About
Mark Schneider
ward winning designer Mark Schneider specializes in contemporary designs. His jewelry creations are known for their simplicity and clean, fluid lines. Mark's philosophy of jewelry is to create designs as wearable art.Mark is a third-generation jeweler, and his love for jewelry and colored stones began in grade school with a coveted gemstone collection. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Long Beach, where he studied art and jewelry design.
While in college, he enjoyed working with clay and metal, transferring that love to jewelry design. He feels fortunate to have the opportunity and ability to create jewelry with the finest rare gemstones available.
His clients are individuals who not only recognize the value of jewelry, but also appreciate the desirability of collecting his work. Mark is intimately involved with every part of the process, from conception of his award winning pieces to the final touches that make his jewelry unique and distinguishable.
Mark is one of the few living designers to have a piece of jewelry on permanent display in the Smithsonian Institution Gem and Mineral Hall. He is also one of the most recognized American designers of our time.
Contemporary Jewelry Design Group (CJDG)
The Contemporary Design Group is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of creative jewelry design and committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in business and in design. CJDGjewelers.org
President 2008-2010
Vice President 2006-2008
Vice President 2006-2008
American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC)
The AJDC is committed to raising the awareness of the jewelry industry, the art community, the media and the consumer about the aesthetic value of artistic fine jewelry. Members of the American Jewelry Design Council are dedicated to elevating the caliber of jewelry design through educational activities and to challenging professional jewel designers worldwide to actualize their creative potential. ajdc.org
Member Since 2003
Treasurer 2010-2012
Secretary 2007-2009
Treasurer 2010-2012
Secretary 2007-2009
Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO)
The Independent Jewelers Organization is an elite group of retailers hand-selected for membership. IJO is an organization which only accepts jewelers with the highest ethical standards and superior professional integrity. IJO provides marketing and educational opportunities to over 1,000 members worldwide. www.ijo.com
Member
American Gem Society (AGS)
American Gem Society members are knowledgeable and credentialed experts in gems and jewelry. They adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. americangemsociety.org
Member, Supplier
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of United States and Canadian trade professionals dedicated to promoting the long term stability and integrity of the natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl industries. The Association pursues its goals through the combined use of educational programs, publicity, industry events, government and industry relations, and printed materials for both the trade and consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and jewelry industries for maintaining the highest ethical standards. agta.org
Member
Downtown Long Beach Business Association (DLBA)
The Downtown Long Beach Associates is a non-profit organization operating on behalf of the tenants and commercial property owners of the business improvement district. It is dedicated to the management, marketing, security, maintenance, advocacy, economic and community development of the assessment districts in cooperation with the City of Long Beach and the private sector. DLBA has been the voice of the Downtown Long Beach since 1937. downtownlongbeach.org
Board Member
The Long Beach Rotary
Long Beach Rotary is the largest rotary club in Rotary District 5320. Comprised of approximately of Long Beach's business leaders. The objective of Long Beach Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. rotarylongbeach.org
Foundation Board
Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA)
A network of jewelry designers, manufactures, and suppliers in the United States that provide resources, support, and communication to compete in the business environment. mjsa.org
Custom Design Advisory Council
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational oppotunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world. www.csulb.edu
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America is the worlds foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. CIA exists to protect all purchasers of gemstones, by providing the education, laboratory, research, and instruments needed to accurately anti objectively determine gemstone quality. www.gia.edu