JA in the News

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is now accepting entries for the 2025 CASE Awards, its national jewelry design competition. The CASE Awards honor JA Members who exhibit Creativity, Artistry, Style and Excellence in jewelry design. The competition is open to all employees of JA Member retailers and suppliers, with entries accepted from May 12 through June 16, 2025.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the recipients of its 2025 20 Under 40 Program. The annual recognition celebrates young professionals under the age of 40 who exemplify exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing the jewelry industry. This year marks a significant evolution for the program, with the inclusion of a new category honoring professionals in the jewelry supplier sector alongside its original retail focus.

New York, NY –Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is now accepting enrollments for the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship and the Jewelers of America scholarship program, which is open to employees of JA Member companies, on renowned industry diploma, professional development, and certification programs.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, announces the formation of the Jewelers of America Impact Initiative, a multifaceted program dedicated to fostering the growth and sustainability of the jewelry industry. The Impact Initiative will provide essential programming as well as funding to organizations within the United States of America jewelry sector, aiming to support a range of projects, from those enhancing ethical practices and environmental responsibility to those advancing innovation and education among jewelry professionals.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and the GEM Awards Committee proudly announce the winners of the 23^rd annual GEM Awards that took place Friday, March 14, 2025 at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City. John A. Green, President and CEO of Lux Bond & Green, was the recipient of the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement. Chanel was presented with the GEM Award for High Jewelry Excellence. The winners in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence and Retail Excellence were revealed live during the event.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, has launched a new sales tool designed to help retail jewelry store associates confidently present natural and lab-grown diamond facts to customers. The new resource, titled “Counter Intelligence: Just the Facts about Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds”, is a comprehensive guide that provides sales associates with unbiased, credible information about both types of diamonds, enhancing the customer buying experience.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, announces the completion of a comprehensive strategic planning process, marking a pivotal moment in its 119-year history. With the unveiling of a newly refined mission statement and a forward-thinking strategic plan, Jewelers of America is reaffirming its commitment to empowering and uniting its members while continuing to serve as the most trusted and influential voice of the jewelry industry.

New York, NY –– Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced it will host a Learning Workshop at the Alabama Jewelers Association Convention, to be held on April 26-27, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa in Montgomery, Alabama. 

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is seeking nominations for the best and brightest rising talents to be featured in Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 Program. This year, the 20 Under 40 Program has expanded to include a supplier category to recognize the talented individuals in supplier businesses that serve jewelry retailers.