JA in the News

New York, NY –Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the recipients of the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at bringing new talent into the bench jeweler profession.

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.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, announces the opening of the nomination period for the 23^rd annual GEM Awards that will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York. The GEM Awards Committee is now accepting submissions in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence and Retail Excellence.

Amanda Gizzi, director of PR and events at Jewelers of America spoke with Fox News on everything you need to know about gold.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, invited key industry stakeholders to Washington, D.C. to meet with top lawmakers and share concerns about implementation plans for import restrictions of Russian diamonds into the United States. JA President & CEO David J. Bonaparte represented the organization and led the group consisting of Jon Bridge, Chair/Counsel Emeritus of Ben Bridge Jeweler; Dave Meleski, President & CEO of Richline Group; Matthew Swibel, VP, Sustainability and Social Impact of Signet Jewelers; and Ronnie VanderLinden, Immediate Past President of Diamond Manufacturers Importers Association of America and President of International Diamond Manufacturers Association.

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 July 17, 2024.

Jewelers of America travelled to Las Vegas for the 2024  Las Vegas shows. The weekend was a huge success as we met so many members - new and current! - at our booth, played with new collections from our Supplier Members, presenting on well-attended panels and hosting our Member Meetup!

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the 2024 recipients of the 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list. Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 recognition program 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 2024!

New York, NY –Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced a new bench scholarship aimed to bring new talent into the bench jeweler profession. The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship is a partnership with Jewelers of America and Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman that will provide tuition help to students enrolled in an accredited bench jeweler or metalsmith education program.