JA in the News

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, has launched a new sales tool designed to help retail jewelry store associates confidently present natural and lab-grown diamond facts to customers. The new resource, titled “Counter Intelligence: Just the Facts about Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds”, is a comprehensive guide that provides sales associates with unbiased, credible information about both types of diamonds, enhancing the customer buying experience.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses in the fine jewelry marketplace, announces the completion of a comprehensive strategic planning process, marking a pivotal moment in its 119-year history. With the unveiling of a newly refined mission statement and a forward-thinking strategic plan, Jewelers of America is reaffirming its commitment to empowering and uniting its members while continuing to serve as the most trusted and influential voice of the jewelry industry.

New York, NY –– Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced it will host a Learning Workshop at the Alabama Jewelers Association Convention, to be held on April 26-27, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa in Montgomery, Alabama. 

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is seeking nominations for the best and brightest rising talents to be featured in Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 Program. This year, the 20 Under 40 Program has expanded to include a supplier category to recognize the talented individuals in supplier businesses that serve jewelry retailers.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and the GEM Awards Committee proudly announce the 2025 GEM Award Nominees in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence and Retail Innovation. The winners in these three categories will be announced live during GEM Awards on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has elected Sheryl Jones, President of Sheryl Jones, Inc. in New York, NY, as a new Jewelers of America Board Director. Jones was elected on September 23, 2024, at Jewelers of America’s Annual Membership meeting.

New York, NY – Jewelers of America returned to Capitol Hill last week, as JA leadership and members met with lawmakers to discuss policies and issues impacting the jewelry industry. The annual fly-in, led by the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC), was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.