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Full / Part Time Sales Consultant, Anthony Paul Jewellery Windsor

The role Full / Part Time Sales Consultant Anthony Paul Jewellery Cross Store - Windsor | Maidenhead | Henley | Marlow Are you a people person with a passion for jewellery? Do you understand the emotion behind a jewellery sale? Would you like to work for one of the Thames Valley’s leading jewellers? We’ve got the job for you. About us Anthony Paul Jewellery is an award-winning, family-run business with four boutiques across the Thames Valley. We specialise in handmade, bespoke, vintage and second-hand jewellery, as well as offering a comprehensive in-house repair and valuation service. We’re on the lookout

Sales Consultant, Queensmith - London

Sales Consultant Queensmith Birmingham Why Queensmith? About This Opportunity We're looking for exceptional sales talent ready to take the next step in their career. This is more than a sales role. It's an opportunity to be part of something special from day one: shaping the customer experience at a brand-new location, working in the heart of London's diamond and jewellery district in a growing, award-winning jeweller that's redefining the fine jewellery experience. As a Sales Consultant, you'll bring warmth, confidence, and expertise to every interaction, guiding customers through one of life's most meaningful purchases. You'll blend product knowledge with emotional

Sales Consultant, Temprell Jewellers - Nottingham

Sales Consultant Temprell Jewellers Nottingham About the Role Temprell is looking for a full time Sales Consultant with jewellery retail experience to join our team and support every stage of the bespoke jewellery process. *Jewellery retail experience is essential. About Us Temprell Jewellers is an independent, family run jewellery retailer and workshop based in Nottingham, known for its bespoke design, manufacture and retail of fine jewellery including engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity rings and other precious pieces, all crafted with a focus on quality and personal service. It also offers services such as repairs, valuations, resizing and aftercare, blending traditional

PRESS RELEASE: The Betts Group Upgrades Scope of AgAIN Silver Bullion Products to Make Recycled X-Ray Silver More Accessible

Designer-makers, casting houses, manufacturers and independent retailers can now access a wider array of AgAIN Silver products to highlight their commitment to traceable and sustainable materials. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter-based precious metal specialist, The Betts Group, has expanded the scope of its AgAIN Silver bullion products in response to increasing demand for its fully traceable, recycled and sustainable source of silver. Originally offered as 925, 958 and 999 silver grain only, the business has added a range of useful bullion products , including various widths of square and round wire, D-shaped wire, rectangular wire, and three widths of AgAIN

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Fine Jewellery Sales Consultant, Queensmith - London

Fine Jewellery Sales Consultant Queensmith Birmingham About This Opportunity Why Queensmith? At Queensmith, we understand that our greatest asset is our exceptional team. As a Sales Consultant , you play a pivotal role in shaping the customer journey and delivering an outstanding jewellery-buying experience. You bring warmth, confidence, and expertise to every interaction, guiding customers through one of the most meaningful purchases they'll ever make. You blend product knowledge with emotional intelligence, helping clients navigate designs, materials, and bespoke options with clarity and ease. Working closely with colleagues across Sales, Operations, and Production, you ensure every stage of the experience

PRESS RELEASE: Jewellery Businesses Invited to Explore NAJ Job Seeker Directory

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the UK’s leading trade association for the professional jewellery sector, is pleased to announce that its free Jewellery Job Seeker Directory is now open for jewellery businesses to explore prospective talent across the industry. Developed to support workforce stability in a challenging economic climate, the directory provides employers with direct access to a growing pool of skilled jewellery professionals seeking new opportunities. Businesses can easily search for candidates by geographical region and job role, helping them identify talent aligned with their recruitment needs. This free‑to‑use resource has been created to strengthen recruitment, retain expertise

