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- 2015 -29 MayEvents
The Duchess of Cornwall receives student-designed Livery Badge
The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, was presented with a new Livery Badge at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, on Wednesday, May 27. The jewel was designed by Joshua Gane, a 19-year-old trainee on the foundation programme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell London, and was…
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13 MayTrade Organisations
NAG and BJA to host unification meetings
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) and the British Jewellers Association (BJA) have announced they will host two members’ meetings to discuss the planned unification of the two organisations. The trade bodies have written to their members inviting them to attend a members day where both will be making presentations to…
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12 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths Trafford Centre store set for £800k refurbishment
Jewellery store chain Goldsmiths has announced that its Intu Trafford Centre store in Manchester is to undergo a £800,000 refurbishment. The new-look store, which will be around a third larger than its current premise, will feature a brand new Rolex room with two seating areas, a branded area for luxury…
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Apr- 2015 -21 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hosts second successful student event
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office stage a successful second iteration of its ‘Make Your Mark’ event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall on Friday and Saturday last week. The event, which is aimed at students pursuing careers in precious metal jewellery-making, played host to around 750 students over the two days, and…
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9 AprilCurrent Affairs
NAG and BJA respond to Hatton Garden raid
Michael Rawlinson, chief executive officer of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has released a response following the recent raid in Hatton Garden. The response, which was released on behalf of NAG and the British Jewellers Association (BJA), follows the recent robbery in Hatton Garden where raiders took, according to…
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7 AprilEvents
Precious metals fair set for Edinburgh launch
The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh and fine art auctioneers, Lyon and Turnbull, are set to launch a four-day precious metals fair later this year. Elements, which will take place in Edinburgh between September 10-13, aims to celebrate jewellers and silversmiths in the UK and offer them…
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Mar- 2015 -18 MarchAnalysis
MARKET ANALYSIS: precious metals and the market
[intro]After a turbulent couple of years, more reasonable metal prices are creating the conditions for hallmarking figures to climb steadily. TOM DAVIS speaks to some of the best-known bullion houses and assay offices to find out their thoughts on where the market for precious metals is heading.[/intro] There’s no doubt…
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12 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to stage jewellery careers event
London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall will host what it claims is the UK’s ‘biggest’ careers event for students of jewellery and allied trades. Make Your Mark, which will be hosted on April 17 and 18, follows on from its inaugural event last year which attracted over 800 students from across the British…
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11 MarchEvents
Weston Beamor designer wins ‘Gem-A Award’ for second year running
Joanna Fronczak-Jabbal, a CAD (computer-aided design) designer at Birmingham casting house and 3D printing company, Weston Beamor, has won the Gem-A Gold Award for the second consecutive year. The award, from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, was awarded to Fronczak-Jabbal at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards which…
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Feb- 2015 -16 FebruaryTrade Organisations
BJA and NAG draft questionnaire for diamond graders
Members of the British Jewellers Association (BJA) and National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) met last week to discuss the apparent anomalies between diamond grades attributed to stones by different diamond grading organisations. It was agreed that a questionnaire should be drawn up by the two associations which will be sent…
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