Welcome to the ACJ
Contemporary jewellery is one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of 21st century craft and design, that inspires and appeals to people of all different backgrounds. We welcome anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery. Whether your interest is personal or professional, we have something to offer you.
Our members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, collectors, and people who want to learn more about contemporary jewellery.
Regional groups gathering
Regional groups gathering
In December we held our very first online meeting for ACJ regional leads. This was an opportunity to meet each other, share what has been working well, how we can support each and our ambitions for the future. We will now be hosting quarterly meetings online for all re...
Award for Contemporary Jewellery at Cluster Contemporary Jewellery
Award for Contemporary Jewellery at Cluster Contemporary Jewellery
ACJ were invited to judge the “Award for Contemporary Jewellery” Many thanks to ACJ Director Caroline Jackman and Findings Editor Jo Lally, for co-judging this prestigious award. Congratulations to the winner Daniela Boni and the...
Awe & Alchemy at Cluster Contemporary Jewellery
Awe & Alchemy at Cluster Contemporary Jewellery
From 13th – 18th December we presented our film presentation of ACJNI's “Awe & Alchemy.” at Cluster Contemporary Jewellery
First shown in its physical form at Armagh Market Place Theatre Gallery, in 2023. This is the second presentation of our...
Best in Contemporary Jewellery Award Winner Milano Jewelry Week 2024
Best in Contemporary Jewellery Award Winner Milano Jewelry Week 2024
As part of our partnership with Milano Jewelry Week, ACJ were invited once again to judge the award for “Best in Contemporary Jewellery.” On the panel this year were ACJ Director, Anastasia Young and Head of Programmes and Advo...
Duality – call for submissions
Duality – call for submissions
We are excited to announce that we are collaborating with Gill Wing Jewellery in London and Gold Lark Jewellery in Yorkshire, on a selling exhibition in Spring 2025.
Responding to the theme of “Duality” ACJ members are invited to apply to be part of these selling sh...
ACJ College Prize Winners 2024
College Prize Winners 2024
Launched in 2018, each year our participating schools award one of their students this coveted prize. A few highlights from this year were:
At DJCAD, Matilda Press was selected as the winner, with ACJ Director Dr Karen Westland presenting the prize.
Zhuoying Chu was ...