PRESS RELEASE: Retail sales, Great Britain: January 2026 - ONS

Retail sales rose in the three months to January 2026, according to our first estimate. The quantity of goods bought (volume) in retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.1% in the three months to January 2026, compared with the three months to October 2025. The rise was because of better automotive fuel sales over the three months to January 2026, and a good start to the year for non-food stores, which was only partly offset by falls in supermarkets. Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1.8% in January 2026, following a rise of 0.4% in

Appointment: Andrew Mills - New National Sales Manager at Hockley Mint

Birmingham fine and bridal jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint has appointed Andrew Mills as National Sales Manager. Andrew will start with Hockley Mint on 30 April 2018 and will be responsible for all the company’s sales, client relationships and new business. Andrew joined the jewellery industry in 1995 as a sales executive at bridal manufacturer Brown & Newirth. In 2006 he and his wife, an award-winning jewellery designer, bought a small jewellery wholesale business, which she still runs today. He then moved to CW Sellors as wholesale sales manager before joining Hot Diamonds, in 2014, where he joined as Brand Manager

Senior Sales Advisor, Cooksongold - Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Senior Showroom Sales Advisor Cooksongold, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Salary of £30,000 pa Full time, Monday - Friday, No weekends We seek a friendly, approachable and customer service focused individual to join our new Showroom Sales Team About Us Cooksongold: craftsmanship, quality and trust sit at the heart of everything we do. For over 100 years, we have proudly delivered some of the finest jewellery materials, tools and products to the jewellery industry, building long-standing relationships with makers, designers and retailers who expect exceptional standards and a premium service. We are highly

Sales Advisor, Cooksongold - Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Showroom Sales Advisor Cooksongold, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Salary of £25k pa Full time, Monday - Friday, No weekends We seek a friendly, approachable and customer service focused individual to join our new Showroom Sales Team About Us Cooksongold: craftsmanship, quality and trust sit at the heart of everything we do. For over 100 years, we have proudly delivered some of the finest jewellery materials, tools and products to the jewellery industry, building long-standing relationships with makers, designers and retailers who expect exceptional standards and a premium service. We are highly rated

Appointment: Anchorcert Appoints Steve Hamon as New Sales Director

AnchorCert Group, including Assay Office Birmingham, is pleased to confirm that it has appointed new Sales Director, Steve Hamon. Steve has more than 17 years’ experience as a senior sales and business development professional, including more than 4 years’ leading the UK and Eire Product Division for global testing laboratory Intertek and more than 5 years’ managing the BSI (British Standards Institution) Engineering, Testing and Kitemark divisions. Steve was officially appointed in December 2017 and has been working closely with the senior management and executive team to understand the complexities of the jewellery industry, as well as familiarise himself with

Suppliers

Knowing where to get what can be half the battle. Here we created a signpost list of trade suppliers offering a wide selection of tools, bullion, findings etc... Bullion Suppliers Baird & Co www.goldline.co.uk Bellore Rashbel www.rashbel.co.uk Betts Metal Sales www.bettsmetalsales.com Cooksongold www.cooksongold.com Palmer Metals www.palmermetals.co.uk Fairtrade Refiners, Casters, Manufacturers & Suppliers Cookson Precious Metals Contact person: Rob Taylor www.cooksongold.com CRED Contact person: Alan Frampton credjewellery.com Hockley Mint Contact person: Gary Wroe www.hockleymint.co.uk S&P Trading Contact person: Patrick Schein www.patrickschein.com Vipa Design Contact person: Peter Crump www.vipadesigns.co.uk Weston Beamor Contact person: Glen Day www.westonbeamor.co.uk Finding Suppliers Cooksongold www.cooksongold.com Bellore Rashbel

Appointment: South Coast Watch Business Appoint Guy Allen as Head of National Sales

South Coast watch business Elliot Brown has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Guy Allen as Head of National Sales. Allen brings 35 years of industry experience to his new role with the Poole-based watch brand. For the past eight years Allen was the UK distributor for French brand Pequignet. Prior to that he owned a retail watch and jewellery business and ran a distribution business in the United States. During this time Allen was Sales and Marketing Director of both Avia and Burberry and became the first UK distributor for Skagen. Co-founder of Elliot Brown, Ian Elliot, saif of

