Benefits & Services

The Georgia Jewelers Association (GJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and protect the welfare of retail jewelers in our state. In existence for over fifty years, there are currently almost two hundred retailer and supplier members throughout the state. Membership in GJA lends credibility and professionalism to your store. The many benefits of membership include:

• Annual Convention and Educational Conference features leading industry experts and educators to update you and your staff while enjoying networking and fellowship opportunities with other retail jewelers and suppliers.
• The Georgia Gem newsletter is sent quarterly to members and associates.
• Annual Jewelry Design Competition
• Annual Directory and convention Yearbook
• Annual Georgia Jewelers Scholarship Awards offered annually to members and their employees for educational advancement assistance for distance or on site courses taken from GJA approved educators.
• Atlanta Police Foundation Crime Stoppers Reward Fund assistance offered for retail and supplier associates of GJA
• Emailed updates and networking for all GJA members with announcements and notifications of items of interest to all members
• Federal Express Shipping Savings of up to 42% available to retail jewelry members through our special state association Discount Program with Fed Ex
• Two night hotel stay hosted by the Atlanta Jewelry Show for new members of GJA.

Your membership in the Georgia Jewelers Association affords you the opportunity to meet one on one with industry leaders, supports educational growth in our industry and adds credibility to your own business. GJA looks for ways to save money for our members and through our partnership with Atlanta Police Foundation Crime Stoppers, we are able to offer rewards for convictions of crimes against the jewelry industry in the state of Georgia.