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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May- 2017 -18 MayCurrent Affairs
Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer Competition
Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer has launched its third installment of its Young Designer Competition. Jacobs the Jewellers will hold the competition at its store between 6 – 30 June and will feature the work of ten designers from the competition collaborators Bishopsland Educational Trust.. The competition is in also…
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17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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16 MayCurrent Affairs
Tag Heuer to open its largest UK store
Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer will be opening its largest UK store in Meadowhall, Yorkshire. The shopping venue, which is joint-owned by British Land, has undergone a £60m refurbishment program which included a £16m retailer investment. Some 42 brands have redesigned their stores in the renovation and Tag Heuer is…
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Apr- 2017 -28 AprilEvents
International Jewellery London announces partnership with Goldsmiths’ Centre
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has been announced as the official partners of this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) show. The sponsorship agreement has been set up to help provide support for designers exhibiting at the show. The support will include using The Goldsmiths’ Centre as a venue for ILJ’s Exhibitor Summer…
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26 AprilTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre celebrates 5th birthday
The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London has just celebrated its fifth birthday. The Centre celebrated the milestone at an event with over 200 friends, alumni and partner organisations. Its new ‘Impact Report’ was also launched at the event and animated film, which displayed the company’s achievements and future plans. The…
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25 AprilManufacturers
Vanilla Ink launches ‘unique’ jewellery school
Scotland-based Vanilla Ink Studios has partnered with goldsmith Scott McIntyre to create a new jewellery school. The Vanilla Ink Jewellery School says it aims to close the gap between education and the industry, and wants to “shape and grow” the jewellery sector in Scotland. A crowdfunding campaign has been set…
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11 AprilTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 announces exhibitors
The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 exhibitors that will be taking part in the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair later this year. The fair will include 92 jewellers and 34 silversmiths, as well as 10 graduates who will be making their debut at the event. The designer-makers will be…
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7 AprilEvents
Simon Rainer given freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company
Simon Rainer, former CEO of the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA), has been given the freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company. Rainer was awarded with the title at a ceremony in Goldsmiths’ Hall on 5 April. Afterwards, he was escorted by wardens to the Guildhall, where he was invited to apply for…
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Mar- 2017 -21 MarchCrime
Crime gang jailed over £3m jewellery raids
Members of a Romanian crime gang have been jailed for a series of burglaries on jewellers, in which some £3.1m worth of jewellery was stolen. The six men have been jailed for a total of 47 years for conspiring to commit burglaries at jewellers across nine different counties in the…
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Feb- 2017 -20 FebruaryRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils extension to Glasgow store
High street jewellery chain Goldsmiths has unveiled its extended Goldsmiths store in Glasgow, featuring a TAG Heuer shop-in-shop. The 1,200 sq ft store – located in the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre – features a TAG Heuer branded area with a variety of the brand’s latest styles and collections, including the…
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