The JA Report: News, Tips & Trends from Jewelers of America

JA Holds Firm on Zimbabwe

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) continues to debate the status of exports from the Marange region of Zimbabwe. Shipments of these diamonds were initially suspended after the 2009 KP Plenary. Jewelers of America believes this suspension should remain in place and must be adhered to by KP participants until further notice.

JAPAC Talks Retail Jewelry Issues with Capitol Hill Elite

Jewelers of America (JA) leaders and board members of JAPAC, the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee, met with legislators in Washington, D.C. on June 22 to ask them to support issues that impact jewelry businesses. We've included photos from the successful trip below.

JAPAC is the only PAC that supports the fine retail jewelry industry in on the federal level. Jewelers of America members can contribute to and learn more about JAPAC by visiting  www.jewelers.org/retail/r_JAPAC/.

JA Featuring Cruise Giveaways, Members-Only Lounge @ JA New York Show!

You don't want to miss a visit to the Jewelers of America Booth #1582 at the JA New York Summer Show, Sunday, July 24-Tuesday, July 26. We're featuring even more exciting member perks, giveaways and show specials than ever before.

Cruise Giveaway!

• The first 200 booth visitors will receive a 2-for-1 voucher for a Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise!
• You can also enter our special raffle to win a 4-night cruise for two to the Bahamas*, courtesy of Capital Marketing Concepts!
• Meet Denise Horton from Denise Horton of Capitol Marketing Concepts, who can show you how your staff can increase sales with your own Norwegian Cruise Line promotion.