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Join the community advancing women across the jewelry and watch industries.

Membership in the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) is designed to grow with you—supporting your career, expanding your network, and opening doors at every stage of your professional journey.

Membership That Grows With You

Your career doesn’t follow a single path—and neither does WJA membership. WJA supports women through every phase of their professional lives, offering different forms of value as your goals, experience, and ambitions evolve.

Early Career

• Education, mentorship, scholarships, and confidence-building support

Mid-Career

• Leadership opportunities, peer connection, and business growth

Established Leaders

• Influence, visibility, and meaningful opportunities to give back

Wherever you are today, WJA meets you there—and helps you move forward.

What You Gain as a WJA Member

A Powerful Industry Network

• Access to the WJA Member Directory, connecting you with professionals across the jewelry and watch industries

• Networking opportunities at major trade shows and WJA-hosted gatherings

• Local, national, and virtual connections through WJA communities

• Leadership and skill-building through local and national board service and committee roles

Professional Growth & Leadership Development

• Access to Luminary: Empowering Women and Allies Through Professional Networking

• Ongoing virtual programming and educational sessions

• Member-only pricing for WJA events and experiences

Mentorship

• Mentorship opportunities and free virtual panel discussions with industry experts

• Participation in WJA’s mentorship cohorts, developed in partnership with Mentoro

• Opportunities to mentor emerging professionals and help shape the future of the industry

Scholarships, Grants & Recognition

• Access to grants and scholarships totaling thousands of dollars annually

• Recognition across WJA platforms, including Shining Star Awards and other honors

Additional Member Benefits

• Exclusive discounts and partner benefits, including:

• Retail, travel, and hospitality discounts through Entertainment Benefits

• 10% off GIA distance education courses and lab classes

• 20% off NYU Stern School of Business Executive Education sustainability programs

• 10% off appraisal services through the International Gemological Institute (IGI)

• Free 3-month trial to Jeweler’s Circle, a global online marketplace

• 50% discount on Negotiable, an online negotiation training platform

Is WJA Right for You?

WJA serves women—and allies—across every role and career stage in the jewelry and watch industries.

Membership is for you if you:

• Value collaboration, leadership, and community

• Want to grow professionally while contributing to a stronger, more inclusive industry