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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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair announces new events
The Goldsmiths’ Fair has announced it will be back with a “fresh new look, a raft of exhibitors and a star-studded events programme”. Organisers have revealed details of more than 30 special events, including paid-for breakfast talks and free ‘In Conversation’ drop-in sessions. The programme comes in addition to Zaha…
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25 JulyNews
Fairtrade silver launch for Weston Beamor at IJL
Birmingham casting house Weston Beamor has announced it will use International Jewellery London (IJL) as a launch pad for a new range of services using Fairtrade silver. The company was an early adopter of Fairtrade gold and is one of just five businesses in the UK to have ‘master licensee’…
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22 JulyEditor's Blog
18 months is a swift turnaround to conjoin the two associations
Amongst the more sceptical jewellers out there, for a decade the subject of the trade associations merging has drawn sarcasm and mirth in equal measure. But in a candid interview with newly elected NAG chairman, Andrew Hinds, I discovered how closely the two bodies appear to be co-operating. One of the aims…
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22 JulyQ&A Sessions
The merging trade bodies: a conversation with Andrew Hinds
A conversation with newly-appointed NAG chairman Andrew Hinds, about the future of the British Jewellers’ Association and the National Association of Goldsmiths. Interview by Michael Northcott. Now that you are chairman, what is the outlook for the amalgamation of the two bodies? Over the course of the remainder of this…
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18 JulyEvents
Ben Hawkins wins debut Catherine Jones competition
Jewellery retailer Catherine Jones of Cambridge has unveiled Ben Hawkins as the winner of the brand’s debut award, The Golden Jubilee Competition. Ben Hawkins, a student at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, picked up the prize beating nine of his fellow classmates. The competition, which was launched in 2013 to celebrate the…
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18 JulyTrade Organisations
Delegates for NAG executive development forum up 21%
The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Executive Development Forum welcomed 21% more delegates this year than last at its Annual Oxford Congress last week. Five guest speakers addressed the challenging title of ‘Differentiating yourself in a Commoditised world’in the Four Pillars Hotel. The experts provided advice on immediate business issues…
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16 JulyNews
Dinny Hall celebrates wholesale and retail expansion
British jewellery brand Dinny Hall has announced further expansion of its wholesale business through Goldsmiths Jewellers. Goldsmiths is now retailing the brand’s sterling silver jewellery collections at 16 key locations throughout the UK, with the range consisting of pieces from the Almaz, Lotus and Toro ranges as well as a…
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9 JulyRetailers
F Hinds’ summer of business accolades and influence
Family jewellers F Hinds has been awarded two separate business accolades, mere weeks after director Andrew Hinds succeeded Pravin Pattni as chairman of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG). First up was a nod from Family Business United (FBU), which awarded F Hinds the ‘Business of the Year’ in the London and South…
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2 JulyAppointments
Gemstone entrepreneur Ostro awarded OBE
Gemstone industry entrepreneur Maurice Ostro has been appointed OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ostro, who is chairman of Ostro Minerals, was awarded the status in recognition of “his role in business, charity and interfaith relations”. The firm has grown into one of the world’s leading producers of blue topaz since its founding in…
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Jun- 2014 -25 JuneAppointments
Andrew Hinds elected new NAG chair
Andrew Hinds, director of high street multiple jeweller F Hinds, has been elected as the new chairman of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG). The nomination was proposed, seconded and carried during the association’s Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday June 18, 2014. The meeting, which coincided with…
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