Industry Organizations

Richard Krauss and Ridgewood Jewelers are proud to be distinguished members of many leading industry organizations.

The Ohio Jewelers Association (OJA) is one of the largest state jewelry association in the United States. The OJA Members are currently enjoying the many outstanding benefits and services that membership provides. As a member of OJA, we support efforts to promote and protect our industry in Ohio and across the nation. Membership in OJA offers us the opportunity to enhance our experience and knowledge to better serve you. The Ohio Jewelers Association offers educational scholarships to its membership to encourage members to become jewelry experts.

Jewelers of America (JA) is the largest trade organization for retail jewelers, with more than 10,000 members nationwide. All JA members annually make an ethics commitment and have access to the best and most current education programs. Jewelers of America is a national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate for professionalism and high social, ethical and environmental standards in the jewelry trade. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability. JA provides access to meaningful educational programs and services, leadership in public and industry affairs, and encourage members with common interests to act in their and the industry’s best interests

The Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO) Those who appreciate the best in jewelry know to put their trust in the hands of an RJO jeweler. Jewelers granted membership in RJO are required to meet the highest standards in the industry, including honesty, integrity and value.

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) A nonprofit institute, GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development. GIA attained its leadership role through decades of integrity and ingenuity, and everything we do is still driven by this mission.

The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is the only organization dedicated solely to providing credit reporting, collections and marketing services to the jewelry industry. Our database of over 70,000 jewelry industry-related businesses provides JBT members with the latest information to support their credit decision processes.