Goldsmiths’ Fair
Goldsmiths’ Fair is one of the UK’s most prestigious showcases for contemporary jewellery and silversmithing, spotlighting exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. Organised annually by the Goldsmiths’ Company, the event attracts leading artisans, emerging talents, collectors, and trade buyers alike. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Goldsmiths’ Fair, including exhibitor highlights, trend insights, award announcements, and interviews with featured makers. Our reporting helps retailers, designers, and industry stakeholders engage with the fair’s commercial and creative significance, offering valuable context on its influence within the wider jewellery landscape.
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Aug- 2017 -1 AugustDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Fair releases Ujin Lin’s Precious Mysteries film
The Goldsmiths’ Fair has commissioned a film by Ujin Lin as he is this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair Guest Curator. Lin has previously created campaigns for global luxury brands such as Prada, Philip Lim and Longchamp, among others. The film, named Precious Mysteries, stars up-and-coming models Ira Sumbayeva and Marcus Goodwille,…
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Jun- 2017 -29 JuneDesigners
Jeweller Elizabeth Gage honoured with MBE
British jeweller Elizabeth Gage has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List to receive an MBE. The Master Goldsmith has been creating jewellery for over 50 years and works with 18 and 22-carat gold. Her designs are inspired by different cultures, histories and nature and have become worldwide collectibles.…
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Apr- 2017 -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…
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Jan- 2016 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints David Reddaway as new clerk
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of David Reddaway as its new clerk, effective from January 15 2016. Reddaway succeeds Dick Melly who, after 11 years at the helm of the company, is now retiring. He joins the company from a second career as a non-executive director at Beko;…
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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair names Zaha Hadids’s favourites
Organisers at the Goldsmiths’ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection of work will be named ‘Zaha Hadid Selects’. David Mills, the Goldsmiths’ Company head of communications, said: “Drawing on her cutting-edge design aesthetic, our first guest curator, Zaha Hadid, has…
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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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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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Jan- 2012 -23 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2012 calls for UK designer-makers working in precious metals
The two-week Goldsmiths' Fair for professional silversmiths and jewellers, due to be held at Goldsmiths' Hall in London from 24 to 30 September 2012 (week one), and 2 to 7 October 2012 (week two), is now accepting applications from prospective exhibitors.
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Oct- 2011 -24 OctoberUncategorized
Creative talent at the Goldsmiths’ Fair 2011
From 26 September to 9 October 2011, Goldsmiths’ Hall was occupied by 180 jewellers and silversmiths from all over the country, showcasing a range of innovative designs and craftsmanship. More than 11,000 visitors attended the Fair. The Best New Design awards in both weeks went to two recent graduates: week…
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