Q&A: Gary Williams

Gary Williams is a Director at Presman Bullion Ltd, a company based in Hatton Garden which is one of the largest reclaimers, processors and recyclers of precious metal jewellery scrap, sweeps and residue services to the UK’s jewellery trade. He also sits on the Board of parent company, Mastermelt Ltd. Gary's career in the jewellery industry spans some 40 years, having started out working as a representative for a jewellery wholesaler, then for award-winning manufacturer Brown & Newirth Ltd, leaving as their Sales & Marketing Director. Gary was also a Director with Amore Cranleigh Ltd, a Surrey based retailer specialising

PRESS RELEASE: Richemont Maintained Strong Momentum With Sales Up 11% At Constant Rates For Its Third Quarter Ended 31 December 2025

Highlights for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 Very solid calendar year end with Group Q3 sales of € 6.4 billion, up by 11% at constant exchange rates against demanding double-digit comparatives in prior-year period; Q3 sales up by 4% at actual rates Continued strength at Jewellery Maisons, with sales up by 14% at constant rates; further improvement at Specialist Watchmakers, up by 7%; stable ‘ Other’ sales, with Fashion & Accessories Maisons up by 3% Growth across all regions at constant exchange rates, with notable double-digit performances in the Americas, Japan and Middle East & Africa Solid growth across all

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PRESS RELEASE: Richemont delivers solid results for the six-month period ended 30 September 2025 with strong sales momentum in Q2

Richemont’s Chairman’s commentary from the Richemont FY26 - Interim Results announcement. Group highlights Group sales at € 10.6 billion with 10% growth at constant rates (+5% actual); Q2 acceleration to +14% Growth in operating profit to € 2.4 billion underpinned by strong sales contribution and continued cost discipline, mitigating the impact of macroeconomic headwinds on gross margin in the first half Robust financial position supporting persistent focus on nurturing Maisons’ long-term growth prospects Financial highlights Continued strength at Jewellery Maisons throughout H1; growth across all business areas in Q2 at constant rates All regions up by double-digits in Q2 at constant rates,

PRESS RELEASE: Platinum Jewellery Sales Sustained Growth in Key Markets in Q2 2025

Platinum benefits from record gold prices as product conversion from white gold continues. The global platinum jewellery market saw growth across key regions in Q2 2025, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review . Consumers in key markets are finding greater value in platinum as gold prices continue to reach new highs, and retailers are increasingly turning to platinum. Platinum Guild International (PGI)’s CEO, Tim, stated, “Despite economic headwinds, platinum jewellery demonstrates enduring value and resilience, and we are committed to supporting our partners in major markets through collaborations and focused promotions to reinforce platinum’s unique appeal with consumers seeking quality and

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Jewellery Jobs, Careers and Recruitment Benchpeg offers the best range of jewellery jobs in the jewellery industry for your career. Find and apply for the latest jewellery jobs and careers on benchpeg.com Benchpeg’s jewellery recruitment listings cover all areas of jobs in the jewellery trade and jewellery making jobs to make it the No. 1 resource for jewellery jobs in the UK. About benchpeg.com/jobs The jewellery jobs listed on benchpeg.com/jobs provide opportunities for career moves in all types of jobs in the jewellery industry. From creative and jewelery design roles, to craft and jewellery manufacturing jobs, to head office, management

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NEWS BRIEFING: 1 May 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Our Long Love Affair With Gold’ Lane Florsheim, 16 April 2026, The Wall Street Journal From the trading floor of Bullion Trading on New York's 47th Street Diamond District to private vaults in Switzerland, the WSJ reports on how gold's record-breaking rally has reshaped consumer behaviour and brought a new generation of investors face-to-face with physical bullion. www.wsj.com 💰 ‘Analysts See Gold to End 2026 Below $4,500/Ounce’ Reuters / Investing.com, 27 April 2026, Yahoo Finance A Reuters

