The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has revealed the winners of the 2024 NAJ Awards, supported by headline sponsor Curteis.
314 guests gathered at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham last night to celebrate the winners across 14 categories.
The NAJ Awards champions extraordinary talent within the UK jewellery industry and highlight the business owners, teams, and professionals who go above and beyond for the trade and their customers.
13 category sponsors joined Curteis in helping support the awards.
These sponsors included eBay, TH March, RWK Goodman, Presman Mastermelt, At The Bench, Vulcan Jewellery, British Academy of Jewellery, Jewellery Show, GVUK Design, Aconia Casting, Apsley & Heron, SaferGems, and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
They were joined by supporting sponsors, Ti Sento, Hayes & Lake, and the British Allied Trades Federation.
Claire Davies, operations director at Curteis, shared: “We are delighted to continue our support for this year’s NAJ Awards and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the remarkable winners honoured during the event.
“Their achievements truly reflect the exceptional talent within our industry.
“We also wish to express our gratitude to the NAJ for hosting another fantastic evening.”
Ben Massey, chief executive officer at the NAJ, said: “What a fantastic evening, and what an incredible group of finalists!
“Congratulations to all the award winners, shortlisted businesses, and individuals who impressed us with their innovation and professionalism over the past year.
“Thank you to our amazing sponsors and charity partners who helped make it an unforgettable evening.”
NAJ Awards 2024: Finalists and winners
GREAT IDEAS
Collection of the Year (sponsored by eBay)
- Aril Jewels
- Boodles – WINNER
- BUUNT Jewellery
- Katherine Alexandra Brunacci Jewellery
- Kimjoux
- Laings
Community Engagement of the Year (sponsored by Aconia Casting)
- Birmingham Assay Office
- Fogal and Barnes
- FORGE – WINNER
- Gemmology Rocks
- The Jewellery Collective
- Wongs Jewellers
CSRI of the Year (sponsored by Responsible Jewellery Council)
- Arihant by Paul Spurgeon – WINNER
- Considered Jewellery
- Dimexon
- Ethica Diamonds
- Hockley Mint – Highly Commended
- Lebrusan Studio
Store Design of the Year (sponsored by Apsley & Heron)
- Camilla Jones – WINNER
- Heera Diamonds
- Laings
- Regina Rowe Jewellers
GREAT PEOPLE
Designer of the Year (sponsored by RWK Goodman)
- Emma Fathers (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
- Genevieve Schwartz (Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery) – WINNER
- Jane Strang Steel (Fleur Fairfax)
- Sarah Alexander (Laings)
- Sarah Heulwen Lewis (Heulwen Lewis Bespoke)
- Susi Smither (The Rock Hound)
Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by the British Academy of Jewellery)
- Aaron Whittingham (Whittinghams)
- Beth Officer (Antique Jewellers) – WINNER
- Ellina Pollitt (Ellina Pollitt Jewellery)
- Lydia Mena (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
- Zoe Law (Birmingham Assay Office)
Salesperson of the Year (sponsored by SaferGems)
- Eddi Norris (Queensmith) – Highly Commended
- Hannah Deason-Barrow (Lily Arkwright)
- Katie Morris (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
- Lyndsey Plain (PA Jewellery)
- Sandra Brown (Jeremy France Jewellers) – WINNER
- Sonu Powar (JQ Diamonds)
Unsung Hero of the Year (sponsored by Presman Mastermelt)
- Amy Wright (Flinn & Steel)
- Emily Robertson (Fernando Jorge)
- Leona Fish (The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers)
- Rob Harrison (Hockley Mint) – Highly Commended
- Sarah Jordan (The William Agency) – WINNER
Workshop Professional of the Year (sponsored by At The Bench)
- Astrid Jaroslawsky (Queensmith) – Highly Commended
- Callum Shaw (Bespoke Quarter)
- Darren Moore (G H Moore & Son)
- Deborah Rootham (PA Jewellery) – WINNER
- Emma Millar (Laings)
- Robert Smith (Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery)
GREAT BUSINESSES
Bespoke Retailer of the Year (sponsored by GVUK Design)
- Blair and Sheridan
- Heera Diamonds
- Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery
- Queensmith – WINNER
- Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery
- Wongs Jewellers
Jewellery Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Vulcan Jewellery)
- Allum & Sidaway – WINNER
- Camilla Jones
- Flinn & Steel
- Hatton Jewels
- JQ Diamonds
- La Maison Couture
Product Supplier of the Year (sponsored by Jewellery Show)
- Curteis
- Giovanni Raspini
- Hockley Mint
- LBJ Jewellery
- Ungar & Ungar
- Zedd by Wedds & Co – WINNER
Service Supplier of the Year (sponsored by eBay)
- &Worn Studio
- At The Bench – Highly Commended
- Diamnet
- Edinburgh Assay Office
- The Guild of Valuers and Jewellers
- The Jewellers Academy – WINNER
Team of the Year (sponsored by TH March)
- Austen & Blake (Glasgow store) – WINNER
- Blair and Sheridan
- Bradley’s Jewellers York
- Mesmeric Distribution
- Queensmith
- The Siop iard – Highly Commended
- Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery (Clifton store)
- Wongs Jewellers
