British Academy of Jewellery
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is the UK’s premier centre for jewellery education, offering diploma and degree-level programmes in design, manufacture, CAD, gemmology, and business. It plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of industry professionals—designers, bench jewellers, goldsmiths, gemmologists, and entrepreneurs. Jewellery Focus provides specialist coverage on the Academy’s curriculum developments, graduate showcases, industry partnerships, CPD events, and student exhibitions. Our reporting supports educators, recruiters, manufacturers, and retail buyers by highlighting emerging talent, skills trends, and training innovations that drive workforce development and business growth across the UK jewellery supply chain.
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilEvents
BAJ launches new apprenticeship programme for jewellery businesses
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of a new apprenticeship programme to provide specialist training to budding jewellery industry workers and help jewellery businesses upskill their workforce. According to BAJ, the new BAJ apprenticeship offering “is in line with the new standard for the Jewellery, Silversmithing and…
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Mar- 2023 -8 MarchTrade Organisations
British Academy of Jewellery partners with Cooksongold
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that it has partnered with Cooksongold to provide industry experience for BAJ students. Cooksongold offers a groundbreaking 3D print and cast service for precious metal jewellery and as part of the partnership, Cooksongold will 3D print a number of winning student jewellery…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ approved as end point assessment organisation
The National Association of Jewellers has announced that it has been approved as an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). As a result of this the NAJ can now formally assess apprentices who have completed their Level 3 Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades. As an approved EPAO, the NAJ must ensure…
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Oct- 2022 -21 OctoberEvents
BAJ to hold London jewellery showcase with Theo Fennell
The British Academy of Jewellery will reportedly hold a showcase of a number of rings designed and made by eight BAJ students from 25 to 31 October. The rings will be displayed to the public at Theo Fennell’s premises in Chelsea Barracks, London. It is reported that the rings are…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilDesigners
BAJ and Lewis Malka collaborate for engagement ring scheme
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the culmination of its collaboration with Lewis Malka and the London Diamond Bourse. BAJ design and manufacturing diploma students were challenged to design and make a ring inspired by the concept of cultural identity. The pieces were wax carved and cast in silver,…
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Dec- 2021 -17 DecemberTrade Organisations
BAJ students embark on Fuli Gemstones project
The collaboration between Fuli Gemstones and the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has officially begun, as level five students at the BAJ are currently in the process of manufacturing peridot jewellery for the project. The students have been developing their stone setting skills and creating peridot jewellery using stones donated…
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Nov- 2021 -19 NovemberTrade Organisations
British Academy of Jewellery collaborates with Fuli Gemstones
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it is collaborating with Fuli Gemstones to give its Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “hands-on experience” working with Fuli’s natural peridot. The BAJ said the project challenges its level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot.…
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustEvents
British Academy of Jewellery announces Final Show winners
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the names of students who won awards at the opening night of its Final Show 2021 in London. Hosted at exhibition space Koppel 540, this year’s show featured pieces produced by students at the academy’s London campus over the last 12 months, with…
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Feb- 2021 -3 FebruaryEvents
BAJ launches online masterclass series
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be hosting a series of online masterclasses, which will be available to all BAJ students for free. Masterclasses will be made available via Zoom and will cover a wide variety of topics related to jewellery making and production. The jewellery…
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Dec- 2020 -16 DecemberAuctions
BAJ to hold auction in support of Stephen Lawrence Trust
British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be holding a Valentine’s Auction in support of the Stephen Lawrence Trust from 21 January to 1 February 2021. The auction pieces will be sold through a silent auction, with bids being made by email. There will also be a minimum…
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