PRESS RELEASE: Wolf Is Delighted To Announce The Appointment Of Adam Fried As Global Client Development Director

Adam is a third-generation jewellery industry veteran with deep roots in New York’s renowned Diamond District. He brings unparalleled experience from both the vendor and retail sides of the business. Adam served as a Global Trainer at Hearts On Fire, where he educated teams around the world on diamond expertise and luxury sales. On the retail side, he excelled as the Director of Corporate Training at Hyde Park, where he led training initiatives that elevated sales performance and product knowledge across the organisation. This experience across both B2B and B2C has developed Adam’s exceptionally well-rounded perspective on product education, sales

PRESS RELEASE: Wolf Is Delighted To Announce The Appointment Of Adam Fried As Global Client Development Director

PRESS RELEASE: Goldsmiths’ Fair partners with The Betts Group to support emerging British Businesses with X-ray silver

The Betts Group, which has provided quality and service from the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter for more than 260 years, has partnered with Goldsmiths’ Fair, supporting the recipients of its 2025 Emerging Business Bursary programme with a gift of four kilograms of AgAIN silver bullion, which is made from reclaimed silver from medical X-ray films. Goldsmiths’ Fair has been the place to see, try, and buy the UKs best independently made contemporary fine jewellery and silver, and meet the craftspeople who design and make it since 1983. One of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s key initiatives in support of

NEWS BRIEFING: 18 April 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Gold climbs above $4,850 as markets focus on Iran peace talks’ Staff Reporter, 17 April 2026, Trading Economics (Reuters data) Spot gold closed a fourth consecutive weekly gain at roughly $4,867 per ounce as news that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open during the US–Iran ceasefire triggered a sharp fall in oil and reinforced expectations that a lasting deal would ease inflationary pressure on bullion. tradingeconomics.com/commodity 💰 ‘Silver market heads for sixth straight deficit year,

NEWS BRIEFING: 20 June 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran peace deal’ Reuters, 16 June 2026, CNBC : Bullion held near a one-week high as markets awaited the formal signing of the US-Iran agreement, before a hawkish Federal Reserve and a stronger dollar pulled prices back later in the week. www.cnbc.com 💰 ‘Current price of silver as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026’ Fortune, 17 June 2026, Fortune : Silver hovered around $70 an ounce, still up more than

Jeweller/Mounter at Jewelworks

Due to the retirement of a very experienced and valued member of our team we now have a position for a highly experienced and qualified jobbing jeweller or hand made mounter. The successful applicant will have completed a five year apprenticeship and have at least another five years experience as a working jeweller with references to support. The job will require working knowledge of all precious metals, ie, silver, gold, platinum and palladium. Together with a comprehensive understanding of precious and semi precious stones and their characteristics from a working point of view.

Appointment: James Rice as new Houlden Director

Luxury jewellery consortium, the Houlden Group, have announced the appointment of James Rice as the latest Director to join the board. Currently Sales & Marketing Director of Hull based Hugh Rice, a luxury family-run jeweller founded in 1965 which has since expanded from Hull and Beverley, throughout Yorkshire and into the North East, James’s irrefutable heritage and knowledge of the modern-day workings of a successful retail jewellery empire makes him an invaluable asset to the Houlden board. While attending university in Lancaster, James worked in-store at Hugh Rice, covering roles in Procurement, Stock Replenishment and Sales Tracking. He joined the

Appointment: Ruth Johnson promoted to General Manager of Gecko

WB The Creative Jewellery Group have announced changes to its Gecko leadership team, with current Head of Sales and Operations, Ruth Johnson promoted to the role of General Manager for the leading fine fashion jewellery wholesaler. Ruth has worked at Gecko for more than 14 years, joining the team in 2003 as Customer Services Manager. Ruth’s diligence, passion and incredible work ethic have been cited as key reasons for her rapid promotion to Operations Manager in less than three years. Ruth’s advanced negotiation and leadership skills were further recognised in 2016, when she was promoted to Head of Sales and

