's Gems and Opals
Robert Gullage
1228 S. Beach Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 827-5680 • www.burtonsgemsandopals.com
DAS Enterprises: Gems Import/Export
David A. Sommers, Ph.D.
(949) 725-0898
Jewely by Margit
Margit Haupt
(714) 520-5425 • margit@jewelrybymargit.com
Nevada Mineral & Book Company
Walt & Sandy Lombardo
El Dorado Plaza
342 S. Tustin Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-1549 • www.minbooks.net
Otten, Vallot & Co.
Lothar Vallot
15131 Triton Lane, Suite 117
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6643 • www.ovdiamonds.com
PT Creations
Norbert Bernhardt & Ana Lorenzo
2812-B Walnut Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
www.ptcreations.net
Studio 44 Jewelry
Lorraine Hornby
Laguna Beach, CA
(949) 715-7470 • www.studio44jewelry.com
Many Thanks to These Supporters
AZ Pearls
Avi Raz
A&A Jewelry Suppy
Offers discounts for students & alumni - ask for Robert
Ebert & Co.
Antique, Period & Estate Jewelry dealer
Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Shows
www.mzexpos.com
Dragon Minerals
Steve Hardinger
Affordable minerals, common & rare.
www.dragon-minerals.com
Individual Donors
- Anonymous (10 mm moissanite, $5,100 retail value)
- Carl Brines
- Inez Cortez
- Mike Cronin
- Jeanne Cunningham
- Gail Deshane
- Mark Ebert
- Janet Esparza
- Jocelyn Estep
- John Eyre
- Andre Fields
- Leslie FIggins
- Lorraine Hornby
- Rena Howe
- Mary Littiken
- Stan McCall
- Kelly Sherwood
- Wajia Taufiq
- Scott Valentine
- Michelle Whitney
- Jeff Williams
- Jacqueline Yunker
Industry Organizations & Resources
Accredited Gemologists Association
As a professional peer society, we believe in excellence and are dedicated to establishing the highest ethical and professional standards of practice. As a member, you gain peer recognition for active participation in educational programs and industry forums gaining the personal satisfaction of improving your skills while contributing to your profession.
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of United States and Canadian trade professionals dedicated to promoting the long term stability and integrity of the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries. The Association pursues its goals through the combined use of educational programs, publicity, industry events, government and industry relations, and printed materials for both the trade and consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and jewelry industries for maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Gem and Mineral Council of Los Angeles - www.nhm.org
The Gem & Mineral Council offers its members opportunities to advance their knowledge and enjoyment of gems and minerals within the unique context of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The Council provides a varied schedule of activities including exciting field trips, educational lectures, and exclusive social events. Since its inception in the spring of 1985, the Council has continued to grow and increase in vitality, and it remains the foremost museum gem and mineral support and public programming organization in the world.
Gemological Institue of America (GIA) - www.gia.edu
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls.
Jeweler's Board of Trade - www.jewelersboard.com
The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is the only organization dedicated solely to providing credit reporting, collections and marketing services to the jewelry industry. Our database of over 70,000 jewelry industry-related businesses provides JBT members with the latest information to support their credit decision processes.
Jeweler's Vigilance Committee - www.jvclegal.org
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee was formed in 1912 to provide education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry. Members operate under the highest standards of business practice after pledging to comply with all laws applicable to the jewelry industry and make accurate representations about the products they sell.
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) Gemology Program - www.sccollege.edu
The program offers expert instruction by jewelery professionals, culminating in either a Certificate or an Associate of Arts degree, providing a solid base of knowledge to launch a new career or advance an existing one.
Searchers Gem & Mineral Society - www.searchersrocks.org
Membership benefits include access to lapidary equipment!
Tucson Gem Show - www.jewelryshowguide.com
THE gem show.
West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - www.mzexpos.com
Hosts spring and fall shows, where our Alumni Association has a booth to promote the Gemology program.
Other Places of Interest
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - www.nhm.org
Of particular interest to those interested in gemology is their gem and mineral exhibit.