NAJ News

Goldsmiths Institute Announces NAJ as Headline Sponsor for Jewellery Awards Highlighting National Education Pathways

10 March 2026

The Goldsmiths Institute has confirmed a headline sponsor for its Annual Jewellery Awards, an event recognising achievement across jewellery education from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5.  The awards bring together education...

Retired Yorkshire Jewellery Retailer Roger Mitchell Tells the Story of his 44 Years in the Jewellery Industry

10 March 2026

… And ‘Diamond Days’ makes for a great read! Those of a similar vintage will probably recognise and relate to some of his stories and encounters, while those who began their jewellery journey more recently will find them eye-o...

Jewel Ads Unveils the UK’s First AI-Powered Trade Directory: A New Era for Jewellery Sourcing

10 March 2026

Jewel Ads, the leading digital trade platform for the UK  jewellery industry, has announced an upcoming major update—its most significant to date. This change reflects a strategic shift for the company as it transitions to a directory...

From a Student’s Imagination to Goldsmith’s Bench: The Jewellery Workshop Unveils Mayoral Chain Design Competition Winner

10 March 2026

  The Jewellery Workshop is proud to announce Rosie Brown as the official winner of the Mayoral Chain Design Competition. In collaboration with Diss Town Council, the competition was for the Students of Diss High School to design two new ins...

The Betts Group to Introduce the Next Generation of Wedding Rings with Modern Court Launch

10 March 2026

Birmingham Jewellery Quarter-based precious metal specialist, The Betts Group, has presented its vision for the future of wedding rings, focusing on design innovation, material provenance and expanded choice for Spring 2026. At the centre of th...

The Jewellery Workshop Celebrates 50 Years in Diss

10 March 2026

The Jewellery Workshop is proud to announce a special exhibition, “50 Years of Craft & Community,” running from 20th June to 4th July 2026 at The Corn Hall in Diss, Norfolk.  The exhibition offers a rare "behind the bench"...