The company plans to raise the prices of select watches to offset the impact of tariffs.
The Heart of the Industry: Giving Bench Jewelers the Recognition They Deserve
Bench jewelers spend years honing their skills, Jewelers of America’s Certification validates their talents.

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Bench jewelers are the backbone of the industry—they design, create, repair, collaborate, and play a vital role in earning customers’ trust. Their skills are highly sought after by consumer clients to bring their heirlooms back to life or a dream piece to fruition.
- Certified Beginner Bench Jeweler (CBBJ)
- Certified Bench Jeweler (CBJ)
- Certified Master Bench Jeweler (CMBJ)
Bench Certification is passing both a written exam and a practical test. The written exam pushes jewelers’ breadth of knowledge, while the practical puts their tangible skills to the test.
Why did you decide to pursue Bench Certification through Jewelers of America?
What do you feel this achievement means for your future in the jewelry industry?
“Every item of jewelry I work on now has an attachment of being performed by a JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler, and each item, big or small, must achieve those standards.” George Fox, CMBJ, Fox Fine Jewelers
What does this certification mean to you personally, and how do you feel about receiving it?

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