JA, JIC Announce Merger

Trade association Jewelers of America (JA) and non-profit public relations association Jewelry Information Center (JIC), announced that they will merge, creating a unified resource for the jewelry industry.

The two, which serve the U.S. fine jewelry and watch industries, said on Friday that the merger “is a natural evolution of the two organizations’ longstanding relationship.”

Once the merger is finalized, JIC will be the consumer public relations and marketing arm of JA and all JIC retail and supplier members will become JA members.

According to JA President & CEO Matthew A. Runci, the two organizations play complementary roles. “Combining our resources – in the fields of professional development and industry advocacy and promotion – leaves us well-positioned to remain a leader in the advancement of the fine jewelry industry and its professionals in the 21st century.”