NAJ News

Sponsors Announced for 2026 NAJ Awards

07 October 2026

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is delighted to announce the sponsors supporting the 2026 NAJ Awards, which will bring the jewellery community together to celebrate outstanding people, businesses and achievements from across the indu...

Bright New Gems 2026 Winners – Set to Shape the Future of Our Industry

05 October 2026

Bright New Gems, the industry mentoring platform that promotes the best in new talent, has selected this year’s six MA and BA graduate winners.  This is a very strong group of winners – chosen by the judges for their creativity...

New Raid Training Launched to Prepare Jewellery Sector for Growing Threat of Organised Crime

02 October 2026

A dramatic 266% increase in the number of armed attacks made on jewellery and watch retailers in the year to date compared to the entirety of 2025, has led UK Protection to open its RAID training courses, previously only available to its luxury...

Five Jewellers Turn Business Plans into Action with the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Business Catalyst (Small) Grants 2026

02 October 2026

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the five recipients of its Business Catalyst (Small) Grants 2026, awarding £2,000 each to UK-based jewellers Aaron Caldwell, Aaron Whittingham, Heather Coleman, Helena Palmeira and Isabel Distassi...

GVUK Design and LaserStar Launch the Ultimate Dual-Laser Solution for UK & Irish Jewellers

02 October 2026

GVUK Design, in partnership with LaserStar, has officially launched the Fibrecube® Dual 60/40 Marking & Engraving System (3805 Series). Engineered specifically to maximise retail and manufacturing margins, this compact, all-in-one powerh...

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2027 Competition Now Open For Entries

02 October 2026

The prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) 2027 competition is now open for entries. The annual competition rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials. The...