Founded in 1933, the California Jewelers Association (CJA) represents the interests of jewelry professionals and is the largest state association of retail jewelers and suppliers in the United States. The California Jewelers Association advocates high ethical standards and assists members in improving their business skills and profitability through member services and marketing programs.

CaliforniaJewelers.org has a lot to offer its members and consumers. By virtue of being a member, you enjoy many exclusive benefits and services, available to CJA Members only at a nominal annual membership dues fee.

The Consumer

As a consumer, CJA can help you

Gain easy access to jewelry stores Gain easy access to beautiful jewelry With educational consumer brochures to help you with your jewelry purchases.

The CJA Member

As a CJA member, you benefit in several ways, some of which include:

Automatic enrollment in our exclusive list of jewelers on our website

Simply being a part of this list entitles you to our many benefits and programs. The savings you receive from these benefits, literally pays for the cost of your annual membership dues fee. More importantly, as a CJA member, you support efforts to promote and protect our industry in California and across the nation through:

Consumer marketing, to encourage and enhance retail sales. Public image campaigns, to ensure confidence in the ethical treatment of customers when purchasing fine jewelry.

By being a member of the CJA, you have the opportunity to enhance your experience and knowledge through our various publications and events. Our members are also entitled to attend our networking events and seminars on important topics (such as current industry issues, sales, marketing and security).


Please be sure to read the following sections of the CJA web site in order to stay updated on current industry issues:

Membership Benefits and Services West Coast Jewelry Show CJA News