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Jewellery Business for Sale

Jewellery Business for Sale Family Business For Sale Due to Retirement Woking, Surrey Price £100,000 (+ stock if required) or serious offers considered Established 1984. Run as a successful family Jewellers for 33 years, the owners are now ready to retire. We are selling our leasehold retail jewellery shop/workshop. Asking price £100,000 or serious offers. Included in the sale are all fixture and fittings, tools, “Goodwill”, Safes, alarm system & CCTV. Stock not necessarily a condition of sale. Current stock value (cost) approximately £230,000. We are planning a stock reduction sale so expect this figure to be substantially less. Leasehold

Stock sale with business opportunity

Stock sale with business opportunity Due to unforeseen personal circumstances I am looking to sell at below current trade cost a unique niche range of sterling silver jewellery. This is a quality product using vitreous enamel and Swarovski crystal stones on a wide range of products including bracelets, bangles, brooches, earrings, pendants, necklaces and rings. Included, a large amount of product information and marketing detail, sample cases, display pads including pamphlets and photography and point of sale. It would suit a creative mindset that has some understanding of the designs from Victoriana to Art Deco period and would suit a

Jewellery Business For Sale Essex £15k

Jewellery Business For Sale: Westcliff on Sea, Essex £15,000 Westcliff on Sea, Essex An existing successful retail and jewellery manufacturing business with good repair trade is now for sale. The business offers bespoke work and commissions, bullion and scrap buying as well as pawnbroking. The business sale includes all the fixtures and fittings, providing minimal outlay to continue trading for the new owner. Please note that the stock is not a condition of the sale. Contact Please contact with enquires for more information 01702 343726 aaron.lyons@yahoo.co.uk

Business / Shop For Sale - Woking, Surrey

Business / Shop For Sale Horsell, Woking, Surrey Price £100,000 Established 1984. Run as a successful family Jewellers for 35 years, the owners are now ready to retire. We are selling our leasehold retail jewellery shop/workshop. Asking price £100,000 or serious offers. Included in the sale are all fixture and fittings, tools, “Goodwill”, Safes, alarm system & CCTV. Stock not necessarily a condition of sale. Current stock value (cost) approximately £145k. We are planning a stock reduction sale so expect this figure to be substantially less. Leasehold property with a large (4 bench) workshop, with toilet, kitchen and storage room.

Jewellery Repair & Manufacturing Business For Sale

For Sale: Jewellery Repair & Manufacturing Business Long established precious jewellery repair & manufacturing business for sale. Located in Essex, the company is within in easy reach of London & Hatton Garden, 20 minutes to Liverpool Street station. The company runs with one Director, close to retirement, and very experienced minimal staff both employed and self employed. The workshop and offices are full fitted and equipped with all required equipment together with an excellent computer system with accounts system, safes, CCTV, modern alarm and extremely low overheads. Would suit investor or ambitious jeweller that wants to take the business to

Due to Retirement - Jewellery Business For Sale

Due to Retirement - Jewellery Business For Sale £3000 or nearest offer  Jewellery models, moulds, and an entire jewellery collection of stock is for sale as I'm retiring from jewellery making and wish to sell all the Alice in Wonderland material. Alice in Wonderland collection in sterling silver.   Most of the collection is hallmarked and most of the pieces can be adapted for broach or pendants. The small cat, card men, green pig, and rose are suitable for earrings, small pendants or rings. All the pieces have been polished and some just require a barrel or burnish finish. Hinges and

Jewellery Business & Premises - West Sussex

Jewellery Business & Premises For Sale - West Sussex Jewellery business and premises for sale in a delightful and thriving West Sussex village. