NAJ News

The Benevolent Society to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with 2024 Calendar of Events

16 May 2024

The Benevolent Society is preparing to host a trio of important events to celebrate its 100th anniversary and to raise funds to continue its vital work for members of the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accesso...

Retail Jewellers' Congress Host, Michael Donaldson, Explains Why it is Time for Retailers to Think Different - to be Different!

15 May 2024

Michael Donaldson, JET Business Network Facilitator and host of the Retail Jeweller's Congress shares his thoughts on the need for jewellery retailers to think differently to survive and thrive in a changing retail landscape. This year's Retail...

F.Hinds Celebrates Third New Store Opening this Year

15 May 2024

F.Hinds opened the doors of a brand-new store at the Prospect Shopping Centre in Hull this week, marking their third new opening this year. Already in 2024, the family-run business has upsized to new stores in Yate, near Bristol and in Bishop&rs...

British Academy of Jewellery Teams Up with JewelleryMaker for World’s Largest Jewellery Making Session

15 May 2024

Calling all jewellery enthusiasts, novices, and seasoned crafters alike! Brace yourselves for an exhilarating event as the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) partners with JewelleryMaker to set a dazzling new world record. On Friday 31st May at...

NAJ and BATF Prepare for Upcoming AGMs with Leadership Announcement and Formal Notice of Meetings

14 May 2024

The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have shared further details about their respective annual general meetings (AGMs), which will be held on the afternoon of June 6, 2024, at the historic T...

Calling New Talent: Shine with Goldsmiths' Centre Programme for Early Career Makers

13 May 2024

The Goldsmiths’ Centre, a stone’s throw from London’s jewellery quarter, invites emerging UK-based designer-makers in jewellery and silversmithing to take part in its 3-month, free training programme, Shine 2024. Up to fifteen...