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PRESS RELEASE: The NAJ Announces Venue and Date for the 2025 NAJ Awards

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is thrilled to announce the date and venue for the 2025 NAJ Awards, with Curteis returning as the headline sponsor. Following last year's community-focused, sold-out ceremony, the NAJ has moved to the larger, purpose-built International Convention Centre (ICC) in central Birmingham to host this year's awards evening. The 2025 NAJ Awards will take place on Thursday, October 23, and again will be supported by Curteis as the headline sponsor. This marks Curteis's third consecutive year supporting the event. Curteis is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of precious metal jewellery, supplying prominent jewellery retailers,

PRESS RELEASE: The 2025 Valuers' Conference Delivered Education and Community in Equal Measure

Jewellery valuers, students, international guests and wider trade joined together in Birmingham last weekend (7-8 June) for two days of learning and networking for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Valuers' Conference, hosted by the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV). The 36th Valuers Conference, supported by headline sponsor Bonhams, saw international and UK experts share their wisdom and expertise on Saturday. These included… Kate Flitcroft shared insights from a distinguished auction career, reflecting on her experiences at Bonhams and what they reveal about jewellery valuation today. Dr Aaron Palke explored the latest GIA research into coloured stone origin

Homo Faber @ London Craft Week 2025

Homo Faber @ London Craft Week 2025 13 - 17 May 2025 London Craft Week  is an annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship from around the world. As headline sponsor of London Craft Week 2025, Homo Faber is celebrating the dynamic craft community of the UK capital, London, which is the most represented city on our digital platform Homo Faber Guide, featuring more than 200 London-based artisans. Find out which Homo Faber Guide artisans are participating at London Craft Week by downloading the  Homo Faber App  (mobile only). 📅 Tuesday 13 May 10:30-16:00 : Live demonstration: marionette making with master puppetry artist  Oliver Hymans