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- 2017 -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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13 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches new business growth programme
The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London has today launched its new Goldsmiths’ Business Growth Programme for “exceptional and ambitious members” of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries. The programme, funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, will provide 10 entrepreneurs who have the potential and drive to transform their businesses with the skills to…
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Jan- 2017 -25 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
First glimpse of Grand National trophy after hallmarking
The first glimpse of this year’s Grand National trophy has been released after the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked it earlier this week. The announcement follows the news that, for the first time in the Grand National’s history, a new trophy will be designed every year during the horse race’s…
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19 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Jeweller’s carpet rakes in £13,000 for charity
A jewellery store that sold its 15-year-old carpet for £13,000 has donated the proceedings to charity. Aurum of Jersey, in St Helier, Jersey, decided to replace the carpet last year and said it could be valued at thousands of pounds after gathering specks of precious metals and shavings for the…
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4 JanuaryRetailers
Aurum Holdings set for auction amid sales boom
The owner of luxury watch and jewellery group Aurum Holdings is reportedly preparing to sell the business after posting “strong sales” following the EU referendum. The company, which owns Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland, could be sold later this year after its controlling shareholder Apollo Global Management…
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