Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell, with its rich design heritage and vibrant creative community, has long been associated with craftsmanship and innovation in the UK jewellery industry. Home to workshops, studios, and showrooms, it remains a hub for designers, makers, and suppliers serving both trade and consumer markets. Jewellery Focus covers news and developments from Clerkenwell’s jewellery sector, including studio openings, designer profiles, local events, and market trends. Our coverage provides trade professionals with insights into how this influential district continues to shape contemporary jewellery design and production.
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May- 2017 -17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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10 MayDesigners
Minute and Azimut to feature at London Fashion Week Men’s
British watch brand Minute and Azimut will showcase their pieces at this year’s London Fashion Week Men’s. The upcoming brand will feature their Bisham range at the event, which come with a choice of alligator, calfskin and lizard straps. The Bisham watch is named after Bisham Woods in Berkshire and…
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Apr- 2017 -26 AprilTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre celebrates 5th birthday
The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London has just celebrated its fifth birthday. The Centre celebrated the milestone at an event with over 200 friends, alumni and partner organisations. Its new ‘Impact Report’ was also launched at the event and animated film, which displayed the company’s achievements and future plans. The…
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Jan- 2016 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints David Reddaway as new clerk
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of David Reddaway as its new clerk, effective from January 15 2016. Reddaway succeeds Dick Melly who, after 11 years at the helm of the company, is now retiring. He joins the company from a second career as a non-executive director at Beko;…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberAnalysis
How is designer-maker jewellery sold now?
In a new series of articles about the changing face of contemporary jewellery, JACK MEYER investigates recent changes to the market in contemporary jewellery, and what this means for the new generation of designer-makers entering the industry now. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Over the last nine years I’ve been working with independent…
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May- 2015 -29 MayEvents
The Duchess of Cornwall receives student-designed Livery Badge
The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, was presented with a new Livery Badge at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, on Wednesday, May 27. The jewel was designed by Joshua Gane, a 19-year-old trainee on the foundation programme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell London, and was…
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Aug- 2014 -27 AugustEvents
Theo Fennell set to judge Shine Showcase 2014
Theo Fennell has announced that he will be a member of the judging panel for the Shine Show 2014 at The Goldsmith’s centre in Clerkenwell, London. The showcase, which is part of the London Design Festival, will celebrate the most exceptional craftsmanship in goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery design and will…
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Dec- 2012 -19 DecemberProduct Launches
Birmingham Assay Office “privileged” to be part of brooch collaboration
Marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, the Birmingham Assay Office joined with members of the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) to create a spectacular platinum, gold and diamond brooch, which was given to Her Majesty on 5 December.
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Apr- 2012 -27 AprilTrade Organisations
Royal opening for new Goldsmiths’ Centre
The new Goldsmiths' Centre, a purpose-built development created by the Goldsmiths' Company, was officially opened on Wednesday 25 April by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra.
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Mar- 2012 -20 MarchTrade Organisations
NAG calls for action on the Portas Review
With the spring deadline for the Government's response to Mary Portas's proposals rapidly approaching, the NAG convened a forum earlier this month, to discuss the ramifications of the report and to approve its adoption.
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