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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Sep- 2021 -17 September
NAJ expands its team ahead of new strategy launch
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that it will welcome two new members to its marketing team. Adam Cook and Rushana Miller will join the association next week to help deliver the groupโs new strategy, which is in its final stages of development. Cook joins the NAJ as…
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Aug- 2021 -11 AugustEvents
NAJ names suppliersโ showcase participants
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a list of suppliers participating in the 2021 NAJ Summitโs โsuppliers’ showcaseโ. One of the five core pillars of the inaugural summit, the showcase provides retailers with a chance to reconnect with a range of groups across all three days of the…
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Jul- 2021 -28 JulyEvents
NAJ names Continental UK as headline sponsor
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named fine jewellery supplier Continental UK as its NAJ Summit headline sponsor. Based in Hong Kong, Continental has operated within the UK market for over 45 years through a customer service team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The group is known for its 9k illustration…
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22 JulyEvents
NAJ Summit 2021 to discuss LGDs
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its upcoming 2021 summit will feature conversations on laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs). Three speakers will focus on LGDs, providing masterclasses and hands-on workshops as part of the valuersโ conference, taking place from 11-13 September 2021. Julia Griffith, founder of The Gem Academy,…
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16 JulyCoronavirus
NAJ updates Covid guidelines ahead of 19 July opening
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has updated its storesafe and sitesafe guidance ahead of the upcoming easing of restrictions on 19 July. The groupโs guidelines, which are now at version seven and three respectively, also come with posters that can be printed and displayed for the public. The posters…
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Jun- 2021 -9 JuneEvents
JBN names pair of NAJ Summit speakers
The National Association of Jewellersโ (NAJ) Jet Business Network (JBN) has named two Congress speakers for its NAJ Summit on 13 September 2021. Dale Parmenter, CEO, and Clare Hanna, head of learning development, at the integrated, full-service communications group, DRPG, will present on โthe five voices of power in your…
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7 JuneEvents
Bright Young Gems extends entry deadline by one week
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring initiative has extended its closing date for entries by one week due to a number of requests from colleges. The scheme, which acted as a part of International Jewellery London (IJL) prior to the pandemic, has moved the entry deadline from 6 June to…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilEvents
Bright Young Gems launches under interim custodianship
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring scheme is set to launch with Hammond PR as the appointed interim custodian for the initiative in 2021. While normally operated by International Jewellery London (IJL), due to the show not taking place in either 2020 or this year Reed Exhibitions has passed the…
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13 AprilAuctions
NAJ members invited to Dawsons online auction
Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have been invited to view a Dawsons live online auction of fine jewellery. Taking place on Thursday 15 April, viewing of the sale featuring over 500 lots is also available on 13 and 14 April. The lots contain a number of pieces…
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Mar- 2021 -9 MarchTrade Organisations
Theme for Retail Jewellers Congress revealed
The JET Business Network (JBN) has announced the theme of its Retail Jewellers Congress will be โGrow your presence, grow your people, grow your profitโ. The jewellery industry summit, which prioritises how digital operations and people can influence profit, will identify the key difficulties for jewellers going into 2021 and…
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