NAJ News

BRC calls for action on business rates as number of physical shops falls 3200 over past four year

05 October 2018

New figures published today by the ONS (see below) show that the number of physical shops in the UK has fallen by almost 3,200 over the past four years, down 1.2% to 263,070.

Diamond Foundation Course

05 October 2018

Jewellery retailers need little convincing of the importance of staff training – expert knowledge is needed to sell jewellery to an increasingly informed and discerning consumer.

The university jewellery partnership disrupting the insurance sector

05 October 2018

A partnership between Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery and SBS Insurance Services in Staffordshire has been recognised as an excellent example of helping a business to improve their competitiveness and productivity.

British Academy of Jewellery’s Graduation returns to The Royal Institution of Great Britain

03 October 2018

The annual graduation ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of the students from the British Academy of Jewellery, will be held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain on Wednesday, 24th October for the second year in a row.

Gem-A Welcomes Jewelry Television (JTV) as Platinum Sponsor for Annual Gemmology Conference

03 October 2018

The leading American retailer continues long-term relationship with the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. NEW! Gem-A Conference app available for the first time

Gary Wroe is named University of Birmingham Volunteer of the Month

02 October 2018

The University of Birmingham has named Gary Wroe, managing director of Birmingham jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint, as its Volunteer of the Month. The University of Birmingham launched its Volunteer of the Month scheme to identify those indivi...