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NYSJA Member Applications

The New York State Jewelers Association was formed in 1909 to foster, promote and protect the welfare of the jewelers in New York State. With over 700 members from Montauk to Buffalo, the NYSJA represents the top retailers, designers, suppliers and manufacturers in New York City—the jewelry capital of the world.

Applications to join the NYSJA as either an Associate Member or a Regular Member are available via this website.

NYSJA ASSOCIATE Members are: Manufacturers, Designers, Importers, Suppliers, Distributors, Merchandisers, Sales Representatives, Refiners, Security, Financial or Insurance Services for the Jewelry Industry. If your company fits this description please complete and return our NYSJA Associate Member Application.

NYSJA REGULAR Members are: Retailers, Boutiques, Kiosks, Independents. If your company fits this description please complete and return our Jewelers of America Member Application.

If you have any further questions about membership, please call the NYSJA
office at 212-290-1555 or write to .

NYSJA Member Benefits

  • Federal Express Services: up to 22% on select FedEx Services-FedEx Express; FedEx Ground; FedEx International and FedEx Kinko’s. Please call 1.800.475.6708 for questions. Enrollment forms are available online or through Jewelers of America, call 646-658-0246 and speak to Carey Miller, or email: .
  • Health/Dental Insurance: through GHI (Group Health Incorporated) all firms are eligible. Largest panel of doctors in the state. Almost 100% hospital participation. Call Jeff Borowick: 1-800-427-5358 ext. 148, email: .
  • New Scholarship program: for NYSJA members and employees looking to further their career in the jewelry industry. Award increments of $2500. Call the NYSJA office for application forms, 212-290-1555.
  • Discounted advertising opportunities: in the NYSJA newsletter Observations distributed three times a year to over 700 New York area members and the Awards Dinner Journal, distributed at the NYSJA Awards Dinner in July. Call the NYSJA office: 212-290-1555.
  • NYS Disability Insurance: through Mutual of Omaha, Long term care, Nursing home, Assisted Living, Whole and Term Insurance, Pension Plans etc. Please call Ameen Abdulkareem: 203-855-1425 for further information and to enroll.
  • GE Money: inventory financing, lines of credit, receivables financing, and vendor lines of credit. Financing for customer purchases. Please call Regina Leadem: 203-421-4429, or email: .
  • Jewelers Block Insurance: through Jewelers Mutual all types of insurance to cover your individual needs. Please call 800-558-6411 or email .
  • Networking opportunities: through Area meetings held throughout the state, at the Annual Awards Banquet and trade shows. Please call the NYSJA office for further information.
  • Credit Card Processing: through First National Merchant Solutions. Discounted rates. Please call Mickey Herbert: 703-461-5212.
  • Jewelers of America: Expanded Scholarship Programs available for GIA courses, DIC courses, JEF courses. Please call Jewelers of America offices for applications: 800-223-0673.