JA in the News

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced that the 19th annual GEM Awards and the third annual Jewelers of America National Convention will be held virtually in 2021. GEM Awards, the industry’s premier awards gala that honors individuals and brands whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches, will take place virtually on Thursday, July 15, 2021. The JA Virtual National Convention, an education-focused executive forum open to Jewelers of America members and their staff, will take place on July 19 and 20, 2021.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced Bond, a personal security platform, as its newest Member Benefit Partner. Bond enables staff of jewelry companies access to a suite of fifteen personal security services for every situation, whether they are uneasy or in danger. Jewelers of America Members will receive a discount off monthly rates on the platform.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the addition of a “Digital Academy” educational series to their popular Webinar Series. The Digital Academy is designed to provide jewelers with access to information and resources that can help businesses succeed in the increasingly digital business world.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and National Jeweler, the must-read news source for jewelry professionals, have released the results of a jewelry industry survey on diversity and racial inequities. The survey, deployed in the wake of the protests for racial justice, was created by the organizations to better understand the experiences of black professionals in the fine jewelry industry as well as learn about inclusion policies and experiences related to racial discrimination.

 
2020 has been a difficult year, so this holiday season, make it your time to shine! Creating your own wish list ensures you'll get a piece you love, and also makes gift-giving easier on your loved ones. Jewelers of America spokesperson Amanda Gizzi appeared on morning shows nationwide to showcase this season's top jewelry gifts from both Jewelers of America members and American Gem Society members, including diamond essentials, personalized pieces, colored gemstones and layered styles. Click through our gallery to see her 2020 holiday picks for pieces that are a great fit for #MyJewelryWishList!

Jewelers of America is continuing an ongoing partnership with stylist Cary Fetman on ABC's hit series The Bachelorette, providing jewelry from JA Members for this season's bachelorettes, Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams. 

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and National Jeweler, the must-read news source for jewelry professionals, have launched a survey on diversity and racial inequities. The survey looks to better understand the experiences of and opportunities for Black Americans in the fine jewelry industry.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has elected Robert Marks, President of Rogers Jewelry Co. in Modesto, CA, as a new Jewelers of America Board Director. Marks was elected on July 23, 2020 at Jewelers of America’s Annual Membership meeting.

New York, NY – The Jewelers Relief Fund, a GoFundMe account designed to collect donations for independent jewelers whose stores sustained physical damage during recent acts of looting across the country, has distributed raised funds to affected jewelers. The Jewelers Relief Fund was organized by Diamond Council of America (DCA) – a nationally accredited school that offers jewelers the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry sales through distance education and Jewelers of America (JA) – the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced Get Diamonds, the world’s largest B2B online diamond marketplace that is backed and supported by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), as a Member Benefit Partner. Through this offer, JA Members now have access to a VIP enrollment experiences as well as discounted subscription services.