Birmingham School of Jewellery
Coverage highlights developments from one of the UK’s leading centres for jewellery education and craftsmanship. Stories include academic achievements, student showcases, industry collaborations, and curriculum innovations supporting the next generation of designers and makers. Content also explores partnerships with trade bodies and businesses, skills development initiatives, and the school’s role in shaping the future talent pipeline for the jewellery sector.
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre director Peter Taylor to retire in 2026
Peter Taylor, director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London, is to retire in February 2026 after a 37-year career in the jewellery and silversmithing trade. Taylor has held senior roles with both the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre for the past 24 years. He was appointed the company’s first…
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May- 2022 -19 MayRetailers
Birmingham School of Jewellery unveils Commonwealth medals
Birmingham School of Jewellery has unveiled the official medals which will be awarded to athletes at the Commonwealth Games this summer. The medals have been designed by three students from the school. The medals are being manufactured by Toye, Kenning and Spencer in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, a location which is…
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Jan- 2022 -10 JanuaryDesigners
Artist jeweller and goldsmith selected as top female entrepreneur
Artist jeweller and goldsmith, Isabella Day, has been selected for f:Entrepreneur’s 2022 top 100 female entrepreneurs list, and she will feature in its new campaign. Based in a goldsmith studio in Devon, Day currently has four online stores and makes all her own alloys in over 26 different colours, including,…
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Jul- 2019 -1 JulyEvents
Birmingham School of Jewellery wins double-award at New Designers 2019
Staff and students at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery are celebrating after winning two prizes at the New Designers, an annual two-week exhibition celebrating the work of more than 3,000 new creative designers. The School of Jewellery was awarded the ‘Best Stand’ prize, whilst student Lorna McNaught received an…
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Sep- 2018 -10 SeptemberQ&A Sessions
Voice on the High Street: Cupitt Jeweller
Name: Cupitt Jeweller Location: Bromsgrove Year established: 1946 Number of staff: 7 Website: www.cupittjeweller.co.uk What’s the history of Cupitt Jeweller? Claude Cupitt started the business in Bromsgrove, in 1946. When he retired in 1979 his son Jim took over the business with his wife Sue. They relocated the shop to…
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Nov- 2016 -15 NovemberVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Cupitt Jeweller
Name: Asa Cupitt, Cupitt Jeweller Location: Bromsgrove Year established: 1946 Number of staff: 7 Website: www.cupittjeweller.co.uk What’s the history of Cupitt Jeweller? Claude Cupitt started the business in Bromsgrove, in 1946. When he retired in 1979 his son Jim took over the business with his wife Sue. They relocated the shop…
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Jun- 2016 -20 JuneAnalysis
FOCUS ON: Education and training in the jewellery industry
Training methods in the jewellery industry haven’t changed much over the years, although new establishments have provided a structured approach and increased access to funding. As technical skills and mass manufacturing continue gradually to move abroad, what’s next for the industry? [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Education and training may seem…
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Jun- 2015 -23 JuneEvents
Argos to stock range from first-year BCU student
A first-year Birmingham City University (BCU) student, Danielle Laurent, has been selected by Argos to produce an exclusive jewellery collection. Laurent, aged 39 and originally from California, beat competition from 50 other students at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, to design a collection for the catalogue retailer. The award, which…
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Feb- 2015 -5 FebruaryEvents
Jewellery and Watch Birmingham bursary award winner announced
Jewellery and Watch Birmingham (J&WB) has announced that Sophie Lomax, a recent graduate from the Birmingham School of Jewellery, has been awarded the £5,000 bursary for 2015. Launched in conjunction with the Birmingham School of Jewellery, the announcement follows an initial application process and a series of interviews with prospective…
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Jan- 2015 -22 JanuaryEvents
Jewellery & Watch Birmingham launches bursary scheme
Jewellery & Watch Birmingham is set to support future industry talent this year with the launch of an all-new bursary programme. Launching in conjunction with the February show, and in association with Birmingham City University, the £5,000 bursary will offer a recent graduate of the Birmingham School of Jewellery a…
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