NAJ News

An Update from the Benevolent Society

07 February 2024

We’d like to take the opportunity to give you an update on our industry’s charity, The Benevolent Society. We hope this gives you useful information about the support available to you/your employees and how you can help us continue t...

Flora and Fauna of the British Isles Submitted for Testing at the Trial of the Pyx

07 February 2024

The Royal Mint has today (February 6th) submitted 7,960 coins for testing at the UK’s oldest judicial ceremony, the Trial of the Pyx, held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London. The 700-year-old ceremony aims to protect consumer...

The BAJ Marks National Apprenticeships Week

02 February 2024

This week marks the 17th annual National Apprenticeships Week, an event that shines a spotlight on the pivotal role apprenticeships play in shaping the future of businesses. The British Academy of Jewellery’s (BAJ) Jewellery Apprenticeship...

Generous Donation to NAJ Educational Trust Helps to Secure Bursaries to Two Students Studying to Expand Their Diamond Knowledge

01 February 2024

The NAJ Educational Trust is delighted with the generous donation of £1,000 received from Mr Karan Aswani of Diamonds & Diamonds, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The donation was divided between two students – Sa...

Industry Outlook with David Brough: January

01 February 2024

By David Brough VICENZA, Italy – Vicenzaoro January (January 19-23, 2024), celebrating its 70th anniversary, reported record attendance, up 3 per cent from January 2023. Vicenzaoro, already among the world’s top three jewellery tra...

Dates Announced for the NAJ Summit 2024

31 January 2024

The National Association of Jewellers is delighted to announce the dates for this year's NAJ Summit - the Association's annual conference bringing all sectors of membership and the wider trade together to network and learn. The 2024 NAJ Summit...