JA in the News

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, announces the recipients of the inaugural Jewelers of America Impact Initiative, a multifaceted program dedicated to fostering the growth and sustainability of the jewelry industry. Six jewelry trade associations were selected to receive funding for projects that support the industry’s critical need for education, increasing access to the jewelry trade, enhancing ethical practices and environmental responsibility and advancing innovation. The associations selected had a diverse range of programming and served a mix of localized and global audiences.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is proud to announce the promotion of Amanda Gizzi to Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

In a move that will streamline and strengthen the U.S. jewelry industry, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and Jewelers of America (JA) will sign an affiliation agreement bringing MJSA under the JA umbrella and expanding the influence of both associations.

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.