Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths hold a central place in the UK jewellery industry, whether referring to the skilled artisans shaping precious metals or Goldsmiths, one of the countryโs leading jewellery and watch retailers. For trade professionals, both aspects are vital: the craftsmanship underpinning bespoke and fine jewellery, and the retail strategies driving consumer trends. Jewellery Focus covers goldsmithing as a professionโhighlighting innovations, training, and the preservation of traditional skillsโalongside news and insights on Goldsmithsโ store activity, brand partnerships, financial performance, and strategic developments.
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Nov- 2020 -11 NovemberDesigners
Watches of Switzerland partners with Breitling on timepiece
Breitling has launched an exclusive timepiece to celebrate its long-standing partnership with Watches of Switzerland. Limited to 150 pieces, the timepiece has been designed in collaboration and available exclusively at Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland and Mayors (US). The new Premier B01 Chronograph 42, the Watches of Switzerland…
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Oct- 2020 -14 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Q&A with 247 Diamonds
Tell me about the history of the business? We started the very first UK jewellery presence on the Internet, launching a ‘net based B2B service in the text based black hole that was the Internet before the World Wide Web, we are talking late 1980’s, way too early, we must…
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9 OctoberRetailers
Cirencester jewellery store to close
A Cirencester jewellery store in Cirencester is set to permanently close its doors, according to local reports. The jewellery store, Goldsmiths, is located in the centre of the town, and has announced that it will cease trading this Saturday (9 October). While its staff have been made redundant, they told…
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Aug- 2020 -27 AugustTrade Organisations
Goldsmithsโ Craft & Design Council welcomes applicationsย
The Goldsmithsโ Craft and Design Council (GCDC) is inviting applications from those both within and outside of the industry to join the group as a council member. As part of its ongoing development as a non-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), it was now seeking to โdiversify and expand the range…
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14 AugustTrade Organisations
NAJ launches new practical valuation qualification
The NAJ has announced the launch of the ATHE Level 3 JET Certificate in the Foundations of Appraisal Practice (FoAP). The qualification teaches the basic theories, methodologies and good working practices needed to become a competent valuer. The qualification will supersede the existing Certificate of Appraisal Theory in a bid…
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4 AugustTrade Organisations
Womenโs Jewellery Network closes permanently
The Womenโs Jewellery Network (WJN) has confirmed its immediate closure after founder Victoria McKay announced her decision to step down.ย It comes as McKay said she was unable to dedicate the time needed to run the network, with other board members unable to take over the role due to other…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyEvents
Theo Fennell unveils award winners
Theo Fennell has announced the two winners of its annual Central St Martins award show.ย The event marks the 12th year the jeweller has sponsored the BA design show, and presented the annual awards. Two students have now been awarded in two categories set by Theo Fennell, in Best Design…
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29 JulyCoronavirus
Ch. Dahlinger expands mask collection
Ch. Dahlinger has announced new measures of support for customers with the expansion of its protective, disposable masks collection.ย The move comes as the boxes and jewellery stands specialist said the development of the pandemic was โstill not predictableโ, but noted that its latest offering can assist jewellers and goldsmiths…
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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 Goldsmithsโ 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 Goldsmithsโ Company hosts first virtual freedom ceremony
The Goldsmithsโ 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 โ as…
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