NAJ News

Introductory 3D CAD Design online event draws closer

03 November 2021

Sierra consultancy in conjunction with Gravotech Marking, the developers of 3DESIGN CAD Software, will host a full day programme of drop in sessions to help support the CAD design skills of trade professionals. The event will start at 9am...

When’s The Right Time to Start Your Christmas Shopping?

03 November 2021

It should come as no surprise that the timeframe in which some Brits do their Christmas shopping would bring others to despair – heading out on Christmas Eve after they finish work to begin the process. Meanwhile, others who will label the...

You’re Invited to the (Online) Gem-A Conference

03 November 2021

This Sunday, The Gemmological Association will hold it’s 2021 conference online, featuring the likes of Wallace Chan, Brendan Laurs and Rui Galopim de Carvalho. The conference is available for free to NAJ members when they enter promo cod...

CIBJO’s Releases Coloured Stone Special Report Urging a Holistic Approach to Ethical Sourcing in Sector

03 November 2021

  With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress already underway, the eighth of this year’s CIBJO Special Reports has been released. Prepared by CIBJO’s Coloured Stone Commission, headed by Charles Abouchar, the report looks at issues re...

NAJ Announce Chair’s Award to recognise Outstanding Contribution

02 November 2021

The National Association of Jewellers has announced that it will recognise the outstanding contribution of an individual or business with a new Chair's Award, to be presented at the Benevolent Society's Christmas Ball. The NAJ Chair's Award, spons...

Lindsey's Blog; Trade shows, supply chains and sustainability

02 November 2021

Autumn is upon us, and so as I reflect on meeting members during last month's shows, I feel optimistic about the upcoming Christmas season. Last month saw me at a record number of events and exhibitions that would typically have been held earlie...