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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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneDesigners
UCA student unveils endangered bird inspired collection
Céline Munisso, a student from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has unveiled a jewellery collection inspired by endangered birds created to raise awareness of the threats they face from hunting and habitat loss. ‘Pay the bill’, a series of jewellery and objets d’art explores the theme of avicide, the…
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20 JuneNews
Goldsmiths’ Centre partners with Black British Initiative
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has partnered with the Black British Initiative (BBI) to support the professional growth of Black jewellers and silversmiths across the UK. The collaboration will fund 10 places on the MBA30 programme, a four-week executive education course tailored for Black entrepreneurs. The initiative is part of both organisations’…
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13 JuneEvents
Goldsmiths Centre to host 2D hand-rendering talk
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host an online Techniques in Focus talk next month aimed at jewellery designers seeking an introduction to 2D hand-rendering. The virtual session, taking place on 7 July, will feature goldsmith and award-winning designer Janet Weller, GC&DC…
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4 JuneTrade Organisations
Birmingham awarded World Craft City status
Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…
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May- 2025 -27 MayAppointments
The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid. His priorities for the year ahead include further diversifying the Goldsmiths’ Company community, demonstrating social impact – from its charitable grant giving of £4m each year to…
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27 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens newly refurbished Kingston showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the reopening of its newly refurbished showroom in Kingston upon Thames, London. Located on the ground floor of the Bentall Shopping Centre, the showroom boasts a fresh interior and dedicated branded areas for watchmakers TAG Heuer, Longines and Tissot. In addition, the new showroom includes carefully curated…
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19 MayRetailers
David M Robinson celebrates 20-year partnership with NML
Luxury jewellery brand David M Robinson (DMR) celebrated its 20 year partnership with National Museums Liverpool, (NML), by hosting an exclusive event for NML patrons and corporate partners in the setting of its flagship showroom in Liverpool. This event marked the beginning of a series of events hosted by NML…
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14 MayManufacturers
Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list
Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk of disappearing. As a result of this, the Goldsmiths’…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches Shine 2025 for emerging jewellery businesses
Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the launch of Shine 2025, a four-month programme designed for makers who are in the first five years of their jewellery and silversmithing business journey. The programme will support 10 individuals, providing expert guidance on how to effectively present, sell, and showcase new collections both online…
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17 AprilAppointments
The Goldsmiths’ Foundation appoints new inaugural director
The Goldsmiths’ Foundation, a non-profit organisation that focuses on advancing creative, technical, and vocational skills, particularly in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, has appointed Joseph Hallgarten as its inaugural director. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, Hallgarten is a respected educator and specialist in education policy…
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