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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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair announces new events
The Goldsmiths’ Fair has announced it will be back with a “fresh new look, a raft of exhibitors and a star-studded events programme”. Organisers have revealed details of more than 30 special events, including paid-for breakfast talks and free ‘In Conversation’ drop-in sessions. The programme comes in addition to Zaha…
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Jun- 2014 -3 JuneEvents
Architect Zaha Hadid to curate display at Goldsmiths’ Fair
Internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid is to guest curate a showcase of personal highlights from this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair, in London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall from 22 September to 5 October. Zaha Hadid Selects will feature 20 masterpieces from the fair, a unique event showcasing the latest jewellery and silver collections from 170…
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May- 2014 -27 MayEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to showcase services at New Designers event
The Goldsmiths’ Company is set to sponsor the annual ‘New Designers’ exhibition, supporting young jewellers and silversmiths, on June 25 – 28. The exhibition showcases the work of recent graduate designers from the UK’s leading educational institution with The Goldsmiths’ Company, the longest standing sponsor of the awards, sponsoring two…
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Apr- 2014 -10 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair to feature 170 leading designers
The Goldsmiths’ Fair will showcase 170 leading designer-makers as well as sporting a radical new look when it returns on September 22. The exhibition, which comprises of an array of contemporary jewellery and silver, will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London and will showcase newly completed masterpieces from…
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Mar- 2014 -5 MarchCurrent Affairs
Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office named ‘apprenticeship trailblazer’
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has been named by the government’s apprenticeships scheme as an ‘Apprenticeship Trailblazer’ for the craft sector. The announcement was made during the start of National Apprenticeship Week which began on March 3. The Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Programme currently enables individuals to train as hallmarkers in…
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Jan- 2014 -29 JanuaryDesigners
Acclaimed silversmith showcases work at Belton House
Belton House, part of the National Trust, is set to become a studio and showcase for the acclaimed contemporary silversmith, Angela Cork. The event is the culmination of a successful five-year partnership between The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Trust, which has introduced thousands of visitors to contemporary silver and…
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Jun- 2013 -21 JuneEvents
Goldsmiths’ Centre scoops architecture accolade
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named the Goldsmiths’ Centre, Clerkenwell, as one of the best designed workplaces in the east London region as part of its 2013 awards.
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May- 2013 -30 MayNews
Birmingham Assay Office CEO to retire
It’s the end of an era for the jewellery industry, as chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin, has announced he will be retiring in summer 2014.
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Apr- 2013 -17 AprilManufacturers
Promotion at Domino strengthens creative team
Naomi Newton Sherlock has been promoted to the role of creative director by WB the Creative Jewellery Group, to take responsibility for overseeing creative activities for all of the Domino brands.
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9 AprilTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary
On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.
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