Showcase outstanding jewelry design and craftsmanship through JA’s annual design competition.
Jewelers of America’s national design competition – The CASE Awards – honors the jewelers who create jewelry pieces with the highest levels of creativity, artistry, skills and excellence in quality and style. The annual design competition shines a spotlight on the custom design craftsmanship found in the jewelry stores of Jewelers of America members nationwide.
JA MEMBER BENEFIT
JA members can submit their custom pieces for the annual design competition.
To be recognized with a CASE Award, Jewelers of America members must express their individuality and craft through the design and manufacture of unique jewelry pieces. The pieces are then judged by a panel of industry experts on overall design, marketability, wearability and quality of manufacture. The CASE Awards is open to all employees of JA Retail and Supplier Member companies.
The 2026 entry period is closed. Submissions are received digitally, then finalist pieces are mailed to Jewelers of America’s office where they are judged by a panel.
A members can submit multiple pieces per category, Retailer and Supplier members will be judged separately:
Jewelry up to $5,000 retail value
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 retail value
Jewelry $10,001 to $20,000 retail value
Jewelry $20,001 to $75,000 retail value
Jewelers of America awards a maximum of ten CASE Awards: one winner in each category (four Retailer and four Supplier) AND two award categories for “Best in Show” (one Retailer, one Supplier).
The CASE Awards competition is open to all members, both retailers and suppliers, of Jewelers of America and MJSA. Individuals submitting entries must be employed by a JA Member company or MJSA Member company. Full eligibility requirements can be found here.
A customized CASE Awards trophy or plaque from Jewelers of America
Major promotion in national and local press, featuring photos and descriptions of winning pieces
Promotion at Jewelers of America’s website, www.jewelers.org
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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.
