YOUR MASTER IJO JEWELER

Richard's Jewelry is a member of The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), which offers us extensive buying opportunities, allowing us to bring the top fashions and best prices to our clients. The organization also allows us to buy directly from the cutters through their offices in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world.

Through IJO, Richard's Jewelry can buy directly from diamond cutters in Antwerp, Belgium. We will even make the trip overseas to act as your broker and hand select your diamond from the vast inventory at their disposal.

The Independent Jewelers Organization itself is an organization focused on continuing education, offering seminars on both Gemology and Industry Trends, which promote consumer protection. IJO's GIA Title Program is a comprehensive gemological and business education program available to us.

Members have the opportunity to attend two trade shows a year where our top manufacturers exhibit the latest fashions in fine jewelry. We also have the opportunity to attend many educational seminars and to discuss with other members better ways to serve you, our clients.

"Independent" means we are long term local residents of the community involved in local issues, charities and events....we are not chain stores operating from offices outside the community.

WHY BUY FROM AN IJO JEWELER?

• The Independent Jewelers Organization offers us extensive buying opportunities, allowing us to bring the top fashions and best prices to you, our customer
• IJO also allows us to buy directly from the cutters through their offices in the famous city of Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world
• As Master IJO Jewelers we are full service jewelers with a knowledgeable staff who will educate and guide you through your purchase either online or at the store.
• As a customer of an IJO Jeweler you will receive a quarterly newsletter keeping you abreast of the latest fashions and trends.
• We also attend two trade shows each year, where top-notch manufacturers exhibit the latest designs.

WHAT IS THE IJO?

Starting in 1972, the Independent Jewelers Organization has become the largest buying group in the world. From its' modest beginnings with 52 members, the company has grown to over 850 members worldwide.

IJO's purchasing clout enables us to negotiate the best prices from more than 150 top suppliers in the industry. These savings are passed on to you.

The Independent Jewelers Organization offers you the opportunity to buy with confidence from a local jeweler behind the dot.com who will design, create, manufacture and stand behind the jewelry of your dreams, as well as offer the very best prices.