Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in both 2019 and 2025, the British Academy of Jewellery continues to deliver high-quality, industry-focused education that equips our learners with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our commitment to providing excellence in jewellery education has been reaffirmed by Ofsted, who highlighted the exceptional progress made by our […]
We are thrilled to announce an event this Friday, celebrating two groundbreaking collaborations, fusing jewellery, gemmology and technology. On the 4th April, we’ll be opening our Camden Town campus to the public, showcasing two innovative BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production projects, ‘Glow’ and ‘Wearable Technology’. ‘Glow’ In 2013, BREVALOR introduced a groundbreaking type of […]
On Thursday 13th February, we hosted ‘Jewellery for a Cause’, an art exhibition and sale run by our students, fundraising for charity. Over 100 people attended the event, spending the evening at BAJ’s newly acquired Camden Town campus, taking in the art and mingling with industry professionals, staff, students and the wider BAJ community. First […]
On Wednesday evening, 29th January, BAJ Birmingham, nestled inside the iconic Birmingham Assay Office, became a hub of celebration in recognition of their recent jewellery student graduates. With over 70 people in attendance, including students, alumni, industry partners and others, BAJ was proud to host their annual Final Show featuring work from their Level 3 […]
We are excited to announce that Dr. Sofie Boons, (BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production Course Lead), was featured on BBC Radio 4’s ‘You and Yours’ programme on 20th January, 2025. In the segment, Sofie discussed her novel invention, rubies grown in-situ in platinum metal structures as an alternative to traditional mined gems. The […]
In collaboration with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place, we hosted a unique event on Friday 9th December, fusing jewellery design with dance. Our second-year BA (Hons) jewellery students worked with 9 contemporary dance students from The Place, designing movable jewellery inspired by the theme of ‘Connection’. Each piece was then brought to […]
We’re thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind jewellery design and dance performance in collaboration with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place. Our second-year BA (Hons) jewellery students have embraced the challenge of designing movable jewellery inspired by the theme of ‘Connection’, to be worn by 9 contemporary dance students from The Place. Projects will […]
On Wednesday evening, BAJ welcomed students, friends, family and industry connections to their Camden campus to celebrate our project with UKFCG-certified Advance Cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. The jewellery exhibition displayed 9 unique student-made pieces featuring exquisite hand-cut gemstones, generously gifted by Martin, including stunning varieties of Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz, among […]
On Wednesday evening, we welcomed an eager and diverse audience of recent graduates, current students, friends, family, and leading industry professionals to celebrate the future of the jewellery world. The 2023/2024 London Final Show, held at BAJ’s vibrant Camden campus, was a sparkling showcase of our Jewellers creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. The event highlighted the […]
BAJ Business is proud to announce the launch of two new Level 6 Top-Up courses: the Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) Top-Up and the Business Management and Marketing BSc (Hons) Top-Up. These innovative programmes, offered in partnership with Kingston University, London, are designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals looking to advance their careers. […]
We’re proud to announce our exceptional performance in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). The NSS captured our Business students’ feedback on different aspects of their educational experience, revealing outstanding scores across the board. These results reflect BAJ’s high-quality education and support, with our students rating us significantly above the sector average across all categories. […]
We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of NAJ’s Rising Star Award for 2024. This year, the NAJ have grouped 15 categories into three thematic pillars, celebrating Great Ideas, Great People and Great Businesses. Providing more opportunities to champion professional excellence within staff, processes, and company. Sharjeel Nawaz, Principal of BAJ, expressed the benefit of […]
UCAS Clearing may be an unexpected and confusing process, but BAJ are here to help answer any questions you may have. Even if you’ve changed your mind about your preferred course, or your results don’t go as you expected, it does not mean that you have run out of options – Clearing can help you […]
In today’s Pride Month Q+A, we had the pleasure of speaking with Blue Twyman (they/them), a talented student completing their first year of our BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production programme. Blue’s story is one of self-discovery and artistic evolution. They candidly share their experiences of feeling out of place in the fashion world, taking […]
We are thrilled to announce our exciting collaboration with professional jewellery consultant Liz Olver. Our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) students have the fantastic and rare opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from Liz on designs, the industry and more. About Liz Olver: Liz Olver is an experienced jewellery industry […]
Day 1 of New Designers 2024 has kicked off at the Business Design Centre in London and we’re thrilled to share details of this inspiring event. About New Designers The show has been championing the future of design since 1985, celebrating the best emerging talent by bringing together 3,000 design graduates from over 100 university […]
We’re excited to share the second instalment of our Pride Month Q+A series- today with BAJ Birmingham learner Zoe Peace (G1000 / Girl 1000 Jewellery). Zoe is an LGBTQ+ ally and designer for the Drag community, read on to find out more about this niche artistry, her journey into metalwork and more. When did you […]