NEWS BRIEFING: 27 September 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰'China's Gold Imports Top 1,000 Tons on Strong Investment Demand' Yihui Xie, 22 September 2026, Bloomberg: China shipped in more than 1,000 tonnes of gold in the first eight months of 2026, already beating its total for the whole of 2025, as the pullback from January's record, a firm yuan, larger import quotas and about 44 tonnes of ETF buying pulled bullion into the country. www.bloomberg.com 💰'Supply glut, lab-grown alternatives: What's behind the fall of diamond prices

NEWS BRIEFING: 28 March 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 'Gold Set for Worst Week in Six Years as War Curbs Rate-Cut Bets' Bloomberg, 19–20 March 2026 Bullion recorded its biggest weekly loss since 1983 as Middle East conflict drove energy prices higher and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts, with traders increasing bets on Fed tightening to 50% by October. www.bloomberg.com 💰 'Gold Steadies After Six-Day Decline as Fed Warns on Inflation' Bloomberg, 18–19 March 2026 Gold sank for a seventh consecutive session as the Iran

NEWS BRIEFING: 20 September 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰'Gold Holds Decline After Fed Tilts Hawkish and Raises Rates' 16 September 2026, Bloomberg: Bullion stayed lower after the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and signalled that more tightening could follow, leaving gold below $4,300 an ounce. www.bloomberg.com 💰'Hong Kong Sets Out Gold Hub as Driver for Commodities and Yuan' 16 September 2026, Bloomberg: John Lee's policy address sets out plans to make Hong Kong a gold trading centre. The plans include a

NEWS BRIEFING: 8 May 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 'Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts'' Lee Ying Shan, 7 May 2026, CNBC Analysts at OCBC and other Asian banks suggest precious metals could recover their record-setting trajectory once Middle East tensions ease, with bullion having paused near $4,700 an ounce after a tumultuous start to the year. www.cnbc.com 💰 'Current price of gold for May 7, 2026' Aly Yale, 7 May 2026, Fortune Spot gold sat at approximately $4,739 an

NEWS BRIEFING: 12 September 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 'Gold Steadies Near $4,400 as Traders Weigh Fed Rate-Hike Path' 9 September 2026, Bloomberg : Bullion held around $4,400 an ounce — roughly a fifth below January's record above $5,500 - as traders priced in the possibility of a rate rise at the Federal Reserve's 15–16 September meeting. www.bloomberg.com 💰 'Silver Falls 6%, Gold Also Dips Amid Rate Hike Expectations, Rising Oil Prices' Conor Murray, 10 September 2026, Forbes : Silver dropped about 6 per cent in

NEWS BRIEFING: 30 August 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰'Gold Holds Near Three-Month High as Traders Weigh Treasury Moves' 29 August 2026, Bloomberg: Spot gold held close to a three-month peak above $4,600 an ounce as investors weighed US Treasury debt-management signals against their bets on the Federal Reserve's next move. www.bloomberg.com 💰'Gold Slips as Fed Chief Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Looms' 28 August 2026, CNBC: Bullion eased off its three-month high as Fed chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks firmed up expectations of a further rate

Production Assistant, DBC -Oldbury, Birmingham

Production Assistant Design Build Cast Birmingham (DBC Birmingham) Oldbury, Birmingham Build a Business. Shape a Team. Create a Centre of Excellence. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent Design Build Cast is a specialist precious metal casting company serving the UK jewellery trade. Our reputation has been built on quality, technical expertise and customer service, producing castings in gold, platinum and other precious metals for jewellers and brands throughout the UK. Alongside our established London operation, we are expanding our production capability through our new facility in Oldbury, Birmingham. We are looking for a Production Assistant to

