Bowman Jewelers is your only area Jeweler that is a Master IJO Member.
What is IJO?
Starting in 1972, the Independent Jewelers Organization has become the largest buying group in the world. From its modest beginnings with 52 members, the company has grown to over 850 members worldwide.
The Independent Jewelers Organization offers you the opportunity to buy with confidence from a local jeweler behind the dot.com who will design, create, manufacture and stand behind the jewelry of your dreams, as well as offer the very best prices.
"Independent" means we are long term residents of the community, involved in local issues, charities and events. We are not chain stores operated from offices outside the community.
IJO Members consistently meet the high standards of excellence, service and integrity required by the Independent Jewelers Organization.IJO prides itself as an organization focused on continuing education for its members in both Gemology and industry trends, which promotes consumer protection for you.
IJO members also offer you a host of exclusive services.
Why Buy From IJO
- The Independent Jewelers Organization offers its members extensive buying opportunities, allowing them to bring the top fashions and best
prices to you, the customer. - IJO also allows members to buy directly from the cutters through their offices in the famous city of Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of
the world. - Master IJO Jewelers are full service jewelers with knowledgeable staff who will educate and guide you through your purchase either online
or at the store. - As a customer of an IJO Jeweler you will receive a quarterly newsletter keeping you abreast of the latest fashions and trends.
- We offer members the opportunity to attend two trade shows each year, where top-notch manufacturers exhibit the latest designs.
The Master IJO Jeweler Advantage
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.
As a Master IJO Jeweler, members receive benefits such as expert training, allowing them to update their knowledge, skills and experience to help the consumer 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. And the fact that IJO Jewelers are active members of their communities means they strive to offer an unsurpassed level of service.
Master IJO Jewelers adhere to an ethical code-of-conduct offering the honesty, trust, integrity and "Brilliance You Deserve"® no other jeweler can provide.