Jewelers of America

Jewelers of America
AbbreviationJA
Formation1906
PurposeAdvance the professionalism and ethics of the jewelry industry.
Headquarters120 Broadway, Suite 2820
New York, New York
Websitewww.jewelers.org

The Jewelers of America (JA) is a trade association of professionals in the United States jewelry industry. The organization was formed in 1906. Jewelers of America produces a Code of Professional Practices for use by those in the industry. The association also provides information to help consumers learn about jewelry.[1]

In 2009, the Jewelers of America formed a strategic alliance with Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company to enhance services to the industry.[2]

National Jeweler

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In January 2015, Jewelers of America acquired National Jeweler from Emerald Expositions.[3] National Jeweler magazine was founded in 1906.

References

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  1. ^ "Jewelry Association gives TV shopper advice", The Index-Journal, Greenwood, South Carolina, 69th year, number 248, November 17, 1987, page 13. (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Jewelers Mutual, Jewelers of America forge partnership", News-Record, Neenah, Wisconsin, volume 61, edition 11, June 10, 2009, page 6. (subscription required)
  3. ^ Bates, Bob. "Jewelers of America Buys, Will Run National Jeweler" Archived 2016-02-08 at the Wayback Machine, JCKonline.com, 12 January 2015. Retrieved on 07 February 2016.
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