News, Blog and Podcast

News

Keep up to date with the latest information about what’s going on at the British Academy of Jewellery. From new course additions, exciting events and inspiring projects, read on to see the latest events happening at BAJ and how you can get involved.

Last week, the BAJ community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff came together to celebrate the groundbreaking BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project.
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

Blog

Our jewellery blog combines news about our courses, projects and events, with tips on jewellery making and design. We also publish interviews with our accomplished tutors, as well as stories and testimonials from our students and graduates. Browse our posts and take a deep dive into the world of BAJ.

Have you ever wondered how jeweller Lewis Malka established his niche in designing and manufacturing timeless engagement rings? Read on to find out in
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

Podcast

In our monthly jewellery podcast, we talk to top industry professionals, who offer their insight and expertise on a vast array of relevant jewellery topics. From the history of our craft to new techniques and materials, as well as current trends that are shaping the
contemporary jewellery sector, we cover all of the emerging industry topics that jewellery professionals need to know.

When thinking about materials and objects as a maker, it is important to consider the impact these materials and objects have. In a first
In a world full of objects, and as makers of objects, the agency of objects and materials is fascinating. Why do certain objects become

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