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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.

  • Sep- 2016 -
    7 September
    RetailersAurum Holdings opens the Watch Lab in Newcastle

    Aurum Holdings opens the Watch Lab in Newcastle

    The Watch Lab, part of Aurum Holdings following its recent acquisition, has opened its doors on Northumberland Street in Newcastle. Based within the Monument Wall development, the store represents the seventh Aurum-operated venture in the region joining stores such as the Northern Goldsmiths and Reid & Sons in Newcastle city…

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  • 7 September
    RetailersJewellery space grows 50% for Meadowhall in past two years

    Jewellery space grows 50% for Meadowhall in past two years

    The amount of jewellery retail space at Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield has grown 50% in the past two years, due to increasing sales and demand. According to the centre manager, Darren Pearce, this is a result of “consistent” sales growth, which has resulted in an increase in average spend…

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  • Jul- 2016 -
    8 July
    EventsNAJ Awards open for nomination

    NAJ Awards open for nomination

    The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced its annual awards ceremony is now open for nominations. It’s second awards since the association was formed from a unification between the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) and the British Jewellers Association (BJA), businesses within the industry will be nominated across seven…

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  • Jun- 2016 -
    28 June
    EventsJacobs the Jewellers names ‘Young Designer’ award winners

    Jacobs the Jewellers names ‘Young Designer’ award winners

    Reading-based Jacobs the Jewellers has announced the winners of its annual ‘Young Designer’ competition. The competition, which is held in association with the Bishopsland Educational Trust, HS Walsh and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, saw four young jewellery designers at Bishopsland – a jewellery design postgraduate course provider – showcase…

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  • 20 June
    EventsBenjamin Pritchard receives Goldsmiths’ Young Apprentice of the Year award

    Benjamin Pritchard receives Goldsmiths’ Young Apprentice of the Year award

    Former Goldsmiths’ apprentice Benjamin Pritchard has been named the Goldsmiths’ Young Apprentice of the Year. The medal, which Pritchard picked up from Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, at the Prince Philip Medal Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace, depicts the leopard head of the Livery Company’s coat of arms and was…

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  • 20 June
    AnalysisFOCUS ON: Education and training in the jewellery industry

    FOCUS ON: Education and training in the jewellery industry

    Training methods in the jewellery industry haven’t changed much over the years, although new establishments have provided a structured approach and increased access to funding. As technical skills and mass manufacturing continue gradually to move abroad, what’s next for the industry? [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Education and training may seem…

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  • May- 2016 -
    20 May
    AppointmentsGoldsmiths’ Company appoints Boodles MD as prime warden

    Goldsmiths’ Company appoints Boodles MD as prime warden

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Michael Wainwright – managing director of luxury jewellery retailer Boodles – as its new prime warden. He was inaugurated to the role on Wednesday, 18 May, at the annual prime warden’s changeover service at London’s St Vedast. Wainwright has described himself as “passionately commercial” and…

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  • 4 May
    CrimeFive arrested after smash-and-grab raid at shopping centre jewellers

    Five arrested after smash-and-grab raid at shopping centre jewellers

    Five men have been arrested after an attempted smash-and-grab raid at two jewellery stores in a North London shopping centre. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the smash and grab raid at around 02:30am on Wednesday, 4 May, at Brent Cross shopping centre. It is believed that a…

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  • Apr- 2016 -
    22 April
    EventsJacobs the Jewellers launches 2016 young designer award

    Jacobs the Jewellers launches 2016 young designer award

    Jacobs the Jewellers has launched the second year of its Reading-based young jewellery designer competition. The competition, which is held in association with the Bishopsland Educational Trust, HS Walsh and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, has been launched after the success of its inaugural contest last year. Four young jewellery…

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  • 13 April
    Brand ProfilesEXPORTING: find the path to overseas selling

    EXPORTING: find the path to overseas selling

    Creative industries in the UK are thriving, and the opportunities do not stop within our shores. We asked Exporting is Great, the government’s campaign to promote exports from UK businesses, to tell us about a UK jewellery business benefiting from having taken the leap.[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Jewellery designer Katie…

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