The Jewelers Vigilance Committee, founded in 1917, is a not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. JVC offers many important services to the jewelry trade. JVC is considered the industry's guardian of ethics and integrity, and is a resource for both trade and consumers.

Please read about us below or click on the links below for membership pricing.

We want you as a member! Please click on the appropriate link below for further information and to join online (or you may print out the form and fax/mail it in).

WHAT JVC CAN DO FOR YOU:

FREE plus discounts on JVC's Retailer's Legal Handbook and other products and services. Look for us at major trade shows and at industry meetings and visit us online for up-to-the minute information pertaining to your business and the jewelry industry.

Benefits for Members

Web Site Compliance Check - The JVC will take a look at your Web site and evaluate it for compliance - FREE! We will identify advertising and compliance problems and explain the proper application of the rules to your site. Click here for details.

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JVC provides guidance and answers questions everyday on advertising, manufacturing, business practices and compliance, among other topics. With membership, you'll receive each item at the right, including Legal Reference - Laws and Regulations for the Jewelry Industry and Legal Compliance in Plain English for plus discounts on JVC's Retailer's Legal Handbook and . Look for us at major trade shows and at industry meetings and visit us online for up-to-the minute information pertaining to your business and the jewelry industry.

 
 Precious Metals Testing - Non-Destructive X-Ray Assay of Precious Metal Jewelry Items.  One of the benefits of membership is five free metal tests each year, excluding shipping and handling. You can use this service as a quality assurance program for your business. JVC assures quality for retailers and manufacturers by spot-checking inventory periodically.

 Builds Customer Confidence - Members are encouraged to utilize the JVC logo in all their advertising to communicate their commitment to legal compliance and sound business practices. It's easy to do, when you join or at anytime during your membership, simply sign and return the JVC logo authorization form (scroll down on the linked page) to use the logo on your site and/or printed materials.

 Members are encouraged to utilize the JVC logo in all their advertising to communicate their commitment to legal compliance and sound business practices. It's easy to do, when you join or at anytime during your membership, simply sign and return to use the logo on your site and/or printed materials.

 Promotes Government Relations - JVC works with governmental agencies - US Customs, Attorney's Generals, US Attorney, Better Business Bureaus and Department of Consumer Affairs - and monitors laws affecting the jewelry industry, as an advocate for revisions when necessary. Recently, JVC represented the jewelry industry's needs before the US Treasury Department regarding anti-money laundering regulations.

 JVC works with governmental agencies - US Customs, Attorney's Generals, US Attorney, Better Business Bureaus and Department of Consumer Affairs - and monitors laws affecting the jewelry industry, as an advocate for revisions when necessary. Recently, JVC represented the jewelry industry's needs before the US Treasury Department regarding anti-money laundering regulations.

 JVC USA PATRIOT Act Anti-Money Laundering Program Compliance Kit - JVC will help you develop your anti-money laundering program required by the USA PATRIOT Act. Click here for more information.

 Assists with Trade Relations - JVC works with other industry organizations to assist in arbitration and mediations when problems arise.