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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Mar- 2014 -19 MarchDesigners
Allied Gold buys majority stake in Argentium silver
London jewellery manufacturer Allied Gold has purchased the majority shareholding in Argentium, the company responsible for a new high-purity silver alloy that is highly resistant to tarnish and is hypoallergenic. Argentium is brighter and whiter than traditional silver with no fire stain and a low maintenance surface that does not…
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18 MarchEvents
Jewellery to feature in Royal College of Art show
The Royal College of Art’s has announced that its annual graduate show will be showcasing works including jewellery and silversmithing at its Battersea campus in June.The show, which will take place simultaneously across the College’s two campuses in Battersea and Kensington from 18 to 29 June, will feature work from…
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14 MarchDesigners
ARCHIVE: An interview with acclaimed designer Theo Fennell
We caught up with London-based jewellery designer THEO FENNELL, whose flamboyant pieces caught the eye of one Elton John decades ago. Here, he ruminates on what it takes to be successful, and how the industry has changed. Give us a potted history of your career and how you got to where you…
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Jan- 2014 -29 JanuaryDesigners
Acclaimed silversmith showcases work at Belton House
Belton House, part of the National Trust, is set to become a studio and showcase for the acclaimed contemporary silversmith, Angela Cork. The event is the culmination of a successful five-year partnership between The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Trust, which has introduced thousands of visitors to contemporary silver and…
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Oct- 2013 -29 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
Molly Cleagg of Murano Silver, Market Deeping
At 18 you chose to go into the jewellery industry rather than university, what helped you make that decision? It was easy. I loved my Saturday job, I love jewellery and I love being in shop during the day chatting to people, helping them choose pieces and just being around…
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Jul- 2013 -11 JulyManufacturers
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
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May- 2013 -10 MayDesigners
Award winning designer joins Flawless Jewellery
Flawless Jewellery has announced a new recruit for its jewellery design operation.
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Apr- 2013 -2 AprilTrade Organisations
Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme
Holts Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of its exclusive National Apprenticeship Programme.
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Mar- 2013 -22 MarchEvents
UCA continues ‘Jewellery Oscars’ domination
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) received the College Trophy for the 20th time in 21 years at the recent Craftsmanship and Design Awards.
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Feb- 2013 -13 FebruaryDesigners
Winner of Weston Beamor’s annual student award announced
Weston Beamor took the recent Jewellery Show as a chance to announce the winner of its annual design competition.
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