b'JA SPOTLIGHT ADVERTORIALother industry groups to help stave offtogether two well-respected industry measures that could negatively impactorganizations that will enhance the value jewelry businesses and their customers. offered to both of their members.By joining forces, JA and MJSA will IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY be able to expand resources for manufac-Jewelers of America Impact Initiative,turers, designers, suppliers, and retailers a multifaceted program designed to fosteralike through networking opportunities, the sustainability of the jewelry industry,broader educational programming, and is one of the newest programs. Part of thea stronger collective voice on key issues initiatives focus is to fund organizationsaffecting the jewelry industry.and projects that directly benefit the U.S. jewelry sector and are focused on advanc- WHY MEMBERSHIP MATTERSing ethical practices, supporting environ- Every program, initiative, and partner-mental responsibility, driving innovation,ship that Jewelers of America develops is and investing in education. The Future Jewelers Academy, created by the BIJC Education Fund,rooted in the belief that a thriving jewelry The 2025 Jewelers of America Impactwas a recipient of Jewelers of Americas Impact Initiative. Picturedindustry benefits everyone. Whether its Initiative recipients were: BIJC Educationat the official launch of the academy are, from left, Thomas Davis,advocating for fair legislation, support-Lisette Scott, Elyssa Jenkins-Prez, Adrianne Sanogo, Malyia Fund, Diamonds Do Good, Jewelers Secu- McNaughton, and Annie Doresca. ing new talent, or providing grants that rity Alliance, Jewelers Vigilance Commit- fuel innovation, JA is working to create tee, Providence Jewelers Club, and Texas Jewelers Association.opportunities for its members to succeed.Now is the perfect time for jewelers to join the organization. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WORKFORCE Membership unlocks access to exclusive educational resources, Workforce development is a key priority for Jewelers of America,certification programs, scholarships, and advocacy efforts that pro-and its scholarship programs make education and training moretect and grow businesses. It also connects members to a nationwide accessible. Among them is the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Benchcommunity of like-minded professionals who share a commitment to Scholarship, which directly supports students pursuing bench jewelryexcellence and ethical practices.careers. By providing financialTo learn more about Jewelers of Americas initiatives or to become assistance, JA is helping toa member, visit www.jewelers.org.close the skills gap and bring more qualified bench jewelers into the industry.A JA PUBLICATION AUGUST 2025 MJSA JOURNAL PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN JEWELRY MAKING & DESIGNIn addition to the bench scholarships, in 2025 Jewelers of America awarded 23 schol-arships to JA members towardAUGUST 2025 | MJSA.ORGaward programs and certifica- Quality by tion at renowned education providers. DesignUNIFYING WITH MJSA TO BUILD A STRONGER INDUSTRY TOGETHERIn a significant move to fur- ther strengthen and streamline the jewelry industry, Jewelers of America has recently an-nounced its affilia-Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman partnered withtion with Manufac-Jewelers of America to establish a scholarshipturing Jewelers andThe MJSA supporting bench jewelers. Suppliers of Amer- Journal is aresource forFEATUREica. This strategicjewelry makers DIARY OF A MAD CASTERA Behind-the-Scenes Look partnership brings and designers. at a Casters Daily GrindIN THE KNOWDIAMOND DISRUPTED64 RETAILER HALL OF FAME 2025 How Price, Ethics, & Origin Are Reshaping the MarketTECH TIPSMETAL MANAGEMENTInventory Tips to Maximize Value and Minimize Loss'