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Announcing NAJ membership

Author - Clare Blatherwick

NAJ membership

Clare Blatherwick FGA DGA member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ)

I'm delighted to say I have been accepted as a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Their code of conduct and professional standards are something that I feel is a great fit for my business as I pride myself on working in the most professional and personal manner.

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