Istanbul Precious Minerals and Jewellery Exporters' Association was founded in July 2003 and it has 842 members. The Association is a fundamental organization that fosters precious metals and jewellery exports, prompts exporters to reach more markets abroad and to secure a greater share in these markets and it is affiliated to the Prime Ministry of Republic of Turkey Undersecreteriat of Foreign Trade.
Basic aims of Istanbul Precious Minerals and Jewellery Exporters' Association can be summarized as:

- Increasing exports,
- Providing better promotion of the sector in the international domain,
- Organizing the professional relations and activities of exporters,
- Finding solutions to all types of problems,
- Guiding the export activities of member firms.

Istanbul Precious Minerals and Jewellery Exporters' Association carries out all documentary work concerning export operations, guidance for foreign importers to meet the right producers in Turkey , sponsorship of participation at international fairs and exhibitions in order to introduce Turkish Precious Minerals and Jewellery Industry export products in world markets.

For further information please visit at www.taj.org.tr