We’re so excited to begin our Pride Month Q+A series, where we’re shining the spotlight on LBGTQ+ artists and allies in the BAJ Community. Today we’re joined by BAJ Birmingham Level 3 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing learner Phoebe Woodall. Read below to learn more about her time at BAJ, experience as an LGBTQ+ artist, personal […]
We are excited to be launching our 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 characteristics, and how to select the perfect pearls for their designs. They will also learn about the […]
In the 56th episode of the BAJ podcast, our host Sofie Boons is joined by Clementine Edwards, an artist, writer, and jeweller, who works across sculpture, jewellery, film, and more. BAJ’s Sofie Boons framed this episode around the questions ‘What role do materials and objects play in the organisation of social relationships?’ and ‘What does […]
Calling all jewellery enthusiasts, novices, and seasoned crafters alike! Brace yourselves for an exhilarating event as the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) partners with JewelleryMaker to set a dazzling new world record. On Friday 31st May at 10:00, JewelleryMaker invites participants from across the globe to join in the world’s biggest make-a-long via Zoom. Whether […]
For budding entrepreneurs and creatively-minded individuals looking to advance their careers, BAJ Business offers courses in subjects including business, marketing, and digital technologies. By working with real-life industry examples, BAJ’s courses mix practical tuition with a focus on employability. BAJ’s Leicester campus is located in the bustling city centre and welcomes students from across the […]
Last week, the BAJ community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff came together to celebrate the groundbreaking BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project. The exhibition and awards evening marked an important collaboration between industry and education, highlighting our shared commitment to nurturing aspiring creatives on their jewellery journey. Devised for the BA (Hons) Jewellery […]
We’re thrilled to announce the details of an exciting new project with UKFCG-certified Advance Cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. A testament to his unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, Martin has generously provided our Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his meticulously hand-cut gemstones, including stunning varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, […]
On Wednesday night we hosted renowned London Jeweller, Lewis Malka, at our Camden campus for an exhibition and awards night showcasing our collaborative Engagement Ring Project. The project, set for our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course, encouraged the students to fine-tune their manufacturing skills while pushing the boundaries of […]
BAJ is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year’s UCAS Discovery Event in London on March 18th! The UCAS Discovery event aims to help you decide on your next steps. You can chat with our admissions team about our courses and life at BAJ, speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about […]
Wax carving, a time-honoured practice in jewellery craftsmanship dating back 6,000 years, involves shaping a block of jeweller’s wax through sawing and filing, akin to a sculptor carving stone. Once the wax creation is complete, it is sent to a caster for the lost wax casting process, where it’s enveloped in a hard plaster known […]
Studying orthographic drawing for jewellery equips you with the skills to draw professional 2D jewellery designs that allow you to visualise your jewellery pieces. By drawing with precision, you’re able to develop your jewellery piece’s design features accurately to better envision a real-life product. This will then enable you to create prototypes, and more accurately […]
BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production ‘Welcome to London’ project goes beyond conventional boundaries, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and sustainable design. As an introductory project, the students were tasked with working in teams to create large wearable sculptural pieces made from sustainable materials. As Hollie Paxton (Year One Lead – BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & […]
Our senses are the filters to our universe. Jewellery, unlike other art forms, is often worn on the body, engaging most of our senses. Some jewellery designers explore the edges of our sensory exploration of the world, questioning what it is we can and cannot see, or feel – or enabling a beauty to be […]
Welcome to the 50th episode of the British Academy of Jewellery Podcast. This milestone marks a journey that began during the challenging times of the April 2020 lockdown, with the aim of supporting and engaging with the jewellery industry. It’s both surprising and exciting to have reached this 50th episode, and it’s been a pleasure […]
The British Academy of Jewellery is thrilled to announce its exceptional performance in the recent National Student Survey (NSS) for our Business courses. The results underscore BAJ’s commitment to providing top-notch education and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The NSS, designed to gauge student feedback on various aspects of their educational journey, has […]
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is proud to announce its prestigious recognition with the Mayor’s Skills Academies (MSA) Quality Mark, a testament to its commitment to providing high-quality skills training in London. This achievement highlights BAJ’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the creative industry sector crucial to the city’s ongoing recovery. The […]
Congratulations to our Level 3 student Lewis Hylton who has been shortlisted at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2023 in the Engineering & Manufacturing Category! We are incredibly excited to announce Lewis as a finalist for the award that showcases the outstanding work and achievement of apprentices from multicultural backgrounds in Britain. Lewis spoke about his experience as an apprentice […]
Last week we had the pleasure of speaking with Hollie Paxton, an experienced jeweller and educator who has joined the British Academy of Jewellery as the BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production Year 1 Lead. Read below to learn more about the newest addition to the BAJ team. Hey Hollie, we’re so excited to have […]
