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Why WJA?

 

Meeting new people and forming meaningful business relationships is the hallmark of the Women's Jewelry Association and its worldwide network of members.  

Seattle

Welcome to WJA Seattle!  

We are a diverse group of local professionals from many sides of the jewelry industry. If you are looking to make business connections, learn about new developments and make industry friends, please join us at our next event or contact us today. Our speakers and networking events are scheduled in locations throughout the greater Seattle area.  

No matter where you are in your jewelry business or career, we look forward to meeting you!

 

CONTACT AND FOLLOW US

 
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Stay in touch with us at seattlechapter@womensjewelryassociation.org

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UpCOMING EVENTS

           

Finish the year strong with WJA Seattle!



OCTOBER

Join us for:

The Procrastinator's Guide to Holiday Planning
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm
at Storica Studio in Seattle


Learn More & Register for Holiday Planning






NOVEMBER

Join us for:

WJA Seattle Open Board Meeting in November
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 10:30am
in Black Diamond, WA
(It will be worth the drive!)

Learn More & Register for Open Board Meeting






DECEMBER

Save the date for:

WJA Seattle's Holiday Party 2024!
Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Details to come soon!










Keep an eye out for more events coming soon in 2025!







Please join the email list for the most up to date information.
 

MEET THE BOARD

 
President: Ann Marie Keen

President Elect: Wendy Woldenberg (WEND Jewelry)

Treasurer: Christine Heidel (Storica Studio)

Membership VP: Megan Martin (Stuller, Inc.)

Programming VP: Lauren Forbes (Valerie Madison Jewelry)

Communications VP: Jolica Taguiped (Jolica Jewels)

Senior Advisor: Monica Stephenson (idazzle.com, ANZA Gem)

Members at Large: Allison Claire (Allison Claire); Francesca Lacagnina (Francesca Lacagnina)

Past President: Andrea Price (Sholdt Jewelry Design)

                              

Are you interested in becoming more involved with WJA Seattle?
Contact us at seattlechapter@womensjewelryassociation.org
We are always welcoming new members to join our board!





WJA Seattle - Speed Networking Event 2024



WJA Seattle - Jewelry Night Out 2024


 

PAST EVENTS

 
  • Retail Relationships with TWIST
  • An evening with EraGem
  • Gemstone Faceting with Nadine from Tumbled Upon Faceting (@ilovegreenrocks)
  • Increasing Sustainability with ANZA Gems and Columbia Gem House
  • Behind the Scenes at Sholdt
  • Succeeding at Sales with Olympic Jewelry
  • Optimize Your Website with Joe Varino, Shayne McCoy, Jennifer Shaheen & moderator Anna Samsonova
  • Jamie Joseph | Building a Successful Jewelry Business
  • Bill Boyajian presents "Developing the Mind of a Leader: Your Path to Lead and Inspire People"
  • Canadian Diamonds with Jon Phillips
  • Speed Mentoring featuring Lisa Bridge, Monica Stephenson, Deb Hiss, and Adrienne Krieger
  • Roger Dery | Holistic Stone Sourcing
  • Erika Winters and Grace Lavarro (Jewels by Grace) share Tips for Jewelry Brand Building
  • Technical Hand Drafting with Adrienne Krieger
  • Capitalizing On Color with Adam Graham
  • Tacos, Tequilla, Talk with Barbara Palumbo
  • Pearls with Nick Kwan
  • PR Tips with Jenn Cullen Williams
  • And many more