JA in the News
July 16, 2025

New York, NY –– Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced its slate of Learning Workshops for the rest of 2025, partnering with state associations in Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia.

Workshops will be held:

  • September 27-28, 2025, during the Oklahoma Jewelers Association Annual Convention, Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest, Oklahoma City
  • October 4-5, 2025, during the combined Louisiana and Mississippi Jewelers Associations’ Annual Convention, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, MS
  • October 24-25, 2025, during the Georgia Jewelers Association Annual Convention, the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort, Stone Mountain, GA

“Partnering with these amazing state associations gives jewelers access to the best of both worlds: top education provided by Jewelers of America on the hottest topics facing the jewelry industry, and great opportunities to network and exchange ideas with their peers,” says Susan Posnock, Director of Public Affairs and Education at Jewelers of America.

The Learning Workshops are must-attend events for jewelry professionals looking to succeed today and continue to grow their businesses for tomorrow. Sessions at the events will include a wide variety of topics: AI and technology, social media, successful sales strategies, leveraging jewelry repair services, selling diamonds, the latest jewelry trends and more.

The Jewelers of America Learning Workshops are part of a series of four workshops total being held at state association conventions this year. They are sponsored by Synchrony, Jewelers Mutual, IGI and Podium.

To view the full schedule for the Learning Workshop and to register to attend the events, visit www.jewelers.org.

For further information, contact Jewelers of America’s Member Services at (800) 223-0673 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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