Production Manager, DBC -Oldbury, Birmingham

Production Manager Design Build Cast Birmingham (DBC Birmingham) Oldbury, Birmingham Build a Business. Shape a Team. Create a Centre of Excellence. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent Design Build Cast is a specialist precious metal casting company serving the UK jewellery trade. Our reputation has been built on quality, technical expertise and customer service, producing castings in gold, platinum and other precious metals for jewellers and brands throughout the UK. Alongside our established London operation, we are expanding our production capability through our new facility in Oldbury, Birmingham. We are looking for an experienced Production Manager

Wax Worker / Mould Maker, DBC -Oldbury, Birmingham

Wax Worker / Mould Maker Design Build Cast Birmingham (DBC Birmingham) Oldbury, Birmingham Build a Business. Shape a Team. Create a Centre of Excellence. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent Design Build Cast is a specialist precious metal casting company serving the UK jewellery trade. Our reputation has been built on quality, technical expertise and customer service, producing castings in gold, platinum and other precious metals for jewellers and brands throughout the UK. Alongside our established London operation, we are expanding our production capability through our new facility in Oldbury, Birmingham. We are looking for an

Junior Workshop Team Member, Stubbs&Co - Field Based - South of England and Channel Islands

Junior Workshop Team Member Stubbs&Co London Junior Workshop Team Member With A Focus In Stone Setting About the role Stubbs&Co. is looking for a motivated individual seeking to expand their knowledge base of stone setting, to learn new skills, and to grow within a small workshop team whilst also assisting in all types of bench work. Recent graduates of stone setting and goldsmithing courses are welcome to apply. Based in Hatton Garden, Stubbs&Co. manufactures high quality jewellery, supplying some of the most prestigious retailers across the UK. Stubbs&Co.’s, state of the art workshop is equipped with microscopes and tools. Job

Diamond Setter, Diamond Avenue - Hatotn Garden, London

Diamond Setter DiamondAvenue Ltd Greville Street, Hatton Garden, London We are looking for a Diamond Setter to join us full time, Must have at least 5 years of experience, With the ability to do many types of different styles of setting. Fantastic team and very friendly environment! Paid Holidays Good/Friendly Environment Paid Pension Competitive Wage To apply, please contact us on 07494119405 or send us your CV and covering note by using the application form below. About DiamondAvenue Ltd We are a Hatton Garden workshop based on Greville Street, London. Apply Now Applying for a job on Benchpeg is

INDUSTRY EVENT: The 2025 Benevolent Society Ball

This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham. This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham and represented as a Trustee, the Bishopsland Educational Trust, a grateful recipient of the charity’s good work. We were very honoured to have been placed on Gay Penfold’s table, who as Chair of the charity, as well as being a lovely lady, had done such a marvellous job organising the event and ably assisting the charity auction. We shared our table with Andrew Hinds, Stuart Wibberley, Alewijn Slingerland, Mark and

Trainee / Junior Silversmith, Grant Macdonald - London

The role Trainee / Junior Silversmith Grant Macdonald London SE1 Grant Macdonald is a high-end silversmithing manufacturer. We are market leaders in our specialised field and our global customer base ensures we produce a wide range of fascinating products. An opportunity has arisen to join our expanding silversmithing team in our central London workshop. We are currently looking for a talented junior silversmith/trainee to join the team. The chosen candidate needs to be a hardworking, enthusiastic craftsperson who is looking to expand their skills and grow as a silversmith at a prestigious London workshop. About the job 5 days a week Traditional

Experienced Diamond Setter, BIBS Polishers Ltd - Hatton Garden, London

Experienced Diamond Setter BIBS Polishers Ltd 31 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8DH We currently have a job opportunity for an experienced Diamond Setter to work with bespoke pieces and repeatable ranges. Requirements Experienced in all setting techniques (Claw, Rubover, Channel and Micro Pave settings) Familiar with all kinds of stones A minimum of 3 Years of setting experiences The right candidate must demonstrate Ability to work well in the team Enthusiastic and Professional Salary & Benefits include Full time and competitive salary (dependant on experience) 20 Days paid holiday per year and bank holidays Pension scheme after a successful 3-month

