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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Apr- 2019 -3 AprilProduct Launches
The Vintage Ring Company launches in the UK
Ethical jeweller Arabel Lebrusan and jewellery journalist Claire Roberts have partnered to launch The Vintage Ring Company. The Vintage Ring Company is a new website selling affordable vintage and vintage style engagement rings, and features a “diverse” collection of pieces curated by Lebrusan and Roberts, all of which are priced…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchEvents
Hatton Garden BID announces ‘first ever’ job fair
Hatton Garden BID has announced its first ever job fair, aimed at those looking to kickstart a jewellery career or want to find out more about opportunities in the creative industries. From 10am to 3pm on Friday 5 April, local businesses will gather in The Hatton to share information and…
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19 MarchEvents
New northern jewellery and silversmithing show announced
A new northern contemporary jewellery and silversmithing show has been announced to be held at the historic Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield as the back-drop for a new precious metals selling fair, the first of its kind in the region. Goldsmiths North will build on the success of The Goldsmiths’ Fair…
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18 MarchAppointments
Institute of Professional Goldsmiths appoints new chairman
The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) has appointed Russell Lownsbrough as its new chairman, at it’s 36th AGM. According to the organisation, the appointment at the meeting was “universal approval by attendees”. Wayne Meeten Danila Tarcinale were also appointed to its executive committee. Additionally, the members attending the AGM were…
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13 MarchEvents
Apprentice jeweller to represent UK at ‘Olympics of skills’
Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice Sam McMahon employed at Mappin and Webb, has been selected to represent the UK at The WorldSkills Finals in, Kazan, Russia. Winning a spot in fine jewellery making, McMahon joins more than 30 young professionals from engineering, hospitality, professional services, construction and digital and IT to form…
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Feb- 2019 -27 FebruaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2019 winners revealed
Goldsmiths’ has revealed the winners of its Craft & Design Awards 2019, which took place at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GCDC) presented to silversmith Grant Macdonald with its ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, and said his “contribution and continuing legacy to the industry is significant…
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22 FebruarySponsored
Picchiotti reveals new Xpandable Collection
Founded 52 years ago, Picchiotti is today Italy’s preeminent fine jeweler and one of the most respected names in the world of fine jewelry. To reach that pinnacle means, by definition, to innovate – to merge designers, the new technology and precision, and old-world craftsmanship with its skills and artisans.…
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Ingle & Rhode
Tell me a bit about the history of Ingle & Rhode? Ingle & Rhode began with my own hunt for an ethically sourced engagement ring back in 2006. I was unable to find a jeweller who could tell me where their diamonds had come from or the conditions under which…
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4 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmith’s Fair 2019 opens for applications
Goldsmith’s Fair has opened applications for designers to submit their work for the 37th edition of the showcase. Jewellery professionals have until midnight on 28 February 2019 to submit their work before The Goldsmiths’ Fair Selection Committee meet in March to deliberate applications. Last year, 138 exhibitors took part and…
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2 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: E.C One
Name: E.C.One Location: Clerkenwell, London Established: 1997 Number of staff: 10 Website: www.econe.co.uk Tell me about the history of EC One? E.C.One is celebrating its 21st birthday this month. We started in an old butchers shop in a rundown street in Clerkenwell. Over the past two decades, Alison and I…
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