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.