Goldsmithing
Goldsmithing is the time-honoured craft at the core of the jewellery trade, encompassing techniques from hand-forging and engraving to casting, finishing, and bespoke fabrication in precious metals. This artisanal skill underpins quality, creativity, and luxury across everything from traditional wedding bands to avant-garde designer pieces. Jewellery Focus offers rich, trade-led coverage of goldsmithing in the UK market—exploring evolving techniques, equipment innovation, materials sourcing, training and apprenticeships, studio efficiency, and the integration of digital design with traditional benchwork. Our reporting supports manufacturers, bespoke designers, suppliers, and bench jewellers by showcasing best practices, highlighting business models, and illuminating commercial strategies that enhance craftsmanship, productivity, and market differentiation in precious-metal jewellery.
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Feb- 2015 -10 FebruaryEvents
IJL launches new market focus initiative
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced the launch of a new initiative – ‘the IJL Market Focus’ – aimed at creating global jewellery trade commercial and cultural partnerships. Italy has been chosen as the first Market Focus for 2015 with ‘In Stile Italiano a IJL’ showcasing a selection of Italian…
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Oct- 2014 -2 OctoberEvents
Theo Fennell boutique to showcase winning RCA students’ designs
The winning students of Theo Fennell’s Jewellery Awards 2014 will be showcased in the flagship London store from October 20 to October 24. The awards, which took place at the Royal College of Arts for students graduating in goldsmithing, silversmithing, metalwork and jewellery, saw a panel of respected judges made…
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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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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair names Zaha Hadids’s favourites
Organisers at the Goldsmiths’ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection of work will be named ‘Zaha Hadid Selects’. David Mills, the Goldsmiths’ Company head of communications, said: “Drawing on her cutting-edge design aesthetic, our first guest curator, Zaha Hadid, has…
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10 JulyDesigners
Five winners of IJL ‘Editor’s Choice’ revealed
The winners of International Jewellery London’s (IJL) sixth Editor’s Choice competition were announced today. Claire Adler, Editor’s Choice judge, luxury brand consultant and Financial Times contributor, said she was impressed by the winning five. “IJL’s 2014 Editor’s Choice winners are a set of gifted, daring and ambitious jewellers,” she said. “A big thank you to all the entrants to Editor’s Choice this year who…
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Mar- 2014 -18 MarchEvents
Jewellery to feature in Royal College of Art show
The Royal College of Art’s has announced that its annual graduate show will be showcasing works including jewellery and silversmithing at its Battersea campus in June.The show, which will take place simultaneously across the College’s two campuses in Battersea and Kensington from 18 to 29 June, will feature work from…
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May- 2013 -10 MayDesigners
Award winning designer joins Flawless Jewellery
Flawless Jewellery has announced a new recruit for its jewellery design operation.
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Mar- 2013 -28 MarchTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches its master class series
The Goldsmiths’ Centre recently launched its series of technical master classes for trade professionals with a session focusing on optical diamond setting.
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22 MarchEvents
UCA continues ‘Jewellery Oscars’ domination
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) received the College Trophy for the 20th time in 21 years at the recent Craftsmanship and Design Awards.
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Mar- 2012 -7 MarchEvents
Harriet Kelsall announces winner of bespoke jewellery design competition
Hoping to inspire the next generation and bring back traditional design skills, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has announced the winner of the UK's first bespoke jewellery design competition run in conjunction with University for the Creative Arts in Kent.
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