Jewelers of America (JA)

Jewelers of America is the national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate to professionalism and high social, ethical and environmental standards in the jewelry trade. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability. JA provides access to meaningful educational programs and services, leadership in public and industry affairs, and encourages members with common interests to act in their and the industry’s best interests.

Continental Buying Group

All members of the Continental Buying Group are highly respected, well established, have an impeccable credit rating with many fruitful years in the jewelry industry. Their buying power and ability to negotiate for the very best terms, prices and services with all types of vendors enables a member to compete or beat any other competitor. This makes it possible for the member to give his customer the best products, service and guarantees no other jeweler can match.

Master IJO Jeweler

Occasions Fine Jewelry is a member of The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), which offers us extensive buying opportunities, allowing us to bring the top fashions and best prices to our clients. The organization also allows us to buy directly from the cutters through their offices in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world.

Through IJO, Occasions Fine Jewelry can buy directly from diamond cutters in Antwerp, Belgium. We will even make the trip overseas to act as your broker and hand select your diamond from the vast inventory at their disposal.

The Independent Jewelers Organization itself is an organization focused on continuing education, offering seminars on both Gemology and Industry Trends, which promote consumer protection. IJO's GIA Title Program is a comprehensive gemological and business education program available to us.

Members have the opportunity to attend two trade shows a year where our top manufacturers exhibit the latest fashions in fine jewelry. We also have the opportunity to attend many educational seminars and to discuss with other members better ways to serve you, our clients.

Why purchase from a Master IJO Jeweler?

Confidence
As a Master IJO Jeweler, we adhere strictly to the following values to give you the confidence you need to make the right jewelry selection and purchase.
Trust
We earn your trust based on Integrity, Honesty and Expertise we deliver through our hometown service.
Integrity
As a Master IJO Jeweler, we adhere to an ethical code of conduct and best business practices.
Honesty
We are sincere and truthful about the information and pricing of the fine jewelry we sell in our store.
Expertise
Our combination of experience, skill and knowledge is a quality we bring to help you make a confident jewelry purchase.