NAJ News

Watch the Valuers' Virtual Conference 2022

04 April 2022

The annual Valuers' Virtual Conference returned last Sunday with talks from popular speakers Rosamond Clayton, Gaynor H Haylett-Mustafa, Tracy Jukes and Kehan Li. The half-day event was open to the entire jewel...

Ben Massey to take figurehead role at the NAJ

04 April 2022

Ben Massey, current Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), has been appointed to the new position of Principal Officer with immediate effect as he transitions to CEO in 2023. Following the depar...

NAJ welcomes Britni-May Edwards to the team as Sales Manager

01 April 2022

This week, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) welcome Britni-May Edwards as freelance Commercial Sales Manager, providing support with advertising and paid-for campaigns and events, such as the upcoming NAJ Summit. Britni-May has exten...

BRIGHT YOUNG GEMS® Plans Revealed for 2022 With New Panellists

31 March 2022

The much-anticipated Bright Young Gems® initiative returns for 2022 with added opportunities for both BA and MA graduates and an exciting new judging panel – with the support of Retail Associate, John Lewis Partnership, for the first t...

MAN ON THE MOVE - High Turnout at Istanbul Show, but East Europeans Stay Away

31 March 2022

By David Brough ISTANBUL, Turkey - The halls thronged with visitors at Istanbul Jewelry Show (March 24-27), signalling buoyant orders mainly for gold and silver jewellery, but many East Europeans stayed away due to the war in Ukraine. Stands s...

RJC Head Iris Van der Veken Resigns

31 March 2022

Iris Van der Veken has resigned as executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) over the organization’s handling of Alrosa’s membership during the Russia-Ukraine war. Van der Veken, who this week celebrated her thre...