What is a Master IJO Jeweler?

Master IJO Jewelers is an elite group of retailers hand-selected for membership in the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO). IJO is an organization which only accepts jewelers with the highest ethical standards and superior professional integrity. IJO provides marketing and educational opportunities to over 1,000 members worldwide.

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 only to Master IJO Jewelers.

As a Master IJO Jeweler, we receive benefits such as expert training, allowing us to update our knowledge, skills and experience to help our consumers make a confident jewelry purchase. Group purchasing power allows Master IJO Jewelers to pass a significant savings on to their customers while maintaining the highest quality products they have come to know.

Being a Master IJO Jeweler also allows us to buy directly from the cutters through their offices in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. Schmidt Jewelers 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.

Master IJO Jewelers 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.

Master IJO Jewelers adhere to an ethical code-of-conduct offering the honesty, trust, integrity and "Brilliance You Deserve" ® no other jeweler can provide.