
BAJ Podcast- New Material Realities
Sustainable practice can be seen from a range of perspectives, including the idea of Urban Mining materials, rather than using virgin materials. What we choose

BAJ Podcast- Ep.64 The Chatham Legacy
The commercialisation of gemstones is one of the most heavily debated topics in the jewellery industry. Whether that is through the ethos of sourcing gems

BAJ Celebrates Graduate Exhibition and Awards Evening
On Wednesday evening, 29th January, BAJ Birmingham, nestled inside the iconic Birmingham Assay Office, became a hub of celebration in recognition of their recent jewellery

BAJ Podcast | The Chatham Legacy
Carol Chatham was the first to commercialise the flux growth of Emerald. As a young aspiring chemist Carol Chatham was passionate about gemstone crystal growth,

Sofie Boons Explores the Future of Lab-Grown
Gems on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours
We are excited to announce that Dr. Sofie Boons, (BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production Course Lead), was featured on BBC Radio 4’s ‘You

Tips for writing your UCAS personal statement
Writing a personal statement as part of a BA course application can be a daunting task. However, it is not meant to be a test,

A Closer Look at Our Level 3 Apprenticeship in Jewellery
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is proud to offer a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship in Jewellery, providing aspiring jewellers with a unique opportunity