Sales Professionals

Benefits to help you succeed at the counter and beyond

Jewelers of America offers valuable resources and tools to support you at the counter and build customer trust.


Grow your business

Build your knowledge, career and business with professional resources, practical tools and member-only savings.

Professional Resources

Validate your skills and demonstrate professionalism through JA’s nationally recognized certifications for sales, management and bench professionals.

Build your knowledge through educational programs, webinars and events designed for jewelry professionals.

Access a member-exclusive online library of educational articles, videos, webinars and industry resources.

Career Development

Save on educational programs and training from leading industry organizations like GIA, DCA, CPAA and more.

Stay connected to career opportunities, professional development resources and industry insights with JA’s monthly career newsletter. 

Explore career paths and opportunities across the jewelry industry.

A resource for employers and job seekers, with member discounts on job postings.

Access scholarship opportunities for industry education and professional development.

Business Tools & Benefit Partners

Simplify jewelry take-in with professional repair envelopes featuring JA-approved disclaimer language.

Educate customers with sales guides for the counter including “Just the Facts About Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds” and “Just the Facts About Metals.” 

Receive one complimentary tiara per year to support local community events and build brand visibility.


Connect with your community

Build relationships across the jewelry community through networking, sourcing resources and promotional opportunities.

Sourcing Resources

Build relationships with fellow jewelry professionals at JA networking events throughout the year.

Industry News

Stay informed on JA news, member resources, industry developments and opportunities through digital and print editions of JA’s newsletter.

Keep up with member benefits, upcoming opportunities and important JA and industry news.

Get the latest jewelry industry news, including breaking developments, market insights, trends and expert perspectives.

Promotional Opportunities

Expand your reach through opportunities to showcase your products, company news and expertise across JA’s social media or other media and public relations channels.


Advocate for your industry

Strengthen the industry’s voice through JA’s advocacy in Washington, D.C., legislative resources and action on issues that impact jewelry businesses.

JA represents the interests of jewelry businesses on legislative and regulatory issues that impact the industry.

JA’s legislative team monitors policy developments and communicates with lawmakers on behalf of the jewelry industry.

Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments affecting jewelry businesses with JA’s monthly advocacy newsletter and timely alerts.

Get member-only guidance on important industry issues, business practices, regulations and responsible sourcing.

Learn about current legislation and easily contact your elected representatives to make your voice heard.

Help strengthen the jewelry industry’s voice in Washington, D.C., through Jewelers of America’s Political Action Committee, which supports representatives who understand issues important to the fine jewelry industry.


Lead with trust

Strengthen your reputation and raise your visibility through JA affiliation, professional standards and recognition programs.

Communicate Your Credibility

Demonstrate your commitment to the professional, ethical, social and environmental practices outlined in JA’s Code.

Promote consumer confidence by displaying your JA membership on your website, marketing materials and other business communications.

Display your JA membership with a certificate and window cling for your business.

Recognition Programs

Celebrate the next generation of jewelry industry leaders through JA’s annual recognition program.

Showcase outstanding jewelry design and craftsmanship through JA’s annual design competition.

Honoring the legacy and longevity of JA member businesses that have been in continuous operation for 100 years or more.

Ready to join and gain access to JA benefits?

Memberships include these benefits and more to help you grow, connect, advocate and lead, starting at only $275 per year.