NAJ News

Final Month to Apply for the Goldsmiths’ Centre's Business Catalyst (Small) Grants

15 June 2026

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London is encouraging emerging jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade businesses across the UK to apply for its Business Catalyst (Small) Grants. Each year, up to ten sole traders and small businesses will rec...

Chapelle Opens its Newest Store at Livingston Designer Outlet

15 June 2026

Jewellery lovers and watch enthusiasts have a new destination to discover, as Chapelle, the outlet expert in jewellery and designer timepieces, has officially opened its doors at Livingston Designer Outlet. The Livingston Designer Outlet makes...

The NAJ Announces New Chair and National Committee Appointments at 2026 AGM

12 June 2026

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Mehdi Saadian as its new Chair, following the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the 11th June. Saadian succeeds Adam Jacobs, who steps down afte...

Bright New Gems 2026 Now Open for Applications

12 June 2026

The UK-wide industry-supported initiative Bright New Gems is now open for applications to 2026 BA and MA jewellery graduates from UK colleges and universities.  The programme, now in its 21st year,  offers a unique platform for emergi...

Meet the Next Generation of Jewellers and Silversmiths at the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Maker Spotlight Events

12 June 2026

Jewellery and silversmithing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet eight emerging designer-makers selected for the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s 2026/2027 Spotlighting Getting Started programme during two free online Maker Spotlight t...

Lena Esaulova Participated at Goldsmiths North 2026

10 June 2026

In May and June, London’s exhibition scene heated up alongside the rising temperatures. During this particularly active period, Lena Esaulova participated in a number of exhibitions, presenting works from both of her projects — LENAG...