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Goldsmiths’ Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the oldest and most influential institutions in the UK jewellery trade, supporting craftsmanship, trade standards, and education for centuries. From hallmarking and apprenticeships to exhibitions and grants, its work continues to shape the future of British jewellery and silversmithing. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s activities, including policy updates, industry initiatives, and insights into how its legacy and ongoing work impact jewellers, designers, and manufacturers across the UK.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    17 July
    DesignersGoldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club

    Goldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club

    The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Saturday Club have announced a three-year partnership aimed at ensuring more young people across the UK have free access to vital creative education. As headline subject partner of the National Saturday Club Art&Design programme, the Goldsmiths’ Company will play a key role in supporting…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    27 June
    DesignersThe Goldsmiths’ Centre awards grants to four early-stage businesses

    The Goldsmiths’ Centre awards grants to four early-stage businesses

    The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the recipients of its first round of Business Catalyst (Small) Grants for 2025. The Goldsmiths’ Centre has awarded grants to four outstanding early-stage businesses: Kristina Merchant (Kmercht), Makila Nsika Nkaya (M.Kala), Katie Watson and Estelle Melissa Burton. Each recipient of the £1,000 Business Catalyst (Small)…

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  • May- 2025 -
    27 May
    AppointmentsThe Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden

    The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid.  His priorities for the year ahead include further diversifying the Goldsmiths’ Company community, demonstrating social impact – from its charitable grant giving of £4m each year to…

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  • 14 May
    ManufacturersSilver allied trades added to endangered craft list

    Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list

    Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk of disappearing. As a result of this, the Goldsmiths’…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    20 March
    ManufacturersGovernment to review British Hallmarking Council

    Government to review British Hallmarking Council

    The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look at the role, remit and governance of the BHC, including options to merge, abolish or reform it. The BHC is an executive, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    19 June
    Trade OrganisationsGoldsmiths’ Centre announces business catalyst grant recipients

    Goldsmiths’ Centre announces business catalyst grant recipients

    The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the five emerging jewellery and silversmithing businesses which have received the first round of business catalyst (small) grants in 2024. The five businesses which will receive £1000 each are; Scarlett Cohen French, Ozlem Gunes, Megan Brown, Emma Wilson and Alice Fry. The recipients were chosen…

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  • 4 June
    EventsThe Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity raises £30,000

    The Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity raises £30,000

    The Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity has revealed that it has raised £30,000 at its annual dinner. The event was held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall kicked off by Annie Warburton, clerk and CEO of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Antony Vanderpump, chairman, said: “I am thrilled to announce that the dinner raised approximately…

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  • May- 2024 -
    16 May
    AppointmentsRichard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

    Richard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Richard Reid has taken office as prime warden, in succession to Charles Mackworth-Young CVO.  Former chairman of KPMG London and the Safer London Foundation, Reid’ chose to take a vocational approach to professional development rather than attend university. He undertook training to become an…

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  • 10 May
    Trade OrganisationsOver 7,900 coins pass Trial of the Pyx

    Over 7,900 coins pass Trial of the Pyx

    The King’s Remembrancer, senior master cook of the Kings’ Bench Division of the High Court, has pronounced a positive verdict on the 7,960 coins submitted by The Royal Mint at the Trial of the Pyx. Among the submissions were the series of eight new definitive coins, displaying designs of the…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    9 April
    ManufacturersDe Beers presents AUEA with Leopard jewel-tool boxes to help young talent

    De Beers presents AUEA with Leopard jewel-tool boxes to help young talent

    Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) has been presented with the first set of Leopard jewel-tool boxes, sponsored by De Beers, to encourage young talent into the jewellery industry. The Leopards initiative was founded in 2016 to preserve the skills and craftsmanship of the British jewellery industry and mentor young people…

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