Affiliations

	Darakjian Jewelers is a member of Jewelers of America, the national trade association for retail jewelers, which represents more than 10,000 retail jewelry stores nationwide and serves as a center of knowledge and as an advocate for professionalism and high ethical standards. All members of Jewelers of America must sign and abide by a Code of Ethics, so that consumers can buy with confidence from jewelry retailers that are members of JA.

	Darakjian is a member of Preferred Jewelers International. The goal of Preferred Jewelers International is to introduce the buyer to a network of jewelers that will provide excellence in service and value. Preferred Jewelers International is an affiliation of the Continental Buying Group, one of the largest and most powerful organizations in the jewelry industry representing more than 275 retail jewelry outlets with a combined sales of $1 billion annually.

	The Continental Buying Group (CBG) is the most prestigious and largest independent jewelry chain organization in the country. Presently, we have approximately ninety-eight (98) members with three hundred (300) retail jewelry outlets and annual sales volume of over 400 million wholesale and a billion dollars retail. All of our members are highly respected, well established, have an impeccable credit rating with many fruitful years in the jewelry industry. Their buying power and ability to negotiate for the very best terms, prices and services with all types of vendors enables a member to compete or beat any other competitor. This makes it possible for the member to give his customer the best products, service and guarantees no other jeweler can match.

	Darakjian is a member of JVC. The Jewelers Vigilance Committee was formed in 1912 to provide education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry. Members operate under the highest standards of business practice after pledging to comply with all laws applicable to the jewelry industry and make accurate representations about the products they sell.