British Academy of Jewellery

Finish Work Friday ✨

Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing student Anna Drahunova presents her silver heart locket necklace.

Combining sentiment, precision, and traditional silversmithing techniques, this finely crafted piece reflects the skill, creativity, and attention to detail developed throughout her studies.

A locket is designed to hold something meaningful. What would you keep inside a locket like this? 🤍

Join the team at BAJ!

We’re currently recruiting for a range of exciting roles across education, creative practice, and business development.

If you’re passionate about jewellery, creative education, and supporting the next generation of makers and innovators, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore our current vacancies via the link below. 🔗

https://baj.ac.uk/work-at-baj/

Connection through craft ✨

Discover the art of experimental riveting and learn how to create dynamic, layered jewellery pieces using cold connection techniques.

A hands-on course designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and technical skill development.

Secure your place via the link below. 🔗
https://baj.ac.uk/product/jewellery-bench-skills-experimental-riveting/

New podcast episode now live 🎙️✨

From material experimentation to sustainable thinking, this episode with Karoline Healy explores the evolving relationship between jewellery, design, and the natural world.

Tune in now via the link below. 🎧

https://baj.ac.uk/baj-podcast-when-plants-mine/

Discover the art of enamelling 💎💫

Learn how to fuse colour and metal in our beginner-friendly enamelling short course at BAJ.

Experiment with vibrant glass enamels, explore surface design techniques, and create your own unique jewellery pieces in the workshop.

Book now via the link below 🔗

https://baj.ac.uk/product/enamelling-techniques-beginner/

We’re proud to present the students awarded for their final pieces as part of the ‘Two Ways of Making’ live project exhibition 🏆👏

🥇Winner – Zopa x BAJ Wearable Tech Project
Presented by James Walker of Zopa Bank awarded to Scarlett Smyth!

🥈Runners-Up – Zopa x BAJ Wearable Tech Project
Presented by James Walker of Zopa Bank awarded to Nina Lenne and Veroni Dimitrov!

Both commended for outstanding innovation in CAD-designed wearable technology integrating financial systems and haptic interaction.

🎖️ Outstanding Achievement – Fine Jewellery Project, ‘After the Making’
Presented by BAJ’s Principal, Dr Matthew Williamson, on behalf of David Michael Jewels, awarded to Avant Williams!

A look back at the ‘Two Ways of Making’ exhibition 💫

The evening at BAJ’s Camden, Chalk Farm campus brought together students, staff, families, friends, and industry partners Zopa Bank and David Michael Jewels to experience the incredible work created by our BA Jewellery Design & Production students.

Special thanks to James Walker and Wilfred Collins of Zopa and Michael Robinson for supporting these live industry projects and sharing their expertise with our students.

Check out the link below to read all about it ✨

https://baj.ac.uk/baj-jewellery-live-industry-projects/

This week at BAJ, we’re encouraging small actions that can make a meaningful difference to your wellbeing.

Whether it’s taking a break, reaching out to someone or simply being kinder to yourself. Every step matters.

Let’s continue creating a supportive, respectful, and caring community together 🤝

Swipe to explore texture →

In this short course, you’ll learn how to manipulate metal to create unique patterns, finishes, and forms, turning simple materials into something truly distinctive.

Secure your place via the link below:
https://baj.ac.uk/product/jewellery-bench-skills-textured-surfaces/