Geneva, Switzerland

Advancing the Heritage of Armenians in Jewellery

About Us
  • Board of Trustees

    The Armenian Jewellers Foundation was officially launched in Geneva, Switzerland, on August 16, 2013.

     

         
  • Mission

    The Armenian Jewellers Foundation is an exciting new effort that will explore the global heritage of jewellery, discover key jewellers and their contribution to the industry and provide funds to establish educational programs and scholarship programs for young emerging jewellers from all over the world.
  • Initiatives

    AJF plans to implement a number of initiatives in 2016 promoting Armenian jewellery heritage and providing scholarships to deserving young students.
  • Scholarship Program

    AJF launched its pilot scholarships program in 2014 thanks to an agreement signed with the Armenian Gemological Laboratory and Academy (AGLA) to fund gemological training for young Armenian students.
  • 100th Anniversary

    AJF sponsored and managed the publication, for the first time, of Miller’s collection catalogue and promote exhibits in 2015 and 2016. The inaugurating event was held on April 27, 2015 in St-Petersburg, with plans for further exhibits in Moscow, Yerevan, as well as in Europe and North America. 
Digital Library
  • Armenian Master Silversmiths by Osep Tokat

    AJF is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Library project dedicated to the history of Armenian jewellery art.
  • Armenian Master Silversmiths Book Review by Jack Ogden

    Tokat’s “profound fondness for silver” was prompted by what he calls “a handful of delicate Armenian artworks” that his parents had somehow managed to hold onto when they survived the Armenian genocide of 1915.

  • Treasures of Western Armenia

    Once in a lifetime, we come across an exceptional project; the publication and exhibition of the Treasures of Western Armenia is such an undertaking
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  • Armenian Jewellery Heritage

    As we look back in time, there is a story to be told about every object, every road and every person. For the foundation, retracing the history of jewels and gems and the priceless objects on which they were adorned will allow us to look into a history that is rich with tales of love, loss and loyalty. 
  • History of Armenian Jewellery

    Since the dawn of civilization the art of jewellery making has been essential to man’s social development. Thousands of years ago communities would mine metals and then produce and trade jewellery of all types to the surrounding communities.
  • Today’s Prominent Jewellers

    Throughout history, jewellery masters have lived and worked in major city centers of the world, significantly contributing to the development of the global jewellery and gems industry. 
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  • AJF's Pilot Scholarship Program

    AJF launched its pilot scholarships program in 2014 thanks to an agreement signed with the Armenian Gemological Laboratory and Academy (AGLA) to fund gemological training for young Armenian students.A
  • Yearly Grants

    SCHOALRSHIPS PROGRAM 2015 
    AJF TO AWARD EDUCATIONAL GRANTS IN DIAMOND GRADING
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  • Become a Friend

    Become a Friend of the Armenian Jewellers Foundation and gain the opportunity to receive updated information about our recent discoveries and have the opportunity to be involved in Foundation Activities and Events.

    Your involvement as a Friend to the Foundation will make a difference and will help create a community that will allow the Foundation to prosper.
  • Fundraising Initiatives

    Franck Muller Limited Edition Watches

    The Foundation’s first fundraising effort is made possible thanks to the generous support of Mr. Vartan Sirmakes, CEO of Franck Muller Geneva, who offered to manufacture a special limited series of Franck Muller watches celebrating the Armenian Alphabet. These watches will be given as a memento to the Foundation’s patrons whose contributions will provide start-up funds for education and research activities.
  • Current Patrons

    Become a Patron of the Armenian Jewellers Foundation and gain the opportunity to acquire unique gifts and get recognition for your contributions in all the Foundation’s publications.

    Your support as a Patron to the Foundation will make a difference and will shed light on a rich history and help educate the young jewellers of the future.
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Fundraising Initiatives

 

FUNDRAISING CAPMAIGN

 

Goal 1.
Secure Funding for 2015 Scholarships

 

Goal 2.
Launch ‘The Heritage Society of Armenian Jewellers’ Program

 

Goal 3.
Create AJF Sponsorship Program

  

SCHOLARSHIPS

A) AGLA

In 2016 and 2017, up to 25 Armenian students from diverse communities (Syriahay refugees, Diasporan expatriates, Artsakh and rural area residents) will be awarded scholarships to study towards a certificate degree in Diamond Grading offered by AGLA during its spring and fall sessions.

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logo on the AJF Website, Newsletters and all publications.

 

B) AGLA

In 2016 and 2017, up to 70 study grants will be provided to Syrian Armenian students in Canada to study towards the Diploama in Gemology at the prestigious École de gemmologie de Montréal (EGM).

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos on the AJF Website, Newsletters and all publications. 

 
 

C) GIA

In 2016 and 2017, AJF will support up to 10 students applying to GIA scholarships whether on-campus or e-distance learning programs. Subject to funding, AJF will award direct scholarships to young experts to study at the European School of Design, Milan, and at GIA's international campuses.

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos on the AJF Website, Newsletters and all publications. 
  

HERITAGE PROGRAM

A)HISTORY CONFERENCE

AJF will launch its Historical Legacy Research Program with 3 Day Conference co-organized with a leading university in Europe with up to 25 participants.

  • Sponsors will receive invitations to attend & recognized on the AJF Website, Newsletters and all publications.

 

B) 25 FACTS ON ARMENIAN JEWELLERY

A publication featuring the most famous Armenian jewellery masterpieces over the past 300 .

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos in the publication and receive a number of free copies.  

 

C) ARMENIAN JEWELLERY HERITAGE PORTAL

AJF will communicate its heritage research results through a properly maintained web portal complete with Wiki and other tools for both our and the academic community. 

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos in the portal. 

 

 AJF SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

A) AJF NEWSLETTER

AJF will continue to produce professional newsletters quarterly.

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos.

 

B) AJF WEBSITE ADS

AJF will upgrade and create a functional website that is professionally made and maintained.

  • Sponsors will be recognized with their logos on the website.  

 

C) LOST TREASURES OF ARMENIA CATALOGUE

AJF will pre-sale packages of 10 catalogues of the exclusive museum catalogue published with the Saint Petersburg Museum. 

  • Sponsors will receive 10 catalogues.  

 

Heritage Society of Armenian Jewellers
Major Patrons Receive Lifetime Recognition & Their Own Armenian Franck Muller Watch   

Friends of AJF

All those who support our fundraising efforts will
be forever recognized as FRIENDS OF AJF
 

Special thanks to
Mr. Vartan Sirmakes of the Franck Muller Company
and to all members of our PATRONS CLUB.

   


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