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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Oct- 2012 -18 OctoberTrade Organisations
BJA to provide funded training for jewellery businesses
In conjunction with Birmingham City Council and supported by ERDF funding, the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has won a tender to provide a free training programme to West-Midlands-based jewellery companies.
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Sep- 2012 -17 SeptemberEvents
i2i Events Group announces dates for the Jewellery Show London 2013
Organisers of the Jewellery Show London have announced the dates for the 2013 edition, having once again secured Somerset House as the venue.
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Aug- 2012 -9 AugustTrade Organisations
BJA Diamond Jubilee brooch competition finalists announced
The British Jewellery Association (BJA) has selected six finalists for its Diamond Jubilee brooch competition.
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Jul- 2012 -24 JulyEvents
Deadline for BJA’s diamond brooch competition extended
The deadline for design entries for the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) competition to create a Diamond Jubilee brooch for the Queen has been extended to 30 July.
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Jun- 2012 -26 JuneEvents
Jewellery craft&design award winners announced
This year’s craft&design Selected Awards saw Jesa Marshall win Gold in the Jewellery and Precious Metal category, based on an online public vote.
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18 JuneCurrent Affairs
Lord Henley praises the Gold Standard
The Code of Conduct for the Purchase of Second-hand Precious Metals & Jewellery has been created to help protect jewellers and members of the public when dealing with the face-to-face purchase of scrap precious metals.
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1 JuneEvents
BJA launches Diamond Jubilee brooch competition
In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the British Jewellers' Association (BJA) has launched a competition to create a commemorative diamond brooch for the Queen.
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Apr- 2012 -19 AprilTrade Organisations
BJA awards sponsor announced
Presman Mastermelts has confirmed that it will sponsor a category at the BJA's 2012 awards, which form an integral part of the Association's 125th anniversary celebrations.
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Mar- 2012 -14 MarchTrade Organisations
Holts Academy and BJA launch business training courses
Holts Academy of Jewellery and the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) have launched a new series of jewellery-specific business training courses.
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Feb- 2012 -2 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Spring Fair launch for the BJA 125th anniversary awards
To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, the BJA has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and contribution that BJA members and its suppliers make to the UK jewellery industry.
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