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- 2023 -10 MarchManufacturers
Tiffany ranks last for ethical practices among jewellers, study finds
The Good Shopping Guide has published its rankings on 18 jewellery brands, in which Tiffany and Co. secured the lowest points for its ethical practices. The Good Shopping Guide is an independent research organisation which has been researching and publishing ethical scores on many of the “world’s biggest brands” since…
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2 MarchNews
New Trustmark Scheme relaunched in March
The world’s first consumer online assurance scheme for the jewellery industry, the Trustmark Scheme, relaunched on 1 March with the support of all four UK Assay offices for the first time. It was first launched in 2012 by the Edinburgh Assay office to reassure consumers that hallmarked jewellery was not…
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryDesigners
Steven Stone launches The Stone Lab
Steven Stone has announced the launch of The Stone Lab, a boutique jewellery company with a “mission to create unique pieces of lab grown and moissanite jewellery that will stand the test of time”. Founded in 1937, Steven Stone has built its reputation on high quality, personalised service, and specialises…
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22 FebruaryNews
Goldsmiths reopens expanded Lakeside showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the opening of its refurbished showroom in Lakeside shopping centre, Thurrock, with its expanded interior housing more brands than previously on offer. The store now includes a new Rolex watch bar, “where clients can browse the latest collections with highly trained watch experts”. Luxury fashion house Gucci…
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10 FebruaryManufacturers
Goldsmiths Company Charity pledges £200k to help jewellers
The Goldsmiths Company Charity has awarded £197,380 in donations and grants to support jewellers and those working in the allied trades during the cost of living crisis. The charity has issued multiple cost-of-living grants to charities and apprentices within the trade to support them using the remainder of the funds…
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10 FebruaryRetailers
Watches of Switzerland falls short of expectations amid Christmas strikes
Watches of Switzerland has reported that its revenues increased 17% to £407m in the 13 weeks to January 29 this year, narrowly falling short of analysts’ consensus expectations of £425m. The company said its lower than expected sales growth was because of rail and postal strikes over Christmas and general…
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9 FebruaryManufacturers
Scottish Goldsmiths Trust creates Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop
The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) has partnered with Marchmont House to create the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop. The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop is a national centre where up to five silversmiths at a time can design and create pieces from precious metals. The workshop is being fully equipped with the entire collection…
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Jan- 2023 -4 JanuaryDesigners
Rebus launches one-of-a-kind signet rings
Goldsmiths and hand engravers Rebus has announced it is launching one-of-a-kind signet rings, designed around nautical style. Carved from single mined origin gold, the new Rebus ocean-inspired jewels include The Oxford 55 Signet SMO Gold Ring, which is available in 9K, 14K, or 18K SMO yellow gold. The collection also…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberEvents
NAJ President wins NAJ Chair’s Award
NAJ President, David Doyle, was the recipient of the second NAJ Chair’s Award, presented at this year’s Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball. The NAJ Chair’s Award is given to a business or individual in recognition of their ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the jewellery industry. Last year, the judging…
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16 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths upgrades Solihull showroom
Goldsmiths has relocated its Solihull showroom to a new larger location in the Touchwood shopping centre. Goldsmiths’ Solihull features a whole new interior design, and includes Goldsmiths diamond jewellery offering alongside engagement, wedding, and eternity rings, and a large new hospitality area plus a repairs and service lounge. Craig Bolton,…
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