A jewellery buying group brings independent jewellers together to combine their purchasing volume and supplier relationships, helping negotiate better terms, pricing and supplier benefits.

At IJC, the value goes well beyond buying. Our Retail Partners have access to marketing support, business advice, training, technology, industry events and a network of fellow independent jewellers.

Because it's not just about buying better. It's about building a better business, while staying independent.

IJC negotiates preferred supplier benefits and terms on behalf of our Retail Partners. Purchases from participating suppliers can be managed through One Billing, IJC's centralised billing system, which connects with accounting platforms including MYOB and Xero.

Retail Partners also have access to business support, marketing, training, technology and other services through IJC. You choose the areas that are most useful to your business, while continuing to operate independently.

As an IJC Retail Partner, you'll have access to preferred supplier relationships and negotiated supplier benefits, including selected private brands and collections and our One Billing network.

You'll have access to marketing support, business advice, training, merchandising, business planning, technology, custom design tools, one-on-one support and professional services.

You'll also be part of a network of independent jewellers who understand the industry and the realities of running your own business.

IJC works with independent jewellery businesses across Australia and New Zealand, including single-store retailers, multi-store businesses and custom jewellers.

We're looking for businesses that value quality, integrity and professional standards, and are committed to growing and improving their jewellery business.

Our support is particularly valuable for jewellers offering custom design and made-to-order jewellery, with access to tools and services such as our Collective Gems CAD/CAM app, custom design resources and bespoke jewellery sales tools.

There is no joining fee or lock-in contract to become an IJC Retail Partner. IJC has a low ongoing membership fee, which gives you access to the supplier benefits, support and services available through the group.

You’re free to run your business independently and are under no obligation to take on any of the additional services offered by IJC. You simply choose to take part only in the elements that are right for your business.

Building a business is hard, especially on your own.

Beyond unbeatable supplier discounts, IJC offers practical business support, marketing, technology, training and access to a network of like-minded independent jewellers.

The value is in having more resources, expertise and support behind your business, while remaining completely independent.

Start by getting in touch with our team via our online form or by calling 0448 416 070.

We'll talk through your business, explain how IJC works and discuss how we can support you best. You'll then complete an application, followed by our assessment, credit checks and other required checks before joining.

Our process is designed to make sure IJC is the right fit for your business.

It includes:

1. Contact us – Submit your interest online or by phone.
2. Apply – Complete the IJC Retail Partner application.
3. Assessment – We review your business, jewellery offering, turnover and store location and complete the required checks.
4. Interview – Meet with the IJC management team.
5. Store visit – We'll visit your store and learn more about your business.
6. Welcome – Once approved, your IJC partnership begins and we'll help you get started.

Yes. You can join IJC after notifying your current buying group and finalising any outstanding financial commitments or contractual obligations you may have with them.

As a buying group, we offer significant buying power. But as a Collective, our offering goes well beyond this.

As an independent retailer, you know first-hand that being the largest doesn't make you the best fit for every customer. It will never be our goal to simply become the biggest. Our focus is on building a tight-knit, like-minded community of the best independent jewellery businesses across Australia and New Zealand, while continuing to prioritise the care, attention and one-on-one support we've become known for.

Our leadership team has stood where you stand, having spent more than five years behind the jewellery counter, managing jewellery stores and leading retail teams. We offer geniune retail expertise, a passion for jewellery and true industry experience that helped us grow our own business to over 100 stores within our first five years.

An IJC partnership is about your business. Better supported, and built for the future.

We’re always interested in hearing from suppliers who can bring quality products, services or solutions to independent jewellers.

Our team will review your offering, consider how it fits within our existing preferred supplier network and assess the benefits you can provide to IJC Retail Partners, including pricing, terms and service.

If you’d like to explore working with IJC, you can get in touch with our team here.

No. Your business stays your business.

You keep your own name, branding, website, customer relationships and identity. IJC's role is to support and strengthen what you've built, not replace it.

Absolutely. Independence is at the heart of IJC.

You remain an independently owned business while gaining access to the supplier relationships, expertise and support of the wider IJC network.

Not at all. There are no requirements to purchase exclusively through IJC's preferred supplier network. You can continue working with your existing suppliers and managing those relationships directly. 

Wherein your existing suppliers are part of the IJC network, you'll be able to access the negotiated benefits available to Retail Partners.

Our preferred supplier network currently includes 100+ leading Australian and international suppliers, and will continue to evolve based on the needs and ecommendations of our Retail Partners.

IJC operates a one-Retail-Partner-per-region approach. 

However, in certain cases an area may be large enough to support more than one independent jewellery business, so we assess each location individually.

If you're concerned about your area, our team can discuss this with you as part of the application process.

Our marketing team can help with strategy, social media, campaigns, EDMs, SMS marketing, websites, digital marketing, POS materials, graphic design, and in-store promotions.

The important part? It's tailored to your business, rather than handing you a generic marketing template and sending you on your way.

Support can include business planning, financial and profitability analysis, merchandising, category management, purchase forecasting, staff sales training, store visits and one-on-one business advice.

Retail Partners can also receive a Business Health Check covering areas such as reporting, stock, merchandising, marketing, HR and profitability.

IJC has developed a range of optional custom design sales solutions to support independent jewellers selling bespoke and made-to-order jewellery.

These include live quoting with diamond and mount pricing, Collective Gems CAD/CAM, website Build-Your-Own Jewellery tools, magnetic try-on samples, bespoke display collections and sizing tools.

These solutions are available exclusively to IJC Retail Partners and are priced separately from membership.

Yes. IJC provides access to technology and digital services designed for independent jewellery retailers.

This includes website and eCommerce support, digital marketing, database marketing, One Billing, custom design technology and Collective Gems CAD/CAM.

Retail Partners can also access Facet Flow, our cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for Australian and New Zealand jewellers, as an optional service.

Retail Partners earn IJC Vault Rewards Points on eligible purchases made through One Billing.

Points can then be redeemed on selected IJC services and activities, including conferences, events, accommodation, travel and marketing services.

There's no minimum spend to participate, and our team can explain how the program could work for your business.

IJC traditionally runs two conferences a year, the dates of which directly precede the Australian Jewellery Fair and the International Jewellery Fair. Our conferences are a fantastic chance to connect, learn, share ideas and look ahead to the future of independent jewellery retail.

We frequently engage with industry leaders and experts to speak at our events to ensure the best and most relevant insights may be shared with our retailers. Past keynote speakers include Bill Sechos, Bart Ware, Anaita Sarker, Jess Ruhfus, Melissa Browne, Samantha Kelly, and Geoffrey Brailey. But an equally important part of every conference is providing our Retail Partners with opportunities to hear and learn from each other.

Each conference is built around the needs of our Retail Partners but will generally include keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, open retailer forums and networking opportunities, along with Exclusive Retail Partner dinners and/or Award Evenings. 

Absolutely. Our Retail Partner network is a big part of what makes IJC special.

Through events, training and our private Facebook group, you can connect with other independent jewellers, share ideas, ask questions and learn from people who understand the realities of running a jewellery business.

The connections often go well beyond IJC events. Many of our Retail Partners have formed lifelong friendships through the group, while others simply pick up the phone when they need advice, a second opinion or someone who understands what they're dealing with.

It's a network of independent jewellers who genuinely support each other.