National Association of Jewellers
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is a key body supporting the UK jewellery trade, offering guidance, training, and advocacy for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. For jewellery professionals, staying informed on NAJ initiatives helps navigate industry standards, ethical practices, and commercial challenges. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on the NAJโs activities, including policy updates, member news, events, and its role in shaping a responsible and thriving jewellery sector.
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAJ roundtable discusses future of trade with Chris Bryant MP
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) hosted a special 23 person industry wide roundtable on 8 February, bringing together all facets of the UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts sectors, to meet with Sir Chris Bryant MP, shadow minister for creative and digital, part of the Department for Digital, Media…
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19 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAJ unveils Valuersโ Conference headliners
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the seven speakers set to headline the Valuersโ Conference as part of the NAJ Summit. The speakers are; Branko Deljanin, Dr Maria McLennan, Joanna Whalley, Dr Thomas Hainschwang, Kerry Gregory, Sarah Fergusson and Charles Bexfield. Deljanin is recognised internationally as an expert…
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Jan- 2024 -3 JanuaryManufacturers
Russian diamond producer Alrosa added to EU sanction list
The worldโs biggest diamond producer Alrosa and its CEO Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev have been added to the European Unionโs sanction list. In a post on social media platform X, Josep Borrell, foreign policy chief, said: โIn line with the diamond ban we have introduced with the 12th package of sanctions,…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ welcomes Russian diamond ban despite concerns
The National Association of Jewellers has welcomed the G7โs ban on Russian imported diamonds but has concerns about how it will be enforced. Non-industrial diamonds mined, processed or produced in Russia will be banned by the EU in phases, with the direct ban coming into force on 1 January 2024.…
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13 DecemberNews
Beaverbrooks named winners of the NAJ Chair’s Award 2023
Beaverbrooks, the 104-year-old jewellery retailer, was announced as the recipient of the 2023 NAJ Chair’s Award.ย Presented at the annual Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball, the National Association of Jewellers Chair’s Award, is sponsored by Presman Mastermelt and given to a business or individual in recognition of their โprofessionalism and…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberTrade Organisations
Aston University receives grant for new jewellery training centre
The Goldsmithโs Company has given Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) a ยฃ500,000 grant for a new jewellery training centre. The new ยฃ1m institute will be based in the AUEAโs new vocational skills building, funded by the Goldsmiths Landmark grant plus match funding. The grant was awarded following a competitive application…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Considered Jewellery launches debut โCreated in the UKโ collection
Considered Jewellery, a new online jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its debut signature collection. The premium range of responsibly produced jewellery is made from recycled sterling silver with Fairmined gold vermeil and has been created entirely in the UK. The debut range has been produced in Hatton Garden…
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Sep- 2023 -14 SeptemberNews
NAJ and Sheffield Assay Office to host early-career event
The National Association of Jewellers and Sheffield Assay Office have together announced the launch of the second Striking Futures event to help early-career jewellery professionals within the industry. The event will take place at the Sheffield Assay Office on 9 October 2023 with a keynote presentation from Jessica Flinn-Allen, founder…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Anna Blackburn celebrates 25 years at Beaverbrooks
Managing director Anna Blackburn is celebrating her 25th anniversary at Beaverbrooks. Blackburn joined Beaverbrooks as a graduate trainee sales assistant at Manchesterโs The Trafford Centre store in 1998. It has also been 10 years since she joined the groupโs board of directors as the first female CEO in 2013, and…
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Jul- 2023 -21 JulyRetailers
NAJ Education Trust offers discount on JET courses for eligible businesses
The NAJ Education Trust has announced that it is offering a 25% off JET courses for businesses and individuals to access routes into jewellery education. Since 1994, the NAJ Education Trust has supported individuals in the jewellery industry with financial aid through scholarships, awards, and assistance with training and work…
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