THE jewelry industry in the Philippines has been identified among the emerging profitable businesses in the country. This is especially so since the country is considered as one of the leading producers of gold in Asia.

Teresa “Mia” Florencio, president of the Guild of Philippine Jewellers Inc. (GPJI), believes that the jewelry business in the Philippines has a great potential to contribute to the national economic development of the country. That is, if the industry is given the proper support.