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In This Issue
Jewelry Trends: Purple
Valentine's Day Gift Trends
Onsite Certification Exams
Careers Guide Online
GEM Awards Shines
Tip: Protect from Home Invasion
Diamond Guidance
JA's RBP Efforts
JA in D.C.
Free Social Media Tool
Upcoming Events
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

RETAILERS

Andre Laurent Joyeria
Bucaramanga, Santander

Eclectic Designs
Elizabeth City, NC

Georg Jensen, Inc.
New York, NY

Gold Creations by NUHA
Levittown, NY

Gramercy Park Jewelers
Rochester Hills, MI

Herricks Jewelers
Garden City Park, NY

Norman Mahan Jewelers
Mill Valley, CA

The Gem Jewelry
Repair & Sales
Harrisburg, PA

SUPPLIERS

M&R Studio
Poughkeepsie, NY

Premier Fashion Brands
Minneapolis, MN

SmartWork Media
New York, NY





TRENDS SPOTLIGHT

Jewelry Trend: The Color Purple

Pantone announced Radiant Orchid as the 2014 Color of the Year, which means purple is going to be the color to accessorize with. See gemstone jewelry by JA Member designers that fit the Radiant Orchid color trend in our Trend Report.

Love is in the air and JA's consumer education arm, Jewelry Information Center, is promoting Valentine's jewelry and gemstones to consumers. Watch the video to see the gift picks.  

FEATURED MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Demonstrate your jewelry sales and/or management experience by completing JA Sales and Management Professional Certifications. JA is offering exams onsite at the JA New York Show, March 2nd. Register early and save $10 on exam fees!  

Jewelers of America updated its Guide to Careers in the Jewelry Industry, part of our Career Center at www.jewelers.org. Flip through the digital guide and share with anyone who is interested in exploring the many career options in our industry.   

2014 GEM Awards Shines With Industry Stars & Celebrities
Jewelry Information Center held its 12th annual GEM Awards gala on January 10, 2014. The GEM Award winners announced live included: Tiffany & Co. - Communications; Kara Ross - Design; Victoria Gomelsky - Media Excellence. See more photos from the event that had everyone buzzing . . .  

JCK Tucson Show. Register today!
TOP TIPS

Home Sweet Home: Home Invasion Security Tips  

If you were the victim of a robbery at work, you probably have procedures in place. But what if a criminal targets you at home? Learn five tips that can help prevent a home invasion from Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.
RESPONSIBLE DIAMONDS UPDATE

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's imperative that jewelers can showcase diamonds as products of love and not violence. Review JA's exclusive guidance on conflict diamonds with your staff and positively address the facts if customers have questions.  

To increase consumer confidence in jewelry, Jewelers of America is a leader in developing responsible business practices for the industry. Learn more about JA's recent efforts in this area, like JA President & CEO David J. Bonaparte's attendance at a recent Kimberley Process Plenary and a Memorandum of Understanding with other industry associations to achieve a greater influence over RBP challenges that face jewelry retailers and suppliers.  

TRENDS SPOTLIGHT
JA President & CEO David Bonaparte Meets with D.C. Legislators

JA Continues to Advocate for Jewelers With D.C. Decision-Makers

On January 15, 2014, JA President & CEO David J. Bonaparte (top right) met with two key House leaders, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (top right), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pete Sessions (bottom right), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, to discuss issues of importance to jewelers, including sales tax fairness. JA diligently monitors Congress, through our legislative counsel, led by Timothy Haake (bottom right) of Haake & Associates, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Jewelers can help us influence legislative issues by taking action to contact representatives using our Legislative Action Center.

Free App Helps Jewelers Tell Stories on Social

Jewelers of America's new social media marketing partner, Likeable Jewelers, is offering a free app, called Storytellit, to make marketing your business even easier and more fun.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 3-8, 2014: JCK Tucson, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, AZ
Don't miss JA PR & Special Events Director Amanda Gizzi's seminar "Trend Tracking: 101," Tuesday, Feb 4, 11am-12pm.

February 4-9, 2014: AGTA GemFair, Tucson Convention Center, AZ
Visit Jewelers of America at Booth 16. And don't forget to stop by JA Supplier Member booths; click here for the AGTA JA Exhibitor List.

March 1-4, 2014: JA New York Winter Show, Javits Convention Center, NY
Visit Jewelers of America at Booth 2207

March 8-10, 2014: SJTA Atlanta Jewelry Show, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA
Visit Jewelers of America at Lobby 8

For a full list of upcoming industry events, visit
Jewelers of America's Industry Events Directory at www.jewelers.org.