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.
-
Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Fair ends after a ‘successful’ 35th edition
The 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon. More than 8,000 individuals, including gallerists, international collectors, and jewellery enthusiasts of all stripes, visited the event and sales were reportedly strong. The event was held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall and unveiled the latest collections from 126 leading…
Read More » -
Sep- 2017 -15 SeptemberDesigners
‘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…
Read More » -
Aug- 2017 -16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Birmingham jewellery professor made a Freeman of London
The head of Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery has been recognised for his services to education and made a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Professor Stephen Bottomley will officially be honoured at an event at the London Guildhall later this year, after a selection committee at the Goldsmiths’ Company…
Read More » -
11 AugustCurrent Affairs
Marcia Lanyon announces retirement
Marcia Lanyon has announced her retirement and the winding down of her eponymous gem-dealing company 42 years after its establishment. With a career which began in London’s Hatton Garden, Lanyon worked for the gemstone dealer George Lindley Ltd and was responsible for stock and grading gemstones. In the evenings she…
Read More » -
Jul- 2017 -3 JulyEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers awards new young designers
Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust have announced the winners of the Young Designers Competition. Nine young designers showcased a piece of jewellery and an item of silver at the Reading-based store over a three week period. Annemarie Reinhold, Jessica Jue, Rebecca Black, Gina Burgess, Rachel Hewison, Rebecca…
Read More » -
Jun- 2017 -30 JuneDesigners
Upcoming jewellers recognised at New Designers Awards
Budding designers were given recognition at the first part of the New Designers Awards on 28 June. At a ceremony presented by British ceramicist Keith Brymer Jones awarded industry newcomers with their accolades. Silversmith Andrew Fleming, from the Glasgow School of Art, was given the New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Silversmithing…
Read More » -
May- 2017 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Goldsmiths’ Company donates £250,000 to Westminster Abbey
The Goldsmiths’ Company has contributed £250,000 to a new project at London’s Westminster Abbey. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, which are set to open in 2018, will display the Abbey’s silver plate and other key treasures reflecting the building’s “rich and varied history”. The gallery sits 70ft above the abbey…
Read More » -
18 MayCurrent Affairs
Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer Competition
Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer has launched its third installment of its Young Designer Competition. Jacobs the Jewellers will hold the competition at its store between 6 – 30 June and will feature the work of ten designers from the competition collaborators Bishopsland Educational Trust.. The competition is in also…
Read More » -
Apr- 2017 -26 AprilTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre celebrates 5th birthday
The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London has just celebrated its fifth birthday. The Centre celebrated the milestone at an event with over 200 friends, alumni and partner organisations. Its new ‘Impact Report’ was also launched at the event and animated film, which displayed the company’s achievements and future plans. The…
Read More » -
11 AprilTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 announces exhibitors
The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 exhibitors that will be taking part in the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair later this year. The fair will include 92 jewellers and 34 silversmiths, as well as 10 graduates who will be making their debut at the event. The designer-makers will be…
Read More »
