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2010 Symposium Sponsors
SPECIAL THANKS TO-the sponsors of the Dawson/Grice/Nyce research (presented
at the 2009 Santa Fe SymposiumŽ), who graciously allowed the researchers to donate the
remainder of those funds to the Santa Fe Symposium scholarship. We very much appreciate
their thoughtful generosity and that of Gary Dawson, Stewart Grice and Andrew Nyce. |
Platinum Guild International, USA—A worldwide organization dedicated
to creating, expanding, and strengthening consumer and trade markets for
platinum jewelry. We nurture and promote the desire for platinum jewelry. 
Hauser & Miller Co., Inc.—Hauser & Miller provides many custom sizes and specialty alloys in the best available silver, gold, platinum and palladium products as well as scrap recycling and refining services. 
Johnson Matthey, NY—With a world of experience and a wealth of history,
Johnson Matthey, NY is the leading responsible supplier and refiner of platinum
and palladium. 
Academy Group—Academy Corporation, a subsidiary of Williams Advanced Materials, is a full-service supplier of silver and gold fabricated products-including grain, sheet, wire, fancy wire and tubing-for use in jewelry design and manufacturing. Academy is unique in its ability to both refine metal and manufacture products. All items produced in our facilities are assayed, tracked, measured and subjected to rigid quality control evaluation to ensure the highest grade precious metal products. 
CRYSTALLIZED-Swarovski Elements-CRYSTALLIZED is the brand
name for all loose crystal elements by Swarovski, the world's leading producer of
precision-cut crystal. Over the past decades, CRYSTALLIZED-Swarovski Elements
have become an essential ingredient in international fashion and design.
Armbrust Family Foundation—The Armbrust Family Foundation, created by
Gottlob Armbrust, founder of the Armbrust Chain Company, supports worthwhile
non-profit organizations through annual donations. This foundation’s contribution
to the Santa Fe Symposium® scholarship program is made in honor of its founder,
whose life was dedicated to manufacturing jewelry chain.
Beneq—Beneq supplies equipment and coating technology to global markets. Beneq develops applications and equipment for glass, solar and novel thin film markets. Applications include optics, barriers and passivation layers and energy generation. Beneq offers complete coating services. Beneq's coating applications are based on two nanotechnology platforms: Atomic Layer Deposition and aerosol coating (nHALO® and nAEROTM). 
Kerr—Providing the lost-wax casting industries with the highest quality and innovative products since 1891. 
Red Sky Plating—Founded in 1975, Red Sky is a market leader in surfacefinishing
services, providing high-quality electroplating and metal-finishing
services to jewelry manufacturers. 
UnitedŽ Precious Metal Refining, Inc.- One of the world's leading
refiners, UnitedŽ manufactures master alloys, patented deoxidized sterling silver,
karat-gold casting grain, solder and wire product.
Lampert Tools USA, Inc.—Lampert Tools, founded in 2002, has established
itself in the goldsmith and jewelery industry in more than 50 countries. In addition
to the acclaimed PUK welding devices for the goldsmith trade, Lampert designs
and manufactures welding devices for several industrial applications. 
Stern-Leach— is the market leader of fabricated gold and silver alloys. Products
take the form of sheet, wire, tubing, casting grain and coin blanks. The company
produces a wide range of gold and silver alloys in an infinite combination of sizes
and shapes. Primary industries served are jewelry manufacturers, silversmiths, giftware,
writing instruments, and national mints. 
Tiffany & Co.-Tiffany & Co. is a jeweler and specialty retailer,
whose merchandise offerings include an extensive selection of jewelry, as well as
timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances and accessories.
Tiffany was founded in 1837 when Charles Lewis Tiffany opened a store in downtown
Manhattan. Today, more than 200 Tiffany & Co. stores and boutiques serve
customers around the world.
Mitsubishi—The precious metals division of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
has served the jewelry business since 1978. The company developed Precious
Metal Clay™ in the early 1990s.
EVE Ernst Vetter GmbH—EVE Ernst Vetter GmbH, established in 1925, is a market leader in manufacturing rotary surface polishing instruments for jewellery and general industrial applications. Our product range consists of more than 1,000 rotary grinders and polishers in different shapes, colours and grits. Our expertise guarantees the highest quality tools for numerous applications and user groups. We take great pride in our ability to meet technical and customized challenges with new and highly efficient solutions. 
Quality Gold—Founded in 1979 and based in Fairfield, Ohio, Quality Gold, Inc. is a national company offering more than 160,000 unique jewelry and gift items in stock and available to ship same day and more than 100,000 items available by special order for sale primarily to independent retailers. With a more than 96% in-stock ratio, Quality Gold delivers on its promise of on-demand shipping with no minimum order quantity to more than 24,000 independent retailers as well as to national and regional chain stores and ecommerce retailers. Quality Gold built its business on its commitment to provide the largest selection of products, the best service, and fair prices to its customers. Get Quality Gold’s latest product introductions and shop Quality Gold’s entire assortment of gold, sterling silver, stainless steel, tungsten, titanium, ceramic, diamond, bridal, gemstone, gift products, findings, tools, packaging and displays at 
Friedrich Dick GmbH & Co. KG-Friedrich Dick has specialized in precision
Swiss pattern files since 1778. Their line of quality tools are essentials of the
European jewelry trade and are used by watchmakers, tool makers, goldsmiths
and engravers.
John C. Nordt—John C. Nordt Co. is recognized as the expert supplier
of premium quality precious metals for jewelry and aerospace applications.
Vacuum melting and our exclusive FusionForging technology combine to
transform alloys into precision seamless tubing, bar and shapes with optimized
properties for products ranging from wedding bands to rocket nozzles. 
Paragon Industries, L.P.-Paragon Industries manufactures electric ovens
and furnaces for the jewelry manufacturing industry. Their products are
manufactured in the United States and desiged for long lasting durability.
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA)—This
national trade association provides the resources and support necessary for U.S.-
based jewelry designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to compete successfully.
It is the publisher of the monthly trade magazine, MJSA Journal, and presenter of
MJSA Expo New York. 
JCK-The industry leader for over 140 years, JCK has been helping retail
jewelers succeed by providing practical information, analysis of developments
in the jewelry industry, and stories that celebrate jewelry and inspire jewelers
and their staffs. JCKonline.com is committed to bringing buyers and sellers together
by providing the best content, products and services each and every day.
World Gold Council—A non-profit association funded by gold producers
worldwide, the World Gold Council promotes the market for gold and maintains
offices in major markets around the world.
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