JA in the News

Jewelers of America is continuing an ongoing partnership with stylist Cary Fetman on ABC's hit series The Bachelorette, providing jewelry from JA Members for this season's bachelorettes, Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams. 

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and National Jeweler, the must-read news source for jewelry professionals, have launched a survey on diversity and racial inequities. The survey looks to better understand the experiences of and opportunities for Black Americans in the fine jewelry industry.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has elected Robert Marks, President of Rogers Jewelry Co. in Modesto, CA, as a new Jewelers of America Board Director. Marks was elected on July 23, 2020 at Jewelers of America’s Annual Membership meeting.

New York, NY – The Jewelers Relief Fund, a GoFundMe account designed to collect donations for independent jewelers whose stores sustained physical damage during recent acts of looting across the country, has distributed raised funds to affected jewelers. The Jewelers Relief Fund was organized by Diamond Council of America (DCA) – a nationally accredited school that offers jewelers the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry sales through distance education and Jewelers of America (JA) – the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced Get Diamonds, the world’s largest B2B online diamond marketplace that is backed and supported by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), as a Member Benefit Partner. Through this offer, JA Members now have access to a VIP enrollment experiences as well as discounted subscription services.

Jewelers of America has announced the winners of its CASE Awards design competition! For 30 years, Jewelers of America's design competition has celebrated the custom design craftsmanship found in the jewelry stores of JA Members nationwide. Over one-hundred pieces were submitted for the 2020 competition, and the pieces below were selected as the first place winners in their categories for showcasing the most creativity, artistry, style and excellence in design. Click through to see all the winning pieces from JA Member stores across the country.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the winners of its 30th annual CASE Awards jewelry design competition. The CASE Awards, JA’s national design competition, recognizes JA Members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design. Winners were announced live during the Jewelers of America Virtual National Convention on May 28, 2020.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced their second annual Jewelers of America National Convention, an education-focused executive forum open to jewelry professionals, will be held virtually. The JA Virtual National Convention will take place on May 26-28, 2020.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced their certification program is now available online. Jewelers of America is striving to provide the jewelry industry with the resources they need during this difficult time. With unprecedented numbers of jewelry professionals working remotely, many are looking to prepare for the future.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED Our #MakeMomShine Instagram sweepstakes is now over, congratulations to all of our winners! See the winning pieces below and stay tuned for more giveaway opportunities.