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Jewelers of America closely watches U.S. and global affairs to track risks, concerns and legislative changes that could impact the industry.


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Jewelers of America members are the most informed in the industry through timely alerts and our Advocacy Updates newsletter that outlines all issues affecting the industry.

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  • January 30, 2025

    Risk Report: January 2025

    Risk Report: January 2025 As we kick off a new year, the industry continues to deal with issues around Russian diamonds even as we wait and see how the new administration in Washington D.C. …
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  • December 5, 2024

    An Update on the Kimberley Process and G7 Diamonds

    An Update on the Kimberley Process and G7 Diamonds JA President & CEO David Bonaparte was in Dubai, UAE for the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary held November 12-15, 2024. While delegates …
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  • November 12, 2024

    Election 2024: Turning Back the Page

    Election 2024: Turning Back the Page Most of the results of the 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections are in and Americans once again voted for change as both the White House and U.S…
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Welcome to the new jewelers.org!

A Fresh Look. A New Website. A Stronger Membership.

We’re excited to unveil Jewelers of America’s refreshed brand and redesigned website, reflecting our growing community and continued commitment to the jewelry industry.

With JA and MJSA now united under one membership, we’re bringing together more resources, expertise and connections to support every facet of the jewelry industry.

Take a look around to see all that JA offers — members can login to access member-only content like benefits, the Knowledge Vault and Advocacy resources.

Questions? Contact us at members@jewelers.org or call/text (800) 223-0673.