BJA
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA), now part of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), played a significant role in supporting UK jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers through advocacy, training, and industry standards. Its legacy continues to influence trade practices and professional development across the sector. Jewellery Focus reflects on the BJA’s contributions to the jewellery industry, covering historical insights, its integration into the NAJ, and the impact of its work on today’s trade professionals.
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Mar- 2014 -3 MarchDesigners
Holts Academy announces new ‘industry responsive’ curriculum
Holts Academy has announced that it will be unveiling an array of new courses over the coming months. The new curriculum is designed to teach the skills that the industry needs now, and is the result of three years’ work and an industry wide survey undertaken by the Creative and…
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Feb- 2014 -4 FebruaryEconomy
BJA meeting on Hatton Garden future draws audience of 200
A meeting hosted by the British Jewellers’ Association to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) in Hatton Garden drew an audience of more than 200 people. An unexpectedly large crowd of businesspeople from London’s jewellery quarter gathered in Etc Venues on Hatton Garden to hear the case for introducing a…
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Dec- 2013 -10 DecemberEvents
Royds law firm co-sponsors jewellery awards, client scoops gong
City of London-based solicitors Royds LLP co-sponsored the recent British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) Awards, and saw one of their clients take home a gong. The 5 December awards shone a light on the association’s members, highlighting companies and individuals that have excelled in their particular field over the last year.…
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Nov- 2013 -13 NovemberTrade Organisations
Industry members get tour of AnchorCert Lab
The AnchorCert Gem Lab opened its doors to the industry earlier this month, allowing retailers and gemmologists to tour its facilities. The tour of the laboratory, which is filled with state of the art equipment, allowed those in attendance to gain a better understanding of the sophisticated technology which is…
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Sep- 2013 -4 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
NAG and BJA announce new Collaboration at IJL 2013
It was announced yesterday at IJL that the National Association of Goldsmiths and the British Jewellers Association have agreed to ‘explore ways of developing closer cooperation.’ As a result of this new partnership the two associations have set up a ‘working group’ which will look at ways they can work…
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Jul- 2013 -14 JulyTrade Organisations
BJA reports record membership numbers
The British Jewellers’ Association today reported record numbers of member organisations in its ranks. The association has received more 20 membership applications for July alone, and the total number of members has grown by 20% since 2010. Most of the growth has come from a surge in the number of…
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12 JulyEvents
BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013
The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…
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May- 2013 -1 MayTrade Organisations
BJA announces Members Day and AGM date
The annual general meeting of the BJA will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London at 2.30pm on 20 May, in addition to the organisation’s first ever Members Day.
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Mar- 2013 -28 MarchTrade Organisations
BJA launches mentoring programme to its membership
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has launched a new website detailing its mentoring service to its membership.
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Gold Paper launch calls for jewellers to take the lead on CSR
The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) and British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) Gold Paper has called for the UK’s jewellers to lead the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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