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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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 Jewellersโ 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 โmore fully and effectivelyโ 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 โassured adviceโ 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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Jul- 2022 -18 JulyFeatures
The future of the NAJ
What is your history in the jewellery industry? You may not know, but I started on the shop floor as a Saturday girl and worked up to store manager with the support of a wonderful employer. From this rather lucky start and introduction to the jewellery industry, I studied hard…
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5 JulyRetailers
Hayes & Lake joins Created in the UK scheme
Hayes and Lake has been issued the โCreated in the UKโ stamp, a scheme to prove jewellery has been made in the UK and allowing jewellery, silverware and related products created in the UK, to be marked and promoted as such. Created in the UK was launched by the National…
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Jun- 2022 -16 JuneAppointments
NAJ names Heather Callaway as new chair
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has elected Heather Callaway as its new chair for a two-year term until 2024, succeeding Gary Wroe. The association has also elected Adam Jacobs as vice-chair and David Doyle has been re-elected as president until June 2023. Additionally, joining the NAJ National Committee is…
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13 JuneRetailers
Mitchel & Co. wins retailer of the year at NAJ Awards
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that Mitchel and Co. has won retailer of the year at this yearโs NAJ Awards during the NAJ Summit 2022. The jewellery retailer beat off competition including Bradleyโs Jewellers York, C W Sellors, Sonnyโs Jewellers and Fitzgerald Jewellers. Meanwhile, Saunders and Pughe…
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10 JuneEvents
Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival to run in July
The British Jewellery and Giftware International association (BJGI) has announced plans to work with the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) to organise the Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival, which is due to take place on 23 July 2022. The festival will feature a handmade market showcasing West Midlands-based designers, makers…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilNews
TH March celebrates 135th anniversary
TH March, the UK specialist jewellery insurance broker, is celebrating its 135th anniversary with an updated brand and an enhanced offering โto meet its customersโ changing needsโ. Founded in 1887 by the son of a Hatton Garden diamond merchant, the firm made its name providing specialist jewellery and watch cover…
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