BAJ hosts Greek Erasmus visit
As part of our international Erasmus Project, ‘The Future is our Jewel’, the British Academy of Jewellery recently received a group of Greek Erasmus students from School of Arts Mokume, Thessaloniki.
BAJ Graduate Stories: Genevieve Schwartz
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.
Create your jewellery portfolio with BAJ this summer
This summer, the British Academy of Jewellery is launching its “Intensive Techniques for Jewellery Making” short course. Taking place from 5th to 9th July, this exciting, practical programme allows students to create a portfolio of jewellery pieces, while perfecting their manufacturing techniques and undertaking creative experimentation. Here we look at some of the major benefits of the course.
All about sapphire jewellery
Blue sapphire stones are some of the most beautiful and desirable gems in the world. Here we explore some of the qualities and uses of these fascinating gems.
BAJ Podcast | Future Forward Thinking
In this episode, we speak to Paola De Luca, founder of The Futurist Ltd, a creative intelligence agency specialising in strategic and editorial projects in the luxury and jewellery sectors. Paola reflects on her career, the year 2020, trend forecasting and what is in store for 2021.
BAJ Podcast | Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity
In this episode, we speak to London-based, internationally-stocked jeweller Alex Monroe about his inspirations and the jewellery industry.
BAJ Podcast | A diverse jewellery career and supporting others
In this episode, we have a conversation with writer, jewellery designer and director of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery Melanie Eddy on her practice, the ACJ and her career in jewellery.
BAJ Podcast | Jewellery Research
In this episode of the BAJ Podcast, BAJ talks to Dr Roberta Bernabei, the editor of the Journal of Jewellery Research, on the importance of research in the field.
BAJ Podcast | Mokume gane and craftsmanship
In this episode of the BAJ Podcast, BAJ talks to jewellery designer, researcher and educator Jim Binnion on his expertise of Japanese metalworking technique mokume gane, craftsmanship and sharing knowledge.