Big news in the jewelry world — Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America MJSA is officially teaming up with Jewelers of America JA after boards and members gave the green light ✅ The deal is expected to be wrapped up in the next few weeks ⏳
MJSA’s board chair Edward DeCristofaro explained this move wasn’t random — it’s all about survival and strength 💪 The US jewelry manufacturing scene has shrunk by half in 25 years according to data, putting pressure on MJSA and making unity a must for big wins especially on advocacy like tariff battles 🎯🔥
JA President and CEO David Bonaparte agrees that joining forces means stronger, smarter leadership for jewelers and suppliers across the country 🇺🇸 The new unified group will represent the whole jewelry supply chain, making everything more efficient and powerful ⚡
MJSA, founded back in 1903, has long connected manufacturers, suppliers, and designers — providing equipment, resources, and education through its MJSA Journal 📚💼 After the merger MJSA will dissolve as a standalone but members won’t lose benefits — they’ll gain access to JA’s perks too 🎁
An advisory board made of former MJSA leaders will stay active to guide advocacy on manufacturing and design 🛠️ The MJSA Journal and Education Foundation will continue operating with the same faces behind the scenes 📰🎓
MJSA’s Attleboro office will close and operations will move to JA’s New York headquarters 🏢 The fate of MJSA’s eight employees is still being worked out 🤝
This is JA’s third big acquisition in recent years — after National Jeweler in 2015 and the Diamond Council of America in 2017 — proving JA is leveling up to lead the jewelry industry’s future 💥👑