JA in the News
June 7, 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!
JA exhibited at JCK from May 21-June 3 in the lobby of The Venetian Convention Center. At the booth, we spoke with JA members about our current programs and benefits as well as welcoming OVER # new members throughout the show.
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The JA Membership Team was excited to chat with jewelers during the JCK show!
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The JA booth was packed with both members and non-members to hear about JA's benefits and some exciting events coming up this summer.
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Copies of National Jeweler's State of the Majors -- which is published by Jewelers of America -- flew off the shelves!
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It's always a great time to get face-time with our amazing members -- we even signed up a few new members during the show weekend!
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The JA Membership Team, along with reps from Aurora Payments, had a successful 2024 show.
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JA's Benefit Partner Synchrony was our JCK booth neighbor in the lobby this year.
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President and CEO of DCA Terry Chandler was also in attendence to get jewelers excited about their sales courses and meet with the DCA Board of Directors.
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JA's Director of PR and Events Amanda Gizzi participated on a number of panels throughout the weekend: presented about JA on an industry resources panel; hosted a session about wedding trend; and interviewed the President of the Republic of Botswana on the importance of natural diamonds and their positive impact on the country.
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Director of PR & Events Amanda Gizzi moderated an interview with His Excellency The President of Botswana.
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President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Amanda Gizzi spoke about the importance of natural diamonds and how the market is creating a positive impact in Botswana.
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This presentation was highly anticipated and a first at the JCK shows, giving real insight into the global effect of the fine jewelry industry.
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President Mokgweetsi Masisi poses here with the panel who disussed the importance of natural diamonds and its effect on the economy in Botswana.
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JA's Amanda Gizzi also hosted a session on wedding trends, with experts Severine Ferrari (Engagement 101), Trish Carruth (Your Personal Jeweler) and Israel Morales (Sky Diamond Jewelers).
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The wedding trends panel discussed trending metal types, diamond cuts, and more!
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On Thursday May 30, JCK held a session on industry resources to give exposure to organizations and groups that support the industry (like JA!).
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Those featured on the panel included Jewelers of America, Jewelers Mutual Group, American Gem Society, Black in Jewelry Coalition and Women's Jewelry Association
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The Business Resources 101 panel featured Katherine Bodoh (AGS), Malyia McNaughton (Black in Jewelry Coalition & Made by Malyia), Mark Smelzer (Jewelers Mutual), Gabrielle Grazi (Women's Jewelry Association & Natural Diamond Council) and Amanda Gizzi (JA)
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Over 80 JA Supplier Members were exhibiting at either COUTURE, LUXURY or JCK this year. We were able to stop by some of their booths' to check out their trending pieces and new collections!
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Buddha Mama
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Dharm International
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SES Creations
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Omi Privé
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Dharm International
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Lali Jewels
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Gumuchian
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Hearts On Fire
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LeVian
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Mastoloni
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Lisa Nik
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Lika Behar
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Omi Privé
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John Hardy
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Artistry, Ltd.
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JA Members can search our Supplier Member Directory to connect with these designers and more!On Friday, May 31, JA hosted a Member Meetup for our members for the third year in a row, honoring the new
20 Under 40 Class of 2024! About 200 attendees were treated with cocktails and snacks after a long show day.
