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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From January 2024 to April 2024, BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production students worked on an incredibly unique project with Fine Jewellery House Graff. The project brief, focusing on creating unique Graff-inspired jewellery that featured a Graff pear shape 18.38 carat diamond, from which the resin print was created, is a satellite stone from the record-breaking […]
From December 2023 to March 2024, BAJ’s HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design & Manufacturing) students worked on an incredibly enriching project. The project brief, focusing on creating unique engagement rings that celebrate different cultures, not only fosters creativity and innovation but also encourages students to delve into the historical and cultural significance of betrothal […]
At BAJ, our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design & Manufacturing) students took on an exciting challenge: creating a sleek and modern bracelet, as if they were competing in a hypothetical popular jewellery show “All that Shines”. The brief was to showcase their skills and stand out as budding jewellery professionals. With guidance […]
The Live Project at BAJ is an extraordinary initiative that has enabled us to forge collaborative partnerships with distinguished jewellers, including Theo Fennell, Alex Monroe, and Alighieri. Now, we’re thrilled to welcome Bobby White into our creative fold, a perfect addition to this project that’s become a beacon of excitement within our Level 4 curriculum. […]
A group of the academy’s level 4 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students worked on harnessing the power of storytelling through jewellery, guided by iconic London-based jeweller Theo Fennell. The students were challenged to design and manufacture a ring representing “the Circle of Life.” Designs should be invested with real emotional and talismanic weight, but […]
British Academy of Jewellery and Fuli Gemstones collaborated to give our Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students hands-on experience working with Fuli’s natural and vibrant peridot. The project challenged our level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot. Fuli Gemstones generously donated a peridot for every student to use in […]
The project “THE FUTURE IS OUR JEWEL” brings together 6 partner schools around a common formation in the creation of jewellery, but whose cultural, heritage and professional histories are multiple. As part of BAJ’s international Erasmus project ‘The Future is our Jewel’, BAJ launched an exhibition on Monday at its London campus. The showcase features […]
The British Academy of Jewellery collaborated with Alex Monroe in the 2020/2021 academic year on a project titled “Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity”. Aiming to raise awareness about sustainability in the jewellery industry, the project challenged BAJ students to design and make an original wearable jewellery piece, each incorporating a 5mm sapphire generously donated by the Alex […]
The British Academy of Jewellery organised a Charity Jewellery Auction in the spring of 2021, auctioning pieces made and donated by students and tutors at BAJ as well as external jewellers. The auction was in support of Blueprint for All, a non-profit organisation that works to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through mentorship programmes […]
A group of our Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students developed commercially viable jewellery brand concepts based around well-defined target markets as a class exercise. In parallel with their course work, students developed commercial jewellery collections for the brands, well-suited to their chosen clients. By practising creating a brand, developing online content, and […]
The project “THE FUTURE IS OUR JEWEL” brings together 6 partner schools around a common formation in the creation of jewellery, but whose cultural, heritage and professional histories are multiple. For the second year of the Future is our Jewel, our students focused on the topics: air and the present; the pivotal themes for the […]
As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Parlement Lycéen Européen, we launched an international jewellery exhibition at our London campus in November 2020. The exhibition showcased jewellery made for PLE’s annual jewellery design initiative. Jewellery by five BAJ students was on display along with jewellery made by students from PLE partner schools across Europe. […]
The British Academy of Jewellery collaborated in 2020 with top London-based jewellery brand Alighieri on a design competition for BAJ’s students. The competition’s brief challenged students to design jewellery pieces inspired by the opening lines of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, The Divine Comedy: “In the middle of the journey of life,I found myself in a […]
In recognition of the efforts made by the medical community during the health crisis, we are united to show our support for ‘NHS Charities Together,’ a membership organisation representing, supporting and championing NHS Charities. The British Academy of Jewellery launched its Pins of Praise design competition in support of NHS staff and volunteers working to […]
The project “THE FUTURE IS OUR JEWEL” brings together 6 partner schools around a common formation in the creation of jewellery, but whose cultural, heritage and professional histories are multiple. For the first year of this Erasmus programme, the main theme in question was water, with a focus on heritage and past traditions and techniques. […]
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