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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 own 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. Lapeer Gold and Diamond 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
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