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Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…

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Cooksongold to Exhibit at The Jewellery Show 2024

Cooksongold, the UK’s leading supplier of jewellery-making supplies, is thrilled to announce its participation in The Jewellery Show 2024, set to take place from 1-2 September at Olympia, London. The Jewellery Show is the ultimate destination for the jewellery community, bringing together the most prestigious names, emerging talent and expert…

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Cooksongold launches new Laser Cutting Service

Cooksongold, the UK jewellery making supplier, has announced the launch of its new Laser Cutting service on 27 August 2024. With its laser cutting technology, Cooksongold now offers accuracy, allowing for “high levels” of detail and customisation in designs that would be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. The new…

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Aston University receives grant for new jewellery training centre

The Goldsmith’s Company has given Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) a £500,000 grant for a new jewellery training centre. The new £1m institute will be based in the AUEA’s new vocational skills building, funded by the Goldsmiths Landmark grant plus match funding. The grant was awarded following a competitive application…

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Cooksongold launches jewellery making kits

Cooksongold has collaborated with students from Argent College, to create three sterling silver jewellery making kits. As part of their work experience module, students from Argent College designed a sterling silver flower necklace, swirly heart shaped earrings necklace set and feather themed bracelet and earrings, from scratch. The students then…

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British Academy of Jewellery partners with Cooksongold

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that it has partnered with Cooksongold to provide industry experience for BAJ students. Cooksongold offers a groundbreaking 3D print and cast service for precious metal jewellery and as part of the partnership, Cooksongold will 3D print a number of winning student jewellery…

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Cooksongold launches revamped store to mark 100 year anniversary

Jewellery supplier Cooksongold has launched a revamped store in celebration of 100 years in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. According to the group the complete refurbishment will allow for “a greater experience with thousands more products on display in what will be the UK’s largest jewellery making store”. The company has also…

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IJL to showcase first direct precious metal 3D printing system

International Jewellery London (IJL) will be showcasing the first direct precious metal 3D printing system which allows jewellers to quickly create complex jewellery. Known as 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, powdered precious metal is melted layer by layer using a laser. The technology is being developed by Cooksongold (part of…

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Make Your Mark Award winners announced

This year’s winners of the Make Your Mark Awards were announced at a VIP drinks reception at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday 31 October 2017. The winner of this year’s Jewellery category was recent graduate Charelle Smith for her Unlock the Hallmark pendant. She was presented with an exclusive coaching…

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‘Top prizes’ secured for this year’s Make Your Mark Awards

This year’s winners of this year’s Make Your Mark Awards are set to receive ‘top prizes’ donated from different companies in the jewellery and silversmithing industry. Prizes secured to date include a coaching session with jewellery house Garrard, which will include a tour of its historic London workshop. Also, jewellery…

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