Mission, Vision & History
Our Mission
WJA Mission Statement:
To help women in the jewelry and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services.
WJA Vision Statement:
To be the premier business networking organization dedicated to enriching and advancing the professional lives of the women in the jewelry and watch industries.
— Women’s Jewelry Association
“Winning the inaugural WJA Cindy Edelstein scholarship allowed me to acquire the necessary equipment, and enrol in the required courses, to complete the GIA’s Graduate Gemologist program. I give back by mentoring other WJA members.”
Black in Jewelry Coalition attending the WJAY Ruby Gala November 2023
WJA TURNS 40 at the ruby gala in nyc!
In 2021, I was awarded the inaugural BIPOC member grant.
WJA NorCal Chapter Conversations in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series coupled with funds from WJA National helped to fund additional WJA member grants this year to specifically support BIPOC applicants (Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color)
enjoying the 2021 wja gala in nyc
2021 WJA Gala in NYC with the BIJC Board.
In 2017, I was awarded the inaugural WJA Cindy Edelstein Award.
CLICK THIS LINK to catch my interview at the WJA Gala.