Introducing the Rio Rewards Program

For more than 60 years, we have been proudly serving the jewelry industry, focusing on customer service, support and education. We feel that—in a sense—we share in the growth and success that you, our customer, achieve.

We constantly work to stay ahead of trends in the jewelry industry, offering the latest tips, tools and products to meet your ever-changing needs. We recognize that education and product knowledge are the keys to development and advancement. That’s why we offer classes year-round through our Education In Motion™ program—from bead stringing to stone-setting, wax-carving to casting—designed for both beginners and experienced professionals.

In addition, we offer the Rio Rewards PMC^® Certification Program, a seven-year-old, established, highly regarded program that has earned the respect of educators and students alike. Designed by master PMC-expert Tim McCreight, this certification is intended for the experienced PMC enthusiast who seeks the recognition that a standardized level of expertise offers. Our instructors are the best in the industry and each possesses a vast amount of experience and knowledge. Certification is intensive—specific skills and techniques in using PMC are thoroughly taught over the course of three days.

Simply by attending the class, you become enrolled in Rio Rewards, a special purchasing program through which members receive discounts on PMC and PMC-related products. It’s another way that Rio Grande helps you achieve success. Once they have completed the class, students also receive a one-year membership to the PMC Guild.

How do I get certified?