NAJ News

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2026 Competition Now Open For Entries

10 October 2025

The prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) 2026 competition is now open for entries. The annual competition rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials. The...

The London Gem & Mineral Show Returns – Trade Opportunities, Industry Insights & Networking

08 October 2025

The London Gem & Mineral Show is back for its third edition, taking place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2025 at our new long-term home, the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This year’s event has b...

Turkish Jewellery Exporters Head to the UK for B2B Meetings and Store Visits

07 October 2025

Under the organization of the Jewellery Exporters’ Association, a sub-institution operating under the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, a new initiative has been launched to strengthen commercial relations between Turkish...

Jewellery Quarter Faces Uncertain Future as Council Puts Historic Vyse Street Workshops Up for Sale

07 October 2025

Birmingham’s world-famous Jewellery Quarter, recognised only 11 days ago with the prestigious World Craft City designation, is facing an existential threat. Birmingham City Council has quietly placed historic workshop sites on Vyse Street...

Lenaginarium to Showcase at NYC Jewellery Week

07 October 2025

This November, the project called “ReCrafted: The Upcycled Jewellery Story” will be presented. This is an exhibition celebrating the transformative power of sustainable design. Part of the NYCJW25 programme, it explores how cont...

Phil Ainsworth Celebrates 35 Years at the Helm of Historic Blackburn Jewellers

03 October 2025

Ainsworth Jewellers, a cornerstone of Blackburn’s high street since 1870, is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Managing Director, Phil Ainsworth, marks 35 years with the family business. Founded by Joseph Ainsworth over 150 years ago...