Jewelers of America

Jewelers of America (JA) is an independent non-profit private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1906, by jewelers for jewelers to advance the professionalism and ethics of the jewelry industry. The foundation represents companies from all areas of the jewelry supply chain. JA members include independent jewelry stores, jewelry retail chains, jewelry manufacturers and suppliers, jewelry designers and brands and service providers to the jewelry industry. The board of directors is responsible for the administration of the foundation.Jewelers of America's investment portfolio is valued at over $57.71 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, private equity and cash.