Member Press Releases

Coronavirus Advice (part twelve) from NAJ

04 March 2021

As part of the Government’s March budget announcement Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined a new £65bn support package which includes an extension to the furlough scheme, continued business rates holiday and a new grant 'restart'...

NAJ member Lucy Quartermaine reports huge online sales success in 2020-21

04 March 2021

Designer silver brand Lucy Quartermaine reports amazing success for the final months of 2020 and the start of 2021. Founder and Designer, Lucy comments it was their "best few months on record!". The designer brand saw an 88% website...

Video replay: Intellectual Property rights post-Brexit and member benefits to help

03 March 2021

Our February NAJ Live virtual event brought in expert opinion on how Brexit impacted the Intellectual Property rights of UK businesses. The NAJ Live featured presentations by Stephen Welfare and Charlotte Ebbutt of Royds Withy King a...

Betts Group's sponsored jeweller KHIRY FINE lands on the cover of Time Magazine

02 March 2021

Betts Group is proud to sponsor new fine jewellery collection, KHIRY FINE launching exclusively at NET-A-PORTER. The UK’s oldest surviving precious metal refining and dealing business has given its backing to Jameel Mohammed, an exc...

Government plans announced as jewellers learn when they can reopen

24 February 2021

Addressing the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke of a four-stage plan for easing England out of lockdown, that includes jewellery retailers reopening alongside public buildings, outdoor settings and other retailers on 12th...

First speakers announced for the Valuers’ Conference at the NAJ Summit

19 February 2021

The Institute of Registered Valuers has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 2021 Valuer’s Conference taking place on 11th, 12th and 13th of September. Jack Ogden, Sandra Cronan and Nicholas Wainwright will feature in...

Integrating science and digital technology to provide a joint solution for diamond traceability

17 February 2021

Over the last few decades, technological development has aided the expediency of diamond exploration and extraction, however, the uptake of technological innovation to verify diamond origin and value claims to stamp out the trade of conflict...

NAJ write to housing secretary opposing plans to extend permitted development rights

11 February 2021

The National Association of Jewellers has, alongside 26 other business organisations, written to The Rt. Hon. Robert Jenrick MP – Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing,  against plans that could see town centre businesses...

Do you want to sell a diamond with a *?

10 February 2021

Staying at the forefront of laboratory grown diamond news, Green Rocks Created Diamonds based in Hatton Garden, London today announced further developments in the created diamond market. Last year the GIA made a significant announcem...

Additional EU exit resources available for NAJ Members

03 February 2021

Supported by British Jewellery and Giftware International (BJGI) – a division of British Allied Trade Federation (BATF) – guidance on customs arrangements, including VAT, duty rates, charges on small packages and import declara...

Benevolent Society Covid Hardship Fund now open for applications

01 February 2021

The Benevolent Society’s covid hardship fund, available to members of BATF trade associations, has now opened for applications. The Covid Hardship Fund, managed by the Benevolent Society aims to alleviate some of the financial press...

Kimjoux, Makes Sure A Valentine’s Day Like No Other Is A Sure-Fire Hit

29 January 2021

For some, Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year; a whole 24 hours to be filled with tokens of love and affection, special moments to cherish and a chance to let love shine.  For others – mostly husbands, pa...

January NAJ Live to focus on ‘independent retail’, as Coffee breaks return every Wednesday

15 January 2021

NAJ’s popular monthly webinar series, NAJ Live, held on the last Thursday of every month will explore independent retail in the time of Covid, and review how members are responding. Starting at 10am on Thursday 28th January...

Taylor and Hart reveals Netflix series The Crown sparked a 300% increase of requests for replicas

13 January 2021

Image: Taylor and Hart  After the launch of the fourth series of The Crown, introducing Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry, bespoke engagement ring and jewellery brand, Taylor and Hart, reports people have gone wild searchin...

Green Rocks Created Diamonds: First to market with GIA Laboratory Grown Reports

12 January 2021

Green Rocks Created Diamonds, based in Hatton Garden, London, announced in November 2020 that they were the first laboratory grown grower in the world with the Gemmological Institute of America’s (GIA) new laboratory grown diamond...

Fine jeweller Zeemou Zeng unveils his new collection - The Impressionists

12 January 2021

Inspired by the techniques used by the famous Impressionist artists, Zeemou’s latest pieces once again push the boundaries, incorporating vibrant, natural colour with his own special design signature - movement.  ZEEMOU ZENG&nb...

Prepare your jewellery business for EU Exit (part 1)

10 December 2020

  As a nation, we get closer and closer to leaving the EU on the 1st of January, but with a final decision on a withdrawal agreement still outstanding, what can Jewellery businesses do to prepare now? Working with the B...

It’s the thought that counts? Brits have developed gifting gold standards

01 December 2020

In the year that has taken so much from us all, we as a nation have become more considerate givers than ever, with research showing the 2020 attitude toward gifting has altered dramatically because of the virus. Britain’s new &l...