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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Mar- 2025 -26 MarchTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Centre pledges support to Bright New Gems Initiative
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has revealed that it has pledged its support to the Bright New Gems Initiative. As a result, the company has by opening up entry to its popular Getting Started Online, a one-week introduction to business course, to the winners. The six successful 2024 Bright New Gems winners…
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20 MarchManufacturers
Government to review British Hallmarking Council
The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look at the role, remit and governance of the BHC, including options to merge, abolish or reform it. The BHC is an executive, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for…
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7 MarchDesigners
PureJewels’ Marco Paonessa wins GCDC award for craftsmanship
Marco Paonessa, a craftsperson for London fine jewellery brand PureJewels, has won a Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GCDC) award for craftsmanship for a second straight year. Paonessa won the award this year for his work on a necklace in PureJewels’ “Dhwani” collection. Dhwani, crafted in PureJewels’ innovative 22ct “Sunrise…
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5 MarchEvents
Gay Penfold wins lifetime achievement award
Gay Penfold has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) 2025 Awards. She is the chair of the British Jewellery and Giftware Benevolent Society and the former manager of the Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre at Birmingham City University. The award is given…
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Feb- 2025 -10 FebruaryRetailers
Goldsmiths to upsize Queensgate Peterborough store
Goldsmiths has announced that it will be upsizing its Queensgate Peterborough store by 139%. The jewellery brand will be launching a 6,674 sq ft unit adjacent to Skechers, with more access to luxury brand collections. Goldsmiths’ new store is alongside expert jewellery brands such as Pandora, Tag Heuer, Swarovski, Fraser…
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberTrade Organisations
UKJSAC advises on government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation
The UK Jewellery, Silverware, and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable has shared its insights with the Department for Business and Trade as part of the government’s consultation on its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, unveiled in September. This submission highlighted the jewellery sector’s vital role in driving both economic growth and social…
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20 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths relocates centre:mk showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the relocation, upsizing and opening of its new showroom in centre:mk, Milton Keynes. The new showroom features dedicated branded areas for watchmakers including TUDOR, Breitling, TAG Heuer, and Longines. Furthermore FOPE and Roberto Coin are two of the jewellery partners that feature prominently in the showroom. Craig…
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19 NovemberAuctions
Noonans to offer private collections from Louis Osman and Georg Jensen
Noonans Mayfair has revealed that a collection of jewellery and silver by 20th Century architect and goldsmith Louis Osman will be offered at auction. The auction will also include a single-owner collection of Georg Jensen jewellery, comprising 42 pieces, including many rare early examples, and is expected to fetch in…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberDesigners
Marco Bicego partners with Watches of Switzerland Group
Marco Bicego has announced a new retail partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group. As a result, the brand’s jewellery lines will be available in 10 of the group’s multi-brand showrooms Mappin and Webb and Goldsmiths. These will be located in high profile, prominent locations, primarily shopping centres, in cities such…
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11 OctoberDesigners
The Contrast Club launches nanotechnology jewellery
The Contrast Club has announced the launch of its interactive jewellery built with nanotechnology. The Lepidoptera Collection features three items; a Moth Ring that delicately flutters, Caterpillar Earrings that gracefully curl, and a bracelet that wraps and shifts. Co-founder Suvi Ellilä designs the jewellery while other co-founder James Cole oversees…
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