You can register your interest in joining the Guild via our Google Form here;

Levels & Fees

In order to be inclusive and acknowledge people’s varying levels within the industry, we have established a number of different tiers to membership; Student membership, General Membership and for outstanding and longterm contribution to the industry, Fellow Membership and Honorary status.

Student :
Students can now avail of membership through their IJSG registered education provider.In a recognised education course, or apprenticed and in training in a workshop under the supervision of a member of the guild.
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Member : €120 /yr
Open to designers, makers, traditional bench-workers, smiths, skilled services including setters, polishers, engravers, enamelers etc. and also open to Jewellers in non-precious materials provided their work is of professional standard. Open to students who do not qualify for education provider membership.

Fellow : €120 /yr
by nomination by membership and election/approval by the standing Fellows and Guild Executive.

Honorary : No Fee
by nomination by Guild Executive in recognition of lifetime achievement and contribution to their field.
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The process for joining is as follows:

Complete the membership application form and provide evidence that your work is wrought/made in Ireland, eg. Image of Hallmark (if applicable). That your work is of a high standard of design and craftsmanship and/or that you have exhibited nationally or internationally.
Successful applicants will receive a letter of invitation and the payment details for membership.



Once this is completed the new member will be issued with a membership logo, will be entitled to use "IJSG" after their name, and will be listed on the IJSG website. Members have the option of their links and contact details being visible to the public, or only to Guild Members. New members will receive newsletters and invitations to all subsequent member events.