Silversmithing
Silversmithing is a cornerstone of the UK jewellery and metalworking tradition, celebrated for its craftsmanship, heritage, and continued innovation in both functional and decorative pieces. For jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, silversmithing offers opportunities to preserve artisanal skills while adapting to modern consumer tastes and sustainability demands. Jewellery Focus covers silversmithing with insights into industry trends, notable commissions, training initiatives, and market developments that shape the future of this specialist craft within the trade.
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Dec- 2025 -8 DecemberDesigners
Curious Gem unveils Edinburgh uni jewellery and silversmithing bursary
Edinburgh supplier the Curious Gem has launched a new bursary for jewellery and silversmithing students in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art. The annual award will support a third-year student as they move into their final year of study on the BA (Hons) jewellery and silversmithing…
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre director Peter Taylor to retire in 2026
Peter Taylor, director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London, is to retire in February 2026 after a 37-year career in the jewellery and silversmithing trade. Taylor has held senior roles with both the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre for the past 24 years. He was appointed the company’s first…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Goldsmiths’ Landmark Programme reaches more than 1,600 people in first year
The Goldsmiths’ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its Landmark Programme with the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, showing the initiative has reached 1,601 people across prisons, schools and communities in its first year. Launched in November 2023, the programme awarded four multi-year grants of £500,000 each to…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneDesigners
The Goldsmiths’ Centre awards grants to four early-stage businesses
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the recipients of its first round of Business Catalyst (Small) Grants for 2025. The Goldsmiths’ Centre has awarded grants to four outstanding early-stage businesses: Kristina Merchant (Kmercht), Makila Nsika Nkaya (M.Kala), Katie Watson and Estelle Melissa Burton. Each recipient of the £1,000 Business Catalyst (Small)…
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23 JuneDesigners
UCA student unveils endangered bird inspired collection
Céline Munisso, a student from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has unveiled a jewellery collection inspired by endangered birds created to raise awareness of the threats they face from hunting and habitat loss. ‘Pay the bill’, a series of jewellery and objets d’art explores the theme of avicide, the…
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23 JuneTrade Organisations
NAJ joins Creative UK to champion jewellery industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has joined Creative UK in a bid to raise the profile of jewellery, silverware and allied trades within the creative industries. The move comes after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recognised the jewellery sector’s contribution to the UK creative economy last…
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13 JuneEvents
Goldsmiths Centre to host 2D hand-rendering talk
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host an online Techniques in Focus talk next month aimed at jewellery designers seeking an introduction to 2D hand-rendering. The virtual session, taking place on 7 July, will feature goldsmith and award-winning designer Janet Weller, GC&DC…
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4 JuneTrade Organisations
Birmingham awarded World Craft City status
Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…
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May- 2025 -14 MayManufacturers
Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list
Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk of disappearing. As a result of this, the Goldsmiths’…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches Shine 2025 for emerging jewellery businesses
Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the launch of Shine 2025, a four-month programme designed for makers who are in the first five years of their jewellery and silversmithing business journey. The programme will support 10 individuals, providing expert guidance on how to effectively present, sell, and showcase new collections both online…
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