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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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneDesigners
Pomellato opens Harrods pop up
Milanese jewellers Pomellato have announced the opening of a new pop up store inside Harrods London. The pop up is called From Milan to Harrods and has been introduced with five dedicated main windows facing Brompton Road. The experience is divided into three rooms, the Galleria, Atelier and Theatre, each…
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13 JuneRetailers
Former F.Hinds chairman Eric Hinds dies aged 97
F.Hinds Jewellers has announced that its former chairman, Eric Hinds, has died at the age of 97. Born in 1926, he briefly worked in the family business in 1943 and then joined the RAF until the end of WWII. He re-entered F.Hinds on demobilisation in 1947,working first as an assistant…
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May- 2023 -22 MayTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints 696th prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Charles Mackworth-Young as the 696th prime warden of the company. Mackworth-Young is a consultant physician specialising in rheumatology, and his career spans practice and research in medicine. He has previously been medical director at King Edward VII’s Hospital, London, master of the…
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19 MayDesigners
Hamilton and Inches launches Fleur-de-lys collection
Fine jeweller Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of the Fleur-de-lys collection, exclusively handcrafted using 18ct Scottish Gold. The 10-piece fine jewellery collection is made up of two diffusion lines: Fleur-de-lys and Star Fleur-de-lys. Adorned with its own unique ‘Scottish gold’ mark, a stag, each piece is independently verified…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilRetailers
Fabergé appoints new CEO
Fabergé has promoted managing director Antony Lindsay to the role of CEO. He will replace Sean Gilbertson, who has become executive chairman of the Fabergé board. Lindsay worked for five and a half years as Fabergé’s managing director. He remains a member of the board of directors for both Fabergé…
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchDesigners
Oushaba launches new Connection Salvaged collection
The sustainable art and design house Oushaba has announced the launch of its first collection Connection Salvaged. The Connection Salvaged collection was curated with an aim to explore the relationship between the technology that connects us and the precious resources that are discarded as a result. The house elevates recycled…
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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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