Partnering with these Jewelry Industry Organizations to Support

The Education Program Promoting Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity for All

Promotional graphic for Black in Jewelry Coalition's initiative I.D.E.A, promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the jewelry industry, featuring text and an image of multiple hands holding a ring.

A Two Part Online Training Program for the Jewelry Industry

Sponsored by the jewelry industry’s leading organizations, this two-part online educational program will help you to recognize and confront ingrained cultural biases that create profound community damage and break down cohesion in the workplace.

Logo of American Gem Society with a diamond graphic and tagline 'Consumer Protection Since 1934'.
Black in Jewelry Coalition logo with a circular graphic and text underneath.
Logo for Ethical Metalsmiths, a community focused on responsible jewelry.
Logo with a green diamond shape and intertwined white lines, accompanied by the text 'JBT' and the tagline '24K Peace of Mind.'
Jeweler's of America logo with three vertical blue bars and the organization's name beneath.
JVC logo with 'EST. 1917' on either side
MJSA logo with the tagline 'The Alliance for Professional Success in Jewelry Making & Design'.
Logo of Responsible Jewellery Council with a stylized 'rj' and text.
Women's Jewelry Association logo with purple WJA initials and text
A smiling woman with short hair, wearing a brown blazer and layered silver necklaces.
Watch I.D.E.A. Session 1 Here

Session 1: “Get Rid of the BS.”

Risha Grant, a renowned expert on diversity and inclusion with a “no-holds-barred” style, will tackle hard but necessary questions about how to address social unrest and racial injustice. She’ll also offer practical advice for how to confront and get past biases to create more respectful, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Portrait of a middle-aged man with a short beard, wearing a light blue suit jacket over a colorful striped shirt, and a pocket square in his jacket pocket.
Watch I.D.E.A. Session 2 here

Session 2: Encounters with Bias and Racism:
A Panel Discussion

Listen to first-person accounts of bias and racism in the retail setting (from both consumers and employees), and learn how each encounter could have been avoided. The panel will be led by Reggie Johnson, Chief Diversity Officer/Senior VP at Signet Jewelers and a director for the Black in Jewelry Coalition.

All attendees of both sessions will receive certificates of completion.

Both sessions are FREE OF CHARGE.

Why should we support this?

We believe that by offering this training for FREE, it promotes a more ethical jewelry industry, providing access to valuable anti-bias training for all levels of the jewelry trades.

We hope this education will be adopted by individuals, organizations, and companies for their employees.