NAJ News

Alan Hart FGA DGA Steps Down as Gem-A CEO

22 May 2024

The Board & Trustees of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) today announced that Alan Hart has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has unanimously accepted Alan’s resignation. For...

The 2024 NAJ Awards Now Open for Nominations

21 May 2024

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has officially announced the launch of the 2024 NAJ Awards.  The NAJ Awards are an opportunity to champion talent within the UK jewellery industry and highlight the business owners, teams, and pr...

Pearl Threading and Hanging Short Course with the BAJ

21 May 2024

The BAJ is excited to be launching its new Pearl Threading and Hanging Short Course this June at BAJ Birmingham. During this one-day course, students will learn about the theory of pearls, gaining insight into the various types, their characte...

Giovanni Raspini Celebrates its Roots with New Stylistic Ideas

17 May 2024

Last week, the Italian brand unveiled its Summer ’24 collection to the UK fashion and jewellery press, demonstrating that its distinctive hallmarks – light, shape and colour – continue… but with new twists. Four differe...

Richard Reid Appointed 697th Prime Warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

16 May 2024

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Richard Reid has taken office as Prime Warden, in succession to Charles Mackworth-Young CVO. Former Chairman of KPMG London and the Safer London Foundation, Richard's keen sense of curi...

The Boodles N200 Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024

16 May 2024

The Boodles NG200 Garden is inspired by masterpieces within the National Gallery to mark its Bicentenary year.  This year, Boodles is delighted that Catherine MacDonald is designing ‘The Boodles NG200 Garden’ at the RHS Chelsea...