WJA Austin

WJA Austin For thirty + years, the Women’s Jewelry Association has been the leading networking and leadership organization for women in the jewelry industry.

For thirty + years, the Women’s Jewelry Association has been the leading networking and leadership organization for women in the jewelry, watch, and related industries. Membership is comprised of professional women and men from all industry areas and professional levels, from student to sole proprietor to CEO and every stage in between.

Join us tomorrow 🔨🔥 Mary Ann Moss of mamoss.com .art will be one of our panelists! She has 15 years of professional ben...
03/12/2026

Join us tomorrow 🔨🔥 Mary Ann Moss of mamoss.com .art will be one of our panelists! She has 15 years of professional bench jeweler experience and is a master at stone setting, jewelry repair, and custom!

RSVP via link in bio, we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us this Friday, March 13th, 6pm at 🔥 We’re so excited of Parallax Studios will be one of our panelists! She is a ...
03/12/2026

Join us this Friday, March 13th, 6pm at 🔥 We’re so excited of Parallax Studios will be one of our panelists! She is a multidisciplinary artist and fabricator who has applied her skills to a range of fields, from scientific glassblowing and industrial welding to large-scale sculpture, exhibit fabrication, and custom functional design.

Link in bio to RSVP for the event!

Join us for our next event at March 13th✨ Crafting Careers in Jewelry 🔥 they are celebrating their 2-year anniversary a...
03/05/2026

Join us for our next event at March 13th✨ Crafting Careers in Jewelry 🔥 they are celebrating their 2-year anniversary and we’re so excited to collaborate for this panel!

Our Panelists:
Andrea de Leon, Parallax Studios LLC
Lorenna Najera, Wanderbliss Jewelry
Mary Ann Moss, mamoss.com .art

6-8PM, RSVP
www.womensjewelryassociation.com/austin

Join us next Tuesday at to celebrate JNO💎! Starting at 6:30PM!! Lite bites, amazing cocktails by Bar Hacienda 🍸✨, and a...
09/27/2025

Join us next Tuesday at to celebrate JNO💎! Starting at 6:30PM!! Lite bites, amazing cocktails by Bar Hacienda 🍸✨, and a raffle!! We can’t wait to see you there!

If you want to get the best price, make sure your membership is renewed!

EVENT TICKETS

Members: $60 | Public Registration: $75

Membership Renewal Discount Code:
SEPT25RENEW10 - 10% off for RENEWAL

New Membership Discount Code:

SEPT25NEW20 - 20% off for NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Access to the WJA website and member directory which offers an incredible network of professionals in the jewelry and watch industries
Networking events at all major trade shows
Mentorship opportunities, including free virtual panel discussions with industry experts, offering guidance and tips on professional development topics
Members-only prices for WJA events
Leadership and skill development through local and national board service and committee work
10% member discount on GIA distance education courses and lab classes
20% member discount on New York University’s Stern School of Business Executive Education sustainability programs
10% membership discount on all appraisals through the International Gemological Institute (IGI)
Free 3-month trial for a new exhibitor subscription to the Jeweler’s Circle, a global online marketplace for rare and exquisite jewelry and gems
50% discount on a subscription to Negotiable, an online self-paced negotiation training platform
Access to thousands of dollars in member grants and scholarships
Access to recognition on all WJA platforms, like the Shining Star Awards, and more.
Educational webinars and workshops at industry trade shows
Complimentary Pearl As One Course in partnership with the Cultured Pearl Association of America

Join us in celebrating JNO at 💎✨ a brand new speakeasy nestled in the basement of Tiger Lily on Colorado Street. Come c...
09/18/2025

Join us in celebrating JNO at 💎✨ a brand new speakeasy nestled in the basement of Tiger Lily on Colorado Street. Come connect, celebrate, and enjoy an evening of sparkle, cocktails, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍸✨

EVENT TICKETS

Members:
Early Bird (ends Sept 25th): $50
After Sept 25th: $60

Public Registration (guests and future members):
Early Bird (ends Sept 25th): $65
After Sept 25th: $75

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Renewal Discount Code:
SEPT25RENEW10 - 10% off for RENEWAL

New Membership Discount Code:
SEPT25NEW20 - 20% off for NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Access to the WJA website and member directory which offers an incredible network of professionals in the jewelry and watch industries
Networking events at all major trade shows
Mentorship opportunities, including free virtual panel discussions with industry experts, offering guidance and tips on professional development topics
Members-only prices for WJA events
Leadership and skill development through local and national board service and committee work
10% member discount on GIA distance education courses and lab classes
20% member discount on New York University’s Stern School of Business Executive Education sustainability programs
10% membership discount on all appraisals through the International Gemological Institute (IGI)
Free 3-month trial for a new exhibitor subscription to the Jeweler’s Circle, a global online marketplace for rare and exquisite jewelry and gems
50% discount on a subscription to Negotiable, an online self-paced negotiation training platform
Access to thousands of dollars in member grants and scholarships
Access to recognition on all WJA platforms, like the Shining Star Awards, and more.
Educational webinars and workshops at industry trade shows
Complimentary Pearl As One Course in partnership with the Cultured Pearl Association of America

We hope to see you there!!

