Among the new faces at this year’s International Jewelery Fair (IJF) in Sydney will be members of the US-based Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO).
The IJO is a founding member of the Global Jewelers Network, a collaboration with Australia’s National Jewelers and The Company of Master Jewelers (CMJ) operating in the UK and Ireland.
Coming from the US and Canada, the IJO members are scheduled to participate in a 14-day tour of Australia and New Zealand which will begin at the IJF in Sydney’s Darling Harbor on 19-21 August.
Led by president Jeff Roberts, the IJO will also meet with National’s management team while in Australia in order to further promote resource sharing.
National managing director Colin Pocklington told Jewelers it will be a tremendous opportunity for all involved.
“The Global Jewelers Network is already delivering benefits to all three groups,” he said.
“The IJO motto is ‘strength in numbers’ and with more than 1,500 jewelry stores represented it certainly has substantial collective industry knowledge that will benefit all of our members for years to come”.
Once the IJF has concluded, the group will then tour the Blue Mountains, Port Douglas, and Auckland. A meeting between National representatives and the CMJ recently took place in England.
More reading
Promising progress for Global Jewelers Network
Latest trends capture the spotlight at the bustling Australian Jewelery Fair
Jewelers Den: Kickstarter for Young Jewelers
National members ready for Antwerp
Strong attendance for National at 2022 Fair
Melbourne Jewelery Expo successfully kicks off year
