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- 2018 -28 JuneEvents
Benevolent Society charity dinner raises over £20,000
Over £20,000 was raised for The Benevolent Society at their sponsors’ and supporters’ candlelit dinner at Goldsmiths’ Hall on the 14 June. The dinner held at the Livery Hall inside Goldsmiths’ centre and in thanks to continued contributions, sponsors and supporters of the charity and members of the British Allied…
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25 JuneRetailers
Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year
The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock market next year. Aurum Holdings, which also owns Watches of Switzerland, has appointed Goldman Sachs and Barclays to aid with a public listing that may take place in London next…
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May- 2018 -2 MayNews
RECRUITMENT: Goldstraw
Goldsmiths/Jewellery retail manager required for an independent, progressive and established business in the town of St Neots, Cambridgeshire Est 1981. We are not your typical independent jewellers due to our onsite goldsmith workshop. We have built up an established customer base since 1981 both locally and nationally, priding ourselves on…
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1 MayDesigners
Victoria Barker Jewellery creates necklace inspired by Tim Powers
Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Council Award winning designer Victoria Barker has launched her latest piece of jewellery inspired by her literary hero Tim Powers. Created in 18 carat yellow gold and foxglove tourmaline, ‘Her Regard’ is a fine art jewel inspired by Barker’s favourite novel, “The Stress Of Her Regard,”…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilEvents
Last chance to see Goldsmiths’ ‘Hidden Treasures’ exhibition
Goldsmith’s ‘Hidden Treasures’ exhibition showcasing at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell is set to close on the 3 May. The exhibition brings together for the first-time works ranging from decorative pieces of jewellery and silverware to objets d’art, created by some of the most ‘eminent and respected craftspeople in the…
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25 AprilEvents
Grant Macdonald International Silversmith exhibition officially opens
An exhibition celebrating five decades of modern silversmithing design by international silversmith Grant Macdonald officially opened last night. The event was opened by Baroness Fairhead, minister for trade and export promotion, who introduced Macdonald and his history in the industry. Macdonald specialises in custom-made silver and gold items, and he…
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9 AprilRetailers
Obituary: Michael John Marsh (Mike) of P.A Jewellery
Michael John Marsh (Mike) of P.A Jewellery, passed away on 9th February, aged 70 years in St. Luke’s Hospice, surrounded by his family. Mike didn’t intend on a career as a jeweller and came to the industry by luck. In 1976 whilst working in insurance he visited a potential client…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchE-Commerce
H. Samuel remains ‘most visible’ jewellery brand online
Despite a 7% decrease in their visibility over the past year, H. Samuel remains top of their market, a new report has revealed. The Jewellery Retailers Insight Report, produced by digital marketing specialists Inside Online, ranks 45 of the leading websites within this competitive market according to their online performance.…
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20 MarchEvents
GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on 23 April. Since 1991, the fair has offered those interested in starting or furthering a career in the gem and jewellery industry the opportunity…
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7 MarchFeatures
Is silversmithing at risk?
“It has become very difficult for many silversmithing workshops to find new staff today”, says silversmith Richard Fox. He says this is because large UK large workshops have closed down, changing the environment and leaving smaller atelier sized firms that “haven’t got enough resources” to take on and train new…
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