Join us for a relaxed evening with our WJA community at on Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30 PM.The perfect chance to catch ...
08/20/2025

Join us for a relaxed evening with our WJA community at on Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30 PM.

The perfect chance to catch up with friends, meet new faces in the jewelry community, and unwind together 🍹✨

✨ We’d love to see you there, bring a friend and join the fun. You don’t have to be a WJA member to attend. Everyone is welcome!

✨ Join us for a rare opportunity to get hands-on experience with gemological equipment and learn directly from experts a...
06/15/2025

✨ Join us for a rare opportunity to get hands-on experience with gemological equipment and learn directly from experts at UT Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences.

📆 Monday, June 23
⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 PM
📍 UT Austin – Jackson School of Geosciences

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $40

You’ll have a chance to work directly with state-of-the-art equipment, including:

🔍 Raman Spectroscopy

🔬 Scanning Electron Microscope

🧪 Electron Microprobe

💎 We’ll also get to explore the Faceting Lab!

Got a mystery gem in your collection? Bring it! This is your chance to analyze it using professional-grade equipment with expert guidance.

✨ Bonus: The gemstones in the photo were hand-cut and faceted by our amazing host, Kenneth, who will also be guiding us through the experience!

Whether you’re a jeweler, designer, shop owner, or student, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect science and craft.

🚘 Parking: We recommend the San Jacinto Garage, about an 8-minute walk from the department.

We’re SO excited for next week’s event at ! So many independent designers are curious about using 3D design in their je...
05/08/2025

We’re SO excited for next week’s event at ! So many independent designers are curious about using 3D design in their jewelry business — but don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Amy Dalton, a 3D Designer with over 15 years of experience in the jewelry industry, specializing in design, team management, and advanced technical skills.

She brings expert proficiency in Rhino/Matrix, ZBrush, and KeyShot, with a deep understanding of the digital design process from concept to production.

Amy’s career spans a range of roles, from Bench Jeweler at Samuel’s Diamonds, Design Manager at Cedar Park Jewelry, Design Director at Kendra Scott to CAD Designer at L. Priori Jewelry and consultant for local jewelry businesses. Amy’s foundation in the field is grounded in formal training and certifications from the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology.

Join us to learn more about ways you can use CAD to create your own designs, and connect with your local WJA community!

Everyone is welcome. Free for Members, Public: $20

The Jeweler’s Saw (at Good Dad Studios)
2801 I-35 ste 170
Austin, TX 78741

💎 JOIN US 💎 Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, at !Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle or you play every week, t...
04/23/2025

💎 JOIN US 💎 Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, at !

Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle or you play every week, this event is for anyone in the jewelry community — bench jewelers, designers, store owners, makers, marketers, students & gem lovers — you’re all welcome! Members & non-members 💫

We’ll have gear, the court, and our very own Jennifer from our Board (and a pro at the bench and on the court) to show new players how it’s done. It’s easy, fun, and way more forgiving than tennis — plus it’s amazing for those stiff shoulders and backs we get from working at the bench or computer all day.

RSVP to save your spot, we hope to see you there!

📸: 2025 WJA Austin Board (from left to right, Mimi, Alaine, Jennifer, Lorenna, Rose, and Sydney. Also on the Board, but not in the picture: Katie)

🎥: Our last WJA event at with

💎JOIN US Wednesday, March 26th at for a special event with the Designer and Co-Founder of Kent West. With the input fr...
03/18/2025

💎JOIN US Wednesday, March 26th at for a special event with the Designer and Co-Founder of Kent West. With the input from jewelry designers across the industry, JewelBeetle was built with Features and Builders that simplify creating all the parts you’ll need to design jewelry: gems, cutters, heads, bezels, orientation and flow tools, and more. It also incorporates the Bella render engine, which represents the next generation in fast, spectral rendering.

The software recently launched at Tucson, and is already being used by many cutting edge designers.

Patrick Dobbs, the co-founder and master jeweler at a local Austin fine jewelry brand, will share some of the pieces him and his team have brought to life using the software.

Free to attend, RSVP to save your spot!

March 26, 2025
6:30 - 8:30pm

*To register as a Member, make sure you’re logged into your account!

The Jeweler’s Saw
2801 I-35 Ste 170,
Austin, TX 78741

*The entrance to the space is in the back of the building, access through Royal Hill Dr. Lots of onsite parking!

We hope to see you there!



Hello 2025! Join your WJA friends for a chat & chill happy hour next week. Details…🗓️ Thurs, Jan 30⏰ 6:30–8:30 pm➡️ Simo...
01/24/2025

Hello 2025! Join your WJA friends for a chat & chill happy hour next week. Details…

🗓️ Thurs, Jan 30

⏰ 6:30–8:30 pm

➡️ Simona’s Coffee + Cocktails
(at Colton House Hotel, 2nd floor)


📍2510 S Congress Ave, 78704

🌮 Eats available on-site from La Taquicardia.

🚗 Simona’s will validate parking with purchase, up to 4 hours.

👉 This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP so we can look for you! 🔗👆

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