When an the entire curriculum has been completed, an apprentice is eligible for MJSA’s Advanced Jewelry Apprentice (AJA). To obtain certification, please submit images of the completed pieces from all assignments, along with all supporting materials.
Pierce Earrings
Filed Bracelet
Solder Practice Pieces
Chain Samples
Toggle Clasp Bracelet
Ring Making & Sizing
Carved Band (with wax and casting; minimum of 3 process images)
Practice Bezels (5 sets with oval and round cabochon stones)
Sketches of Ideas for 5 Rings & Pendants
Practice Stone Setting (5 rings or pendants with faceted stones set in bezels or prongs)
Hand-Fabricated 4-Prong Oval Basket Head
Cold Connection Samples (6 different styles)
Sister Hook
Rivet Capture Pendant (can serve as spaced river for Cold Connection Samples)
CAD File Design (with process images, including CAD rendering)
3-D Printed Item (with process images of printing and cleanup). Optional: Image of cast item.
Laser Welding Practice (before and after photos)
Please also send the completed Study Sheets, which should be signed by the mentor. You can upload all documents using the form below, or mail them to Rich Youmans, MJSA Education Foundation, 120 Broadway, Suite 2820, New York, NY 10271. A review committee will inspect all materials and award the AJA Certification. resources below can help you as you begin your role as a mentor.
Submit Apprenticeship Images
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