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 country’s 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 profession—highlighting innovations, training, and the preservation of traditional skills—alongside news and insights on Goldsmiths’ store activity, brand partnerships, financial performance, and strategic developments.
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Jul- 2019 -15 JulyAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chairman
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed Peter Crump, the MD of UK jewellery design and manufacturing company Vipa Designs, as its new chairman for the next two years. Taking over from retiring chairman Andy Putland, Crump said he is “excited” to commence his new role and put…
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11 JulyDesigners
Jana Reinhardt releases new Memento collection
Goldsmith Jana Reinhardt has released her new Memento collection, inspired by “all of life’s milestones”. It features 12 “special” pieces, which Reinhardt said allows jewellery lovers to wear a “beautiful reminder of the defining moments in their life”. Each pendant is handmade by a small team of goldsmiths in the…
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10 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland staff given £1,000 bonus following London IPO
Staff from the Watches of Switzerland Group at stores across the UK and US have been given a £1,000 bonus as a thank you following the company’s float on the London Stock Exchange. Around 2,500 employees from the group’s Mappin and Webb, Goldsmiths and its eponymous Watches of Switzerland stores…
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2 JulyEvents
Winners announced for Emerging Designer Competition
Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust, together with sponsors the Goldsmiths’ Centre and HS Walsh, have announced the winners of the fifth edition of the annual Emerging Designer Competition. The three-week long competition closed on 28 June, with the winners announced and a demonstration at Reading-based Jacobs the…
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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office to hold Jewellery Congress this July
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office will be holding an international conference on the 8-9 July 2019, at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Called ‘The Jewellery Materials Congress’, it will support the jewellery and silverware community by providing a “collaborative, non-commercial forum” to share knowledge and foster technological and operational innovation in materials development.…
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17 JuneEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer competition 2019
Jacobs the Jewellers, Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer, has announced the start of its annual Young Designer competition, with 2019 seeing the largest field of entrants in its five-year history. The four-week event based in the jewellers Reading store features live craft demonstrations and a VIP winners’ event at 2.30pm…
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May- 2019 -15 MayEvents
Exhibitors announced for Elements 2019 event
Exhibitors have been announced for the Elements 2019 event, Scotland’s festival showcase for gold, silver and jewellery. Some 50 highly skilled designers and makers, half from Scotland and the others from elsewhere in the UK, have been selected to take part in the “prestigious” Edinburgh event. A selection of the…
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10 MayEvents
Sheffield jeweller to exhibit at new jewellery and silversmithing fair
Sheffield jeweller Jennie Gill has been announced as one of the 60 independent makers from all over the UK who will exhibit at the inaugural Goldsmiths North international summer selling fair at the Cutlers’ Hall from 12 to 14 July. Whitby-born Gill will be showcasing her handmade jewellery that is…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilEvents
Watches of Switzerland celebrates 100 years in business with Rolex
To celebrate, Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group and Richard de Leyser, managing director of Rolex, hosted an event night at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to commemorate and thank its “loyal” north east clients and businesses. As part of its centenary year, The Watches of…
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18 AprilBusinesses For Sale
Business for sale: Burnham-on-sea Goldsmiths – £10,000
Lock-up jewellers shop available in the popular seaside location of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The unit available with vacant possession from 1 May 2019 for a guide price of £10,000 with current rent set at £6,500 per annum. The sale will include: Bandit glass on primary front windows. Electric full shutter. Alarm…
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