Hackney
Coverage highlights jewellery design and retail activity within an East London district known for creativity, independent makers, and emerging talent. Stories include studio openings, design collaborations, community events, and initiatives connecting local jewellers with national and international audiences. Content explores how innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural diversity in this area contribute to London’s reputation as a centre for contemporary jewellery design.
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May- 2024 -16 MayAppointments
Richard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Richard Reid has taken office as prime warden, in succession to Charles Mackworth-Young CVO. Former chairman of KPMG London and the Safer London Foundation, Reid’ chose to take a vocational approach to professional development rather than attend university. He undertook training to become an…
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Nov- 2019 -15 NovemberDesigners
URSA launches pop-up boutique
Online jewellery retailer URSA has announced the launch of its first ever pop-up boutique. ‘Curated by URSA’ is set to launch on November 16 in London Fields, Hackney, and will mark the first in a series of pop-up boutiques to be hosted by the brand. The boutique will feature collections…
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Oct- 2018 -24 OctoberDesigners
Silversmith J.A Campbell set to close after 60 years
Brentwood-based silversmiths J.A Campbell has announced it is set to close after 60 years in the business. The company was founded by John and Barbara Campbell and is one of the few companies to still use traditional sterling silversmith methods After a pre-apprenticeship course at the Central School of Arts…
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Oct- 2016 -6 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: High-value transportation
We sit down with Security Drivers International to find out more about its secure high-value transportation service [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Tell us about the company and how it was set up Security Drivers International, founded in 1995, is a British owned and managed family business. The original founder, John…
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Jul- 2015 -31 JulyCrime
Hatton Garden jeweller jailed over stolen watches
Seven men including a Hatton Garden jeweller have been jailed for 64 years for their varying involvement in 10 smash and grab raids across London. Reece Dunford, 31 of Osprey Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, played a role in all the robberies at high-end shops in the West End. Sometimes he carried…
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Jul- 2014 -8 JulyNews
Wolf & Moon create charity collection for CoppaFeel!
Hackney-based jewellery brand Wolf & Moon has teamed up with CoppaFeel! to create an exclusive collection of jewellery to raise money for the charity. The Wolf & Moon jewellery collection includes a necklace, stud earring and a ring with prices ranging from £12 to £15. Half of the sales revenue…
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Aug- 2011 -9 August
Jewellers hit hard by third day of rioting
Jewellery retailers in London and beyond have been left counting the cost after a third day of rioting devastated high streets across England.
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