New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced Matt Stuller to be the 2027 GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Matt Stuller will receive the top honor at the 25th annual GEM Awards on Friday, March 12, 2027, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
“The Jewelers of America Board of Directors and the GEM Awards Committee are thrilled to have Matt Stuller as GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient at our historic 25th annual gala. It has been remarkable to see what Matt has accomplished, the extensive list of businesses he has served and the impact he has made on our industry. We can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor on our 25th anniversary,” says David Bonaparte, Jewelers of America President & CEO.
Matt Stuller In 1970, 19-year-old Matt Stuller recognized what jewelers needed most: speed, reliability, and service that felt personal. He began building Stuller Inc. one mile at a time, traveling across the South and hand-delivering findings from the trunk of his car. Those early trips laid the foundation for Stuller Inc., a global jewelry manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer serving jewelry professionals around the world.
While Stuller has grown to offer an unmatched selection of products and services through its operations across North America, Barcelona, and Bangkok, its foundation remains unchanged: exceptional people united by a culture of service. Guided by the company’s service values, Matt has built an organization where employees are empowered to care for customers, support one another, and strengthen the jewelry industry they proudly serve.
GEM Awards is the industry’s most prestigious gala event, honoring individuals and companies whose work elevates the visibility and artistry of fine jewelry and timepieces. The GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement will be one of the awards given at 25th annual GEM Awards.
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and journal advertisements for the 2027 GEM Awards are now available. To support Matt Stuller’s recognition with tickets, sponsorship packages, or advertising opportunities, visit: https://gemawards.jewelers.org/.
ABOUT JEWELERS OF AMERICA
Jewelers of America is the most trusted and influential voice of the jewelry industry. With a mission to empower and unite its members, Jewelers of America provides expert guidance, education and advocacy to promote excellence, integrity, and success in an evolving marketplace. Since 1906, Jewelers of America has been advancing the fine jewelry industry, setting high ethical standards and fostering professional growth for their members. Jewelers of America represents a large, diverse membership of retailers and suppliers in the United States, who commit annually to the organization’s Code of Professional Practices.
ABOUT GEM AWARDS
GEM Awards, hosted by Jewelers of America, is the fine jewelry and watch industry’s premier accolade gala that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches. Established in 2002, GEM Awards are presented in several categories, including the prestigious GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement. GEM Award nominees in additional categories are voted on by a voting body whose votes are sent live to an independent firm to determine the winners. The winners are announced live during the GEM Awards ceremony. Proceeds from GEM Awards help Jewelers of America continue to provide valuable programs, benefits, education and advocacy for their members