CV Audit

Need some help putting your CV together? Have a one hour 1-2-1 with Benchpeg’s Rebecca spent going through your CV getting it optimised for your next career move. Rebecca has 25 years worth of experience in the craft and industry and has helped individuals find their next job move for over 18 years. Having given CV Audits at shows like International Jewellery London, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Getting Started course, the GIA’s Careers Fair and the School of Jewellery – Birmingham’s Connect Careers event, Rebecca is used to assessing how to optimise a professional CV for targeted career moves. The session www.paypal.com

Cad / Design Intern, Pruden and Smith Ltd - Ditchling, East Sussex

The Role CAD / Design Intern Pruden and Smith Ltd Ditchling, East Sussex (Nr Brighton) Paid 6 month Internship potential for ongoing employment We are looking for a Jewellery Designer to work 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) in the village of Ditchling near Brighton. This is an exciting chance to be a part of a fast growing and award winning jewellery business. About the Job Daily tasks will include: In CAD: Modelling existing designs for the digital design library. In CAD: Modelling and costing existing designs with clients variations after or during client appointments. Conducting client consultations and

Silent Protest - Political Jewellery by Mahtab Hanna

Silent Protest Political Jewellery by Mahtab Hanna Silent Protest is an interactive, thought-provoking and controversial show that fuses wearable art with social commentary. Political jewellery is about perspective: the ability to transform an individual’s or group’s isolation and pessimism into a method of communication, to bring people together to share values, beliefs or ideals, in a single action. War, identity, gender and consciousness are important themes within politics and therefore translate into interpreting political jewellery as progressive, oppressive or radical. The beliefs of many can be divided: those who have invented messages, the patrons of the jewellery; those whose job

Q&A: Jos Skeates

Jos Skeates a Goldsmith and the Co-Founder, along with wife Alison, of the leading, multi award winning, Central London jewellery boutique EC One the Jewellers. He is also the Chairman of the Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council. He answers the Benchpeg Q&A. What’s your name, and what do you for a living? JS: Jos Skeates, Goldsmith and owner of E.C.One the Jewellers. How did you come to work in the jewellery industry? JS: Total chance. I was looking for a summer job when I was sixteen and saw an advert for an apprentice Diamond Mounter. I’ve never looked back. How

Delicate Delights for November Nights

If there ever was a time of year to go big, bold and all things beautiful, the season of sugar and spice and all things nice most definitely hits the mark! As invitations of Christmas nights of festive fun and mischief begin to flock your inbox, it's time to add a bejewelled touch of delicate glitz, glamour and charm! As the winter nights grow colder and daylight hours go to bed far too early, it's our job to inject the sizzling heat and fire of festive finery with a treasure trove of flamboyant sparkle and delightfully delicate statement jewels, guaranteed

Sarah Salmon

Meet Benchpeg's Trends Editor. She makes up part of the team that bring the Benchpeg website, newsletter and social media feeds to our lovely readers, subscribers and followers Sarah Salmon Trends Editor Sarah has a natural flair for creativity and design, and is our trends and blog guru. She manages Benchpeg's weekly trends and fashion content . Her full time job is as a Digital Marketing Executive in the Educational Sector. Previously she worked as the Editorial and Digital Assistant at Gem-A , where she worked on Gem-A's Gems & Jewellery and The Journal of Gemmology publications as well as on

