BAJ Alumni Spotlight: Cece Fein-Hughes – A Jewellery Journey to International Recognition

Since graduating from the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ), alumna Cece Fein-Hughes has gone from strength to strength. In 2022, she launched her eponymous brand Cece Jewellery. Her story is defined by talent, dedication, and international acclaim. Achievements Cece’s work has received global recognition: Journey and inspiration Cece’s love for storytelling has always influenced her […]

From Passion to Profession: How Selina Yang Transformed Her Jewellery Dreams at BAJ

Selina (Mingjie) Yang, originally from China, was awarded the prestigious UK Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Promise) in Fashion Design, enabling her to continue building her jewellery career in London, a dream seven years in the making. Determined to sharpen her design and making skills, Selina enrolled at the British Academy of Jewellery and brought her […]

Graduate Stories: Genevieve Schwartz

Genevieve Schwartz smiling whilst working on a ring at her workbench

In the latest instalment of our Graduate Stories series, we catch up with BAJ Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma alumna Genevieve Schwartz who has just launched her eponymous brand.

BAJ graduate Clio Saskia talks about the path to her GC&DC Award win

BAJ graduate Clio Saskia currently runs her own jewellery brand, creating fascinating pieces inspired by exotic animals. At this year’s Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) Awards, she won the Gem-A Award for her striking “Snake Knuckleduster” ring. We speak to her about her career so far, her inspiration and her plans for the future.

Graduate Stories: Petra Otenšlégrová

In the new episode of our Graduate Stories video series, we talk to Petra Otenšlégrová who recently graduated from our Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma in London.

Graduate Stories: Naki Kaddu

We speak to BAJ alumnus and owner of jewellery brand Nakibirango London, Naki Kaddu, about her time at our London academy and how she crafted a name for herself in the jewellery industry.

Graduate Stories: Susannah King

Susannah King began her journey at the British Academy of Jewellery, studying jewellery manufacturing and design. She now runs her own jewellery brand specialising in durable handmade pieces and is the first vegan jewellery brand in the UK. BAJ sat down with King to talk about her achievements and inspirations, as well as her experiences studying at the academy.

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