Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths hold a central place in the UK jewellery industry, whether referring to the skilled artisans shaping precious metals or Goldsmiths, one of the country’s leading jewellery and watch retailers. For trade professionals, both aspects are vital: the craftsmanship underpinning bespoke and fine jewellery, and the retail strategies driving consumer trends. Jewellery Focus covers goldsmithing as a profession—highlighting innovations, training, and the preservation of traditional skills—alongside news and insights on Goldsmiths’ store activity, brand partnerships, financial performance, and strategic developments.

Nov- 2025 -

14 November

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Goldsmiths reopens expanded showroom in Oxford

Goldsmiths has reopened its enlarged showroom in Oxford after completing a major expansion at the Westgate shopping centre. The space now covers 400 square metres and features the company’s latest design concept, with updated interiors intended to create a more immersive environment for watch and jewellery clients. The showroom includes…
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4 November

Trade Organisations

Liam J Moran

Goldsmiths’ Company appoints four new members to its Court of Assistants

The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed four new members to its Court of Assistants, the organisation’s non-executive board equivalent. Silversmith Brett Payne, lawyer and university registrar Rachel Sandby-Thomas, former Deloitte partner Sir William Touche and technologist Doug Twining have joined the 25-member Court, following an open call for applications and a…
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Oct- 2025 -

6 October

Retailers

Liam J Moran

Blackburn jeweller marks 35 years with fifth-generation family firm

Managing director Phil Ainsworth is marking 35 years with Ainsworth Jewellers, the family business that has traded on Blackburn’s Darwen Street since 1870. The store, founded by Joseph Ainsworth more than 150 years ago, has remained under family ownership for five generations. Ainsworth, the founder’s great-great-grandson, joined the business in…
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1 October

Manufacturers

Cynera Rodricks

Betts Group expands recycled silver range from X-rays

Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand for traceable and sustainable sources of silver. Its Again Silver, first launched in 2022, was previously available only as…
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Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Goldsmiths doubles store size at Merry Hill with Rolex expansion

Goldsmiths has opened a larger store at Merry Hill, moving from a 2,700 sq ft unit to a 6,000 sq ft space in the Upper Mall. The jeweller has combined two units creating a “state-of-the-art” location with a wrap-around glass façade. The new shop includes a larger Rolex room, branded…
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17 September

Trade Organisations

Liam J Moran

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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4 September

Events

Cynera Rodricks

Goldsmiths’ Landmark Programme reaches more than 1,600 people in first year

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its Landmark Programme with the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, showing the initiative has reached 1,601 people across prisons, schools and communities in its first year. Launched in November 2023, the programme awarded four multi-year grants of £500,000 each to…
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3 September

Retailers

Liam J Moran

Watches of Switzerland on track to meet guidance despite tariff woes

Watches of Switzerland (WOS) has revealed it is on track to deliver a “good” H1 FY26 in line with its expectations despite the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company stated that it saw consistently strong trading throughout the period, particularly in the US despite the announcement of increased tariffs…
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Aug- 2025 -

11 August

Retailers

Liam J Moran

Lovisa opens first regional store at Queensgate Peterborough

Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened its newest store at Queensgate Peterborough, its first store in the region. The Australian brand has taken a 1,630 sq ft unit on the centre’s Lower Mall, next to Boots. It offers earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, body jewellery and hair accessories, and operates more than…
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Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

PureJewels curates jewellery collection in celebration of UK–India trade deal

British Asian jeweller PureJewels has presented a curated selection of handcrafted pieces at Chequers, the country residence of the UK Prime Minister, as part of the official celebration of the signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The East London-based brand was invited by India’s Gem and Jewellery Export…
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