Experienced Goldsmith, Ino Creative - Baldwin's Gardens, London

🔍 Experienced Goldsmith 🌟🚀 Ino Creative 📍 Studio Lg16 The Record Hall, Baldwin's Gardens, London, England 💼 Job Type: Full time 🌱 Experience Level: Senior Level 💰 Salary: Competitive salary package 🌟🚀 About Ino Creative Ltd 🌟🚀 📣 INO Creative is a jewellery manufacturing company based in Hatton Garden, working with designers, retailers and jewellery brands to bring their ideas to life. We combine modern manufacturing technology with traditional craftsmanship, offering a complete service from initial concept and CAD design through to the finished piece. Alongside our expertise in 3D printing, precious metal casting, scanning and engraving, our in-house workshop brings

Production Co-Ordinator, Ino Creative - Baldwin's Gardens, London

🔍 Production Co-Ordinator 🌟🚀 Ino Creative 📍 Studio Lg16 The Record Hall, Baldwin's Gardens, London, England 💼 Job Type: Full time 🌱 Experience Level: Senior Level 💰 Salary: Competitive salary package 🌟🚀 About Ino Creative Ltd 🌟🚀 📣 Ino Creative is a fast-growing jewellery manufacturing house offering end-to-end production under one roof — from CAD design, 3D printing, and casting through to mounting, setting, laser engraving, and finishing. We work with independent designers, established brands, and trade clients across the UK, combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest manufacturing technology. We're not standing still. Our capabilities are expanding, our team is growing,

Ethical Gem Fair at FORGE - London

Ethical Gem Fair at FORGE (London) On Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd September, the next UK Ethical Gem Fair will take place at FORGE in London. Nineteen48, Fair Trade Gemstones and Gemstones Brazil will be at FORGE for this trade-only, gemstone sales event. Don't miss the opportunity to see their latest stock and take advantage of some special deals that are only available at the fair. There will be a huge range of fully traceable and responsibly sourced gemstones from Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Australia, Brazil and other carefully selected sources. If you would like to attend, please register using the

Supply Chain and Stock Administrator, Tateossian - London SW6

Supply Chain and Stock Administrator Tateossian London SW6 Tateossian, the global luxury men’s jewellery brand has a unique opportunity to join their Head Office team as Supply Chain and Stock Administrator. You will be highly numerate, with excellent attention to details and a strong communicator across departments and with external stakeholders. Responsibilities and Duties Assist and work alongside the Supply Chain Planner and Analyst to maintain the supply inventory levels for all Tateossian products and packaging Ensure the timely delivery of products to all warehouses Raise purchase orders based on sales data and stock reports (Encore) Ensure all stock reports

Sarah Hutchison creates new pre-loved market for contemporary handmade jewellery

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Jewellery student seeking part time work / apprenticeship.

PRESS RELEASE: Fei Liu Turns Art into Impact: ‘The Kiss of Angel’ Earrings Raise $4,864 for Boys & Girls Club of Malibu

Fei Liu Fine Jewellery is proud to announce the successful auction of the “Kiss of An Angel” earrings, which sold for US$4,864 at Bonhams. The custom 18ct gold, rainbow moonstone, and diamond earrings were created by internationally acclaimed designer Fei Liu as a tribute to resilience and renewal following the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles. Proceeds from the sale are donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, supporting youth and community recovery initiatives. The earrings — featured by Bonhams as part of their California Jewels sales — captured the attention of collectors for their ethereal craftsmanship

Advertise with Benchpeg

Benchpeg is probably the widest read UK jewellery trade website and newsletter. Established over 18 years ago, Benchpeg is written by jewellers, for jewellers; bringing together industry jobs, opportunities, news and classifieds in one place. We have a number of services to trade and industry we offer, gained from 25 years + in the sector. Request our advertising Rate Card here Recruitment, Talent Aquisition & CV Writing Services With an unrivalled industry network, spanning all areas of industry from Head Office, Design and Studio based personnel, retail sales staff to skilled crafts people at the bench in the workshop –

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Appointment: Geena Tok leaves Nike to head up Pandora China business

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Camden Pop-Up Business School - Small Business Resilience course

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