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.
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May- 2021 -5 MayAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmiths’ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…
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Mar- 2021 -5 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to launch ‘The Brooch Unpinned’ exhibition
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced it is preparing to open a free exhibition, ‘The Brooch Unpinned: The Goldsmiths’ Company Collection 1961-2021’, at the Goldsmiths’ Centre on 12 April 2021. Subject to the government’s Covid-19 guidelines, the exhibit will celebrate the “art of the brooch” between 1961 and 2021 in Britain.…
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Feb- 2021 -1 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Meet the authenticator
Many television shows are associated with controversy, whether it be contestants inadvertently sabotaging each other on Great British Bake Off or an Ann Widdecombe-style upset on Strictly. A controversial episode of Bargain Hunt? Not really a thing… until now. The afternoon telly staple was censured by the Beeb’s complaints watchdog…
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company hires new head for 2021 fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Matthew Burgess to be the new head of its 2021 fair, covering for Harriet Scott who is on maternity leave. Burgess, a digital engagement and arts professional, has previously worked with leading Mayfair galleries, artists and museums in the UK, as well as around the…
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6 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Peter Taylor awarded MBE for services to jewellery industry
Peter Taylor, director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre, has been awarded with a MBE for services to the jewellery and silversmithing industry. Founded by the Goldsmiths’ Company in 2007, the Goldsmiths’ Centre is the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths. Taylor is a key figure in the establishment…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyTrade Organisations
Applications for Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund open tomorrow
Applications for The Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund, to provide financial support to black jewellers will open tomorrow (28 July). The news comes as The Goldsmiths’ Company announced its collaboration with Gordon,, who wrote an open letter to the jewellery industry highlighting how current practices and systems limit accessibility and entry…
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24 JulyCoronavirus
The Goldsmiths’ Company hosts first virtual freedom ceremony
The Goldsmiths’ Company hosted its first virtual freedom ceremony event on 22 July in the company’s 700-year-history. The company announced five new members took part in the ceremony, with the new Prime Warden, Richard Fox, also recently appointed company history by becoming the first to take office virtually – as…
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17 JulyTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Company launches collab to support Black jewellers
The Goldsmiths’ Company has today announced a collaboration with Kassandra Lauren Gordon, a Black jeweller who wrote an open letter to the jewellery industry highlighting how current practices and systems limit accessibility and entry into the trade for Black people. The letter also included a five-point plan to help increase…
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Jun- 2020 -25 JuneNews
The Goldsmiths’ Company addresses diversity
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that there is “no place for racism” in its company or charity, and has outlined the ways it will address diversity in the group going forward. It comes as the group said it is “committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity”, as stated in its company…
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May- 2020 -28 MayCoronavirus
Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 in grants through the Covid-19 fund
The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity have awarded over £700,000 in grants to people working in the craft, trade and allied industries who face financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, following the launch of the £1m Goldsmiths’ Covid-19 Fund on 22 April. The emergency fund was set up to provide…
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