Membership → Become a Member

Support the growth, preservation, education, and ethical advancement of Canada’s national gemstone through membership in the (CAGA).

Member Benefits Include:

• Gain access to educational resources and industry knowledge related to ammolite, ammonites, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, mining, and lapidary arts.
• Connect and collaborate with members of the Canadian and international ammolite community.
• Help support the promotion and long-term growth of the ammolite industry.
• Participate in discussions surrounding ethical disclosure, grading standards, authenticity, and industry best practices.
• Opportunities to network with miners, jewelers, collectors, artists, researchers, retailers, and enthusiasts.
• Access member-only educational content, industry updates, newsletters, and community resources.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, trade events, exhibitions, and promotional initiatives.
• Support public education and outreach programs focused on Canadian ammolite and ammonite heritage.
• Help advocate for responsible representation and recognition of ammolite within the gemstone and jewelry market.
• Opportunities to contribute to future projects, publications, grading discussions, educational guides, and association initiatives.
• Member discounts on select events, promotional opportunities, and partner programs where applicable.
• Help preserve and promote the cultural, geological, and artistic significance of ammolite for future generations.

Membership Categories

Regular Member

Individuals with a general interest in ammolite, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, or the Canadian gemstone industry.

Industry Professional Member

Individuals working professionally within the ammolite, fossil, gemstone, jewelry, mining, lapidary, appraisal, or related industries.

Collector / Enthusiast Member

Collectors, hobbyists, and enthusiasts passionate about ammolite, ammonites, fossils, and gemstones.

Student Member

Individuals currently enrolled in primary, secondary, college, university, trade, or graduate programs with an interest in geology, paleontology, gemology, jewelry arts, or related fields.

Artist / Artisan Member

Jewelry artists, Indigenous artists, lapidaries, engravers, and creators working with ammolite or related materials.

Educator / Research Member

Teachers, researchers, museum professionals, and educational contributors involved in geology, paleontology, gemology, or public education.

Corporate Member

Businesses, organizations, retailers, mines, museums, or institutions wishing to support and participate in the Canadian ammolite community.

Retired Member

Retired professionals and longtime supporters of the ammolite, gemstone, fossil, or jewelry industries.