Jewelers Mutual^® Group, the insurer and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, joined the Savannah Collage of Art and Design (SCAD) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to celebrate the dedication and official renaming of SCAD's jewelry building as Jewelers Mutual^® Studio. The event marked a significant milestone in a landmark, long-term alliance between Jewelers Mutual and SCAD to strengthen bench jeweler education and address a critical talent gap facing the jewelry industry.

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Jewelers Mutual has spent more than a century protecting and strengthening the jewelry industry it serves. At the heart of that industry are bench jewelers, the highly skilled craftspeople who fabricate, repair, and restore fine jewelry at the most critical point of the value chain. Today, as retirements outpace new talent and demand for skilled bench jewelers continues to grow, the need for education and workforce development has become increasingly urgent.

The Jewelers Mutual Studio building dedication celebrated Jewelers Mutual's $10 million, 10-year impact investment in SCAD's jewelry program – the largest financial contribution in the program's history. This transformative alliance supports scholarships through the Bench Education Endowment (B.E.E.), industry-aligned curriculum, modern training environments, and clear pathways from education to employment—delivering commercial-ready training that prepares students to contribute immediately as bench jewelers.

"Supporting the future of the jewelry industry means investing in the people who sustain it," said Scott Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Jewelers Mutual. "The dedication of Jewelers Mutual Studio at SCAD represents a shared commitment to education, craftsmanship, and opportunity, and a permanent investment in the future of the bench."

The new Jewelers Mutual Studio transforms the SCAD jewelry design building at 1 N. Fahm St. into a dynamic, student-centered environment providing resources to better support student success and academic rigor. The reimagined spaces include a welcoming lobby, gallery space to showcase exceptional student work, and new Gem Resource Room. The studio also boasts the highest quality technology and lab facilities including laser welding technology, mass centrifugal finishing equipment, induction and vacuum casting, electroplating and e-coating systems, and advanced engraving tools for precision surface detailing.

Additionally, SCADlab digital fabrication resources, including high-resolution SLA 3D printers, 3D laser scanners, and industrial-grade laser cutters and engravers allow students to move seamlessly from digital design to physical production. The Jewelers Mutual Studio at SCAD further reflects the university's forward-thinking approach to jewelry design education, combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital technology to prepare students at the highest level for the evolving needs of the global jewelry industry.

"We are deeply grateful to Jewelers Mutual for their visionary support and belief in our students," said Jay Song, Chair of Jewelry at SCAD. "This investment represents a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of the jewelry industry. The Jewelers Mutual^® Studio at SCAD will serve as a dynamic space where the next generation of designers and makers will be empowered to lead, create, and redefine what is possible."

The Jewelers Mutual Studio dedication ceremony featured remarks from Jewelers Mutual and SCAD, followed by a building tour of the studio spaces, classrooms, workbenches, and laboratories. The event also served as the kickoff to the university's signature SCAD FASHION week and SCAD Jewelry Trunk Show featuring standout work from senior and graduate jewelry designers, offering attendees a firsthand look at the next generation of talent entering the jewelry industry.

To learn more about the Jewelers Mutual and SCAD alliance and opportunities to support bench jeweler education, visit JewelersMutual.com/scad.

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