Industry reps tell retailers: Prepare for NGO conflict-diamond survey
New York—Jewelers of America (JA), the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and the World Diamond Council (WDC) are urging retailers to be prepared for a conflict-diamond survey now being fielded...
JA presses for sales tax fairness act
New York--In the hopes of leveling the playing field between Internet and brick-and-mortar retailers, Jewelers of America (JA) is urging Congress to reintroduce and pass the Sales Tax Fairness and...
JA urges members to fight luxury-tax initiatives
New York--Concerned about proposed legislation in New York and Illinois to enact luxury taxes on jewelry and watches, Jewelers of America (JA) is asking retail jewelers to join its letter-writing and...
Jewelers for Children names new board
New York—Jewelers for Children has elected Howard Sherwood, co-president of Daniel's Jewelers, as the new chairman of its board of directors.
JFC expands Facets of Hope event in Vegas
New York-- Jewelers for Children (JFC) will hold its 11th Annual Facets of Hope celebration on May 31 in Las Vegas and, that same day, will celebrate the first JFC Children's Day.
U.S. retailers get poor grade from NGOs
New York—A new survey from non-governmental organizations Global Witness and Amnesty International USA indicates that the American retail-jewelry industry is failing to take adequate measures...
JA names Tiffany's Headley first-ever COO
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has named Tiffany and Co. veteran Robert Headley as its first chief operating officer, effective Feb. 23.
JA: Economic recovery act will benefit jewelers
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) says the economic stimulus act contains several measures that will benefit jewelers, including small business provisions that will benefit the industry, and tax...
JA Town Hall: Independent jewelers must diversify
New York—As part of its educational program at the recent JCK Las Vegas show, Jewelers of America (JA) held an extended session of its Town Hall Forums.
JA's Political Action Committee expands board
New York--The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC) has expanded its board of directors and embarked on a two-year drive to raise funds from JA members.
JA supports 'Sales Tax Fairness' bill
New York—Throwing its support behind a measure it believes will level the retail tax playing field, Jewelers of America (JA) has encouraged the swift passage of the "Sales Tax Fairness and...
JA issues call to action on Kimberley Process
New York—As Kimberley Process (KP) participants meet at their plenary this week, Jewelers of America (JA) is urging them to complete the work started in 2003.
JA provides new guidance on Burmese gem ban
Jewelers of America has sent its members updated guidance on the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008, which banned the importation of Burmese jadeite and rubies last September.
Illinois drops plan for luxury tax
New York--The state of Illinois has abandoned legislation that would have placed a 5 percent luxury tax on in-state purchases of jewelry and timepieces totaling more than $20,000, Jewelers of America...
JA praises passage of store-improvement legislation
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) welcomes the two-year extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements recently signed into law by President Bush.
JA reaches milestone in JFC donations
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) members have given more than $100,000 in individual donations to Jewelers For Children (JFC), the jewelry industry's national charity.
JA asks Congress to support sales tax changes
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has signed and endorsed a letter asking members of Congress to pass the Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act.
JA, National Jeweler partner on profit-building tool
New York--Beginning this year, Jewelers of America (JA) and National Jeweler are combining two of the industry's most detailed research projects: JA's Cost of Doing Business Survey and National...
N.Y. state budget passes without luxury tax
New York--The New York state legislature has officially passed the fiscal year 2009-2010 state budget and it does not include a luxury tax, Jewelers of America (JA) announced on Monday.
Customs clarifies rules on banned Burmese gems
New York--The U.S. Customs Department has issued a set of more specific regulations for ruby and jadeite importers, including requirements that the companies obtain exporter certification and evidence...