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 NAJ’s activities, including policy updates, member news, events, and its role in shaping a responsible and thriving jewellery sector.
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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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5 DecemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright completes new office and showroom move
Lab grown diamond specialist Lily Arkwright has completed a move to a new showroom and new office as it continues its growth. The company has relocated its head office to Towers Mansion within the Towers business park in Didsbury, South Manchester. The new office space includes a newly fitted out…
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Nov- 2022 -3 NovemberAppointments
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chair
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has named Anne-Marie Reeves as its new chairperson for the next two years, as Peter Crump retires from the role after an extended three-year tenure. In her new role, Reeves appointed fellow GC&DC member and trustee John Ball as vice chair for the…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberRetailers
Lily Arkwright to support Unicef on Black Friday
Lily Arkwright has announced it has pledged to donate a portion of every sale to Unicef this Black Friday, as the cost of living crisis is “looming” over the world’s economy. The jeweller will donate £50 from every sale to Unicef, save the children campaign. Lily Arkwright has teamed up…
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Sep- 2022 -21 SeptemberFeatures
What will happen to luxury spending this winter?
Revenues in the jewellery industry have amounted to $4.03bn (£3.53bn) in 2022, with the market expected to grow annually by 5.6%, according to Statista. The global jewellery market size is expected to reach $518.9bn (£454.87bn) by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2030, a report…
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13 SeptemberEvents
NAJ partners with Sheffield Assay Office for futures event
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and Sheffield Assay Office have announced Striking Futures, a new collaborative event designed to help businesses and students get ahead in the jewellery industry. The event will take place on 3 November, and features a hallmarking presentation from Kerry Gregory of Gemmology Books, a…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustAppointments
Lindsey Straughton to leave NAJ after two decades
Lindsey Straughton, head of communications and industry liaison, has announced she will leave the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) on 2 September after more than two decades with the organisation. Straughton joined the NAJ (then the British Jewellers’ Association) in 1996 as marketing manager, and has continued to support jewellery…
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30 AugustTrade Organisations
Sheffield Assay Office joins the NAJ
The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has recently become a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), in a bid to engage “more fully and effectively” with the trade as a whole. The Sheffield Assay Office is currently looking at a number of collaborations with other NAJ…
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23 AugustTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office joins Created in the UK
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has joined the Created in the UK movement by supporting the striking of the new mark on jewellery, silverware and related products. Created in the UK is a scheme developed by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to help designers, manufacturers and retailers promote the…
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17 AugustRetailers
NAJ takes step to elevate pricing code of practice
The National Association of Jewellers has taken the step to elevate its pricing code of practice to ‘assured advice’ with its primary trading standards partner. Working with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards team, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has said it aims to continue its proactive approach to educating…
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