JA in the News

New York, NY – Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) and Jewelers of America (JA) have jointly developed the Emerging Jewelers Accelerator Program (EJAP), a series of interactive workshops to provide selected new retail jewelry entrepreneurs with a deeper understanding of how to build and maintain a successful business in the jewelry industry.

Jewelers of America has announced the winners of its CASE Awards design competition! For over 30 years, Jewelers of America's design competition has celebrated the custom design craftsmanship of JA Members nationwide.

Jewelers of America travelled to Las Vegas for the 2023 JCK show and were busy with booth traffic, visiting our Supplier Members, participating in JCK Talks sessions and hosting a Member Meetup!

New York, NY – National Jeweler, the publication that has been delivering industry news since 1906, has announced the induction of four leading jewelry retailers into its Retailer Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees are Holly Wesche, Wesche Jewelers; Ingrid and Stan Razny, Razny Jewelers; and Candy Udell of London Jewelers.

New York, NY –Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has relaunched the Bench Professional Certification Program, a program created to promote the professionalism of jewelers and store owners. The newly reworked program provides a tangible way to boost confidence in the ability of the certified bench jeweler to perform quality work.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the recipients of the 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list. Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 recognition program, which began in 2022, celebrates young professionals who exemplify leadership skills and a commitment to elevating jewelry retail for tomorrow’s jewelry consumers.

Jewelers of America is proud to announce the  20 Under 40, Class of 2023!

New York, NY –Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is now accepting enrollments for its scholarship program, which is open to employees of JA Member companies, on renowned industry diploma, professional development, and certification programs. JA awards scholarships during the enrollment period from May 3, 2023 through August 31^st, 2023.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is accepting entries for CASE Awards, its national jewelry design competition. The CASE Awards honor JA Members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design. The CASE Awards competition is open to all employees of JA Member retailers and suppliers. Employees of JA Member companies can enter through June 28, 2023.

Jewelers of America teamed up with Jewelers Mutual Group to host a Multifaceted Learning Workshop on Saturday, April 22, at the Alabama Jewelers Association Convention. The one-day educational workshop consisted of interactive sessions, networking, and speakers designed to increase profitability and propel jewelry businesses forward.