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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 world-wide network of members.
Student Members
WJA is currently offering students a FREE first year of membership. After the first year, a student membership renewal is $75 per year.
To be eligible for the free membership, students must be 18 years and older, enrolled in a part-time or full-time jewelry-related educational program (leading to a certificate or degree), and must not already be a member of WJA. Please send an email to rachel@womensjewelryassociation.com for more details and to take advantage of this special offer.
To be eligible for the free membership, students must be 18 years and older, enrolled in a part-time or full-time jewelry-related educational program (leading to a certificate or degree), and must not already be a member of WJA. Please send an email to rachel@womensjewelryassociation.com for more details and to take advantage of this special offer.
WJA Student Members Receive
- Access to the WJA website and member directory which offers an incredible network of professionals in the jewelry and watch industries
- Networking events at all major shows internationally
- Access to WJA Connect, an online community platform for members to collaborate, share true knowledge, and build relationships
- Virtual Career Center community to post open positions and seek out new career opportunities
- A robust mentorship program and opportunities for your employees to volunteer as "expert" mentors
- Members-only prices for WJA events
- Leadership and skill development through local and national board service and committee work
- 10% member discount on GIA distance education courses and lab classes
- 20% member discount on New York University's Stern School of Business Executive Education sustainability programs
- 10% membership discount on all appraisals through International Gemological Institute (IGI)
- Free 2-month trial for a new exhibitor subscription to the Jeweler's Circle, a global online marketplace for rare and exquisite jewelry and gems
- Free e-commerce site for one year* through Gem + Jewel, a digital technology solution created to provide retail jewelers with turnkey website creation & hosting services.
- Access to thousands of dollars in scholarships
- Access to recognition platforms like the DIVA design contest, Shining Star awards, and more.
- Educational webinars and workshops at industry trade shows
- Free Pearl As One Course through The Cultured Pearl Association of America
- Online self-paced Negotiable training course
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training
*Does not include 5% order processing fee
For more information on student membership, please contact WJA Membership & Operations Manager, Rachel Jurisz at rachel@womensjewelryassociation.com.