BAJ is proud to announce that Dr Sofie Boons, jewellery artist, researcher, and educator (SFHEA), has been appointed as a Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) Champion. Sofie has been chosen, along with a small, prestigious group of UK industry figures, to use her standing in the UK jewellery and metalwork industries to promote the […]
Nine students and two staff from the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) had their work featured in the Transforma(c)tions exhibition at the Munich Mineral Museum. The official opening took place on 6th March 2026, and their pieces are displayed alongside international makers. Curated by Dr Sofie Boons and Yitong Zhang, a PhD candidate at the Glasgow School of Art, the exhibition […]
This episode takes you on location in Tucson, Arizona, to the vibrant world of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Showcase. We’re joined by Brienne Rosner, Executive Director of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). She shares insights into the organisation’s mission, its dedication to contemporary jewellery, and its longstanding presence at this internationally acclaimed […]
Inspiration often comes from the world around us. But what if your context is the Antarctic, one of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on Earth? In this episode of the BAJ Podcast, Sofie Boons speaks with Dr Katrin Linse, marine biologist with the British Antarctic Survey and jewellery maker whose work bridges science, art, […]
About the performance BAJ is thrilled to present this year’s first public showcase: a one-of-a-kind performance bringing together our Year 2 BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production students and contemporary dancers from The Place. This year’s theme, ‘Connection’, explores the interplay between jewellery and movement, featuring movable jewellery designs inspired by ideas ranging from toxic […]
In collaboration with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place, we hosted a unique event on Friday 9th December 2024, 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 […]
Martin’s Gems Martin’s Gems is a highly creative and innovative precision gem-cutting business based in London. Having previously collaborated with BAJ as a sponsor for the ‘Precision and Technical Excellence’ and ‘Statement Jewellery’ awards, this project saw them elevating their partnership to new heights. The brief The brief for this project was to design and […]
Our students had the fantastic and rare opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from professional jewellery consultant, Liz Olver, on designs, the industry and more. About Liz Olver: Liz Olver is an experienced jewellery industry professional with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury jewellery sector. She is skilled in design and product development with expertise […]
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