The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) celebrated the achievements of students graduating from its BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production programme at the BAJ Graduate Show 2026, held at KOPPEL Collective in London. The exhibition brought together a diverse range of final collections developed through live industry projects, collaborative briefs and independent research, showcasing the […]
Held on Thursday, 30th April, ‘Two Ways of Making’ showcased BAJ student work developed through live industry projects with Zopa Bank and David Michael Jewels, exploring handmade processes alongside digital approaches. David Michael Jewels Michael Robinson of David Michael Jewels led the Fine Jewellery project from Boston, USA. He generously gave his time throughout the project, launching the brief and providing […]
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 […]
Recently, BAJ brought movement and craftsmanship together for a special collaborative event with London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) at The Place, one of Europe’s leading centres for contemporary dance, where the artistry of dance met the world of jewellery design. Exploring the theme of connection Inspired by the concept of “Connection,” our jewellery students collaborated […]
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 […]
On the 4th April, we opened 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 strontium aluminate in the form of transparent glow in the dark crystals. These crystals exhibit persistent luminescence, emitting light for many […]
On Thursday 13th February 2025, 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. […]
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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