Our Mission is to build a thriving and inclusive community for all Illinois Jewelry and watch Industry professionals,
dedicated to improving industry standards, fostering collaboration, and driving collective success.

Founded in 1874, the Chicago Jewelers Association (CJA) is the Midwest’s oldest and most respected jewelry organization.

For more than a century, we’ve provided a trusted community for retailers, wholesalers, sales representatives, and manufacturers to exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and shape the future of the jewelry industry.