The New York State Jewelers Association was founded in 1909 to foster, promote and protect the welfare of the jewelers in New York State. With membership now open to all jewelry industry professionals in the United States, the NYSJA represents the top retailers, designers, suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and gem labs throughout the USA.

NYSJA is pleased to announce the annual "Call for Nominations for Favorite Awards". Nominations are now being accepted for:

Favorite Advertising Sales Representative

Favorite Jewelry Sales Representative

Favorite Watch Sales Representative

Favorite Jewelry Store

 

Please click on the link below for a nomination form.

Thank you for participating.

 

2013 Call for Nominations for Favorite Awards

 

Please send in your nominations only once. Forms can be emailed to: info@newyorkjewelers.org or faxed to:

877-281-8638.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!! The Fourth Annual NYSJA Golf Outing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the fabulous Willow Ridge Country Club. This year, NYSJA will be supporting the Jewelers for Children Charity. Please plan on attending this exciting event and supporting the JFC!

 

Registration and Sponsorships are now being accepted.

 

Click here for the fillable registration form:

2013 Golf Outing Fillable Registration Form

 

Click here for the Sponsorship Forms:

2013 Sponsorship Forms

 

2013 Dues Renewal Invoices have been mailed. Invoices can be scanned and emailed to: info@newyorkjewelers.org or faxed to: 877-281-8638.

 

Click here for a 2013 Membership Application:

2013 MEMBERSHIP FORM

 

Please stay tuned to the website for upcoming announcements regarding the organization.

 

Thank you to all of the sponsors, ticket purchasers, advertisers and donors who helped make this year a great year for NYSJA!

 

 

NYSJA held it's Third Annual Golf Outing on Monday, October 1, 2012- at the Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY.

NYSJA IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT A $5,000 Donation will be made to the "JEWELERS FOR VETERANS FOUNDATION". This is a very honorable cause whereby industry jewelers will hire and train US Veterans for jobs in the jewelry trade. A wonderful day was had by all who attended!! The weather was spectacular and many remarked that it was a fabulous event.

 

NYSJA would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make the event a wonderful success:

• Baume & Mercier
• Circa
• Forevermark
• JCK
• Jewelers Mutual
• Kay Cameron
• Manhattan Gold & Silver
• Martin Flyer
• Mikimoto
• Raymond Weil

 

Also thank you to all who participated, donated to the auction, and/or sponsored a Pin Flag or a Tee Box sign.

 

Once again the NYSJA Favorite Awards were presented.

Congratulations to the following Award Winners:

• Favorite Jewelry Store: Cornell's Jewelers, Rochester, NY
• Favorite Advertising Sales Representative: Dan Kisch, SmartWork Media
• Favorite Jewelry Sales Representative: Kara Sheridan, Mikimoto
• Favorite Watch Sales Representative: Mike Hopper II, Baume & Mercier.

 

Please copy and paste the link below to view photos of the event!

Or, visit the NYSJA Facebook Page!

 

https://www.facebook.com/NYSJA.Org/photos_stream

 

The New Capwiz program has been launched! Please click on the Membership Tab above and select "Legislative Action" from the drop down menu. The Capwiz program will enable NYSJA members to be appraised of the ongoing legislative proposals and changes in Washington affecting the jewelry industry. Please continue to refer to the site for current information.

NYSJA has a New Fax Number: 877-281-8638.

 

EXCITING NEWS!!! NYSJA IS NOW OPEN TO ALL JEWELRY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES! Join now and take advantage of the exclusive benefits that are available to NYSJA members only!

NYSJA is pleased and thrilled to now offer HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS !! NYSJA has partnered with Cool Insuring Agency in Latham, NY. Please go to www.coolins.com for exclusive NYSJA members only Health Care plans. The following insurance benefits will be offered:

• Medical and Dental
• Life and AD and D Insurance
• Disability
• Employer- Sponsored Voluntary Programs
• Retirement Plans
• Section 125 FSA
• HRA/HSA Accounts

If you are an NYSJA member in good standing, please contact Eric Kane at eckane@coolins.com or call 800-233-0115.

*NYSJA Member Benefits only:

• Health Plan Connection through Cool Insuring Agency
• Pension Plans, 401K Plans, Long Term Care
• Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning
• Scholarship Program
• Discounted Advertising on the NYSJA website and in the E Newsletter
• Credit Card Processing with excellent rates

  

*and a host of additional money saving benefits! Please refer to the membership tab "Join Now" for the money saivng benefits NYSJA has to offer members only.

NYSJA is expanding! The Bylaws have been revised so that anyone who is involved in the jewelry industry can join! (previously only New York State business owners or residents of NY could join)

NYSJA is thrilled to announce the New Job Opportunities section under the Membership Tab. Click on Membership Tab at top bar and select "Job Opportunities " from the drop down menu.

The Web-Based Database has launched for NYSJA!! Members will be able to access their information as well as research other members 24/7. To use the database, click on "Member Login" at the top of this page. Your username will be your first name initial and your full last name. Click on "Forgot password" and a new password will be sent to you. If you do not have a valid email address, you will not be in the database. If you need to renew, login and click the "Membership Tab" then select " Pay Dues Online".Fill out the form and click "submit" and you are done!" Renew now and take advantage of this great new networking tool as well as the numerous new benefits that have been added for 2010. Keep referring to the website for further updates.

Additional Partnerships with other companies are currently being researched by NYSJA. If your company provides a service or product that NYSJA members can use- please contact us!

NYSJA is pleased to announce a partnership program with The Retail Council of New York State (www.retailcouncilnys.com). The Retail Council represents the full spectrum in today's retail marketplace from the largest chains to the independent "main street" merchant. Starting immediately, NYSJA members can take advantage of Retail Council's member value programs including: credit card processing; workman's compensation insurance; Fed Ex shipping discounts; Health Insurance; Energy and Payroll programs. For a more detailied list,click on the "Membership Tab" then "Join Us " above.

NYSJA has also partnered with JCK Las Vegas! (www.jcklasvegasshow.com).This new partnership will allow NYSJA members: Access to the VIP Buyer Lounge; Concierge Services; Show Registration Services; Networking Roundtable Discussions; Hometown Press Photo Opportunities; andDaily Exclusive Sweepstakes.

NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR NYSJA: 501 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Phone number: 212-290-1555 and email: info@newyorkjewelers.org.

WATCH THE NYSJA HISTORICAL VIDEO: Watch Joel Kopel, Mike Wilson, PeggyJo Donahue, Hershel Graubart, and others speak about the NYSJA Centennial Celebration in Utica, NY, 2009. Click Here To Play Video

New Member Benefits are available through NYSJA, the Retail Council of New York State, JCK Las Vegas and The Antique Jewelry and Watch show! Click on the "Membership Tab; "Join Us" for a complete list and contact information. Or, click on the logo's listed to the right for further information.

Email Addresses: Please provide us with a current email address if you are not receiving the E Newsletter. NYSJA is "going green" and paperless as much as possible. Email communication will now be the primary form of communication between NYSJA and its members.

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