Somerset
This coverage highlights jewellery industry activity across Somerset, showcasing independent jewellers, artisan makers, and regional retailers shaping the local trade. Jewellery Focus reports on store openings, business growth, and design talent emerging from the countyโs creative communities. Coverage also explores tourism-driven sales, regional consumer trends, and the contribution of Somersetโs jewellers to the wider UK market through craftsmanship, innovation, and heritage design.
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Jan- 2026 -5 JanuaryEvents
Somerset metal polisher named Precious Metalworker of the Year
Somerset-based metal polisher Stephen M Goldsmith has been named Precious Metalworker of the Year at an awards presentation held at Wentworth Woodhouse. The award, supported by The Royal Mint, includes a ยฃ2,000 prize and a trophy. It recognises a heritage craftsperson who has made a significant contribution to precious metalworking…
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Jul- 2020 -24 JulyCoronavirus
The Goldsmithsโ Company hosts first virtual freedom ceremony
The Goldsmithsโ Company hosted its first virtual freedom ceremony event on 22 July in the company’s 700-year-history. The company announced five new members took part in the ceremony, with the new Prime Warden, Richard Fox, also recently appointed company history by becoming the first to take office virtually โ as…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilBusinesses For Sale
Business for sale: Burnham-on-sea Goldsmiths – ยฃ10,000
Lock-up jewellers shop available in the popular seaside location of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The unit available with vacant possession from 1 May 2019 for a guide price of ยฃ10,000 with current rent set at ยฃ6,500 per annum. The sale will include: Bandit glass on primary front windows. Electric full shutter. Alarm…
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Jun- 2017 -27 JuneCrime
Two arrested after ยฃ1m armed robbery at Bristol jewellers
Two men have been arrested in connection to an armed jewellery raid where ยฃ1m worth of goods were stolen. Grey-Harris and Co in the Clifton area of Bristol, was hit by a daytime smash-and-grab when four men on two motorcycles used axes and sledgehammers to break the windows of the…
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Jun- 2016 -13 JuneCrime
Five jailed over ยฃ7m Monopoly money scam on jewellery stores
A gang of conmen who used Monopoly money to trick jewellery store owners as part of a ยฃ7m scam have been sent to jail for a combined total of 22 years. The sentencing follows an investigation into organised frauds, including an elaborate fraud in Bristol where a jeweller lost ยฃ420,000…
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Mar- 2016 -3 MarchCrime
Five arrested: 90-mile police chase after jewellery store raid ends in dramatic crash
Five men whose failed smash-and-grab bid on a jewellery store in Taunton, Somerset, have been arrested after a 90-mile police chase ended in a car crash. The raid took place on Wednesday, 2 March, when a masked gang attempted to rob Michael Spiers Jewellers on North Street at 10:30am. It…
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Dec- 2013 -4 DecemberDesigners
Presman Mastermelt sponsors boutique pop-up
Precious metal processors Presman Mastermelt has sponsored the Christmas retail venture of three award-winning designers. The firm sponsored the Ag3 exhibition, where designers Myia Bonner, Clarice Price Thomas and Ros Millarโs are running as an imaginative Christmas boutique in Somerset House, London. The exhibition showcases work that โexplores the boundaries…
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Feb- 2013 -15 FebruaryEvents
Treasure to return to Somerset House in 2013
Contemporary jewellery design show Treasure will return to Londonโs Somerset House for a second year from 14 to 16 June 2013.
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Oct- 2012 -23 OctoberDesigners
Unique hand-made bracelet raises money for Mercy Ships
A bespoke jeweller has created a range of bracelets to raise money for Mercy Ships charity.
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Jun- 2012 -12 JuneEvents
Cutting edge designers at the Jewellery Show London
One of the most eagerly anticipated launch events of the season takes place today and tomorrow. The Jewellery Show London โ an exclusivetwo-day, trade-only event โ will be held at the historic Somerset House on the Strand bringing cutting-edge jewellery brands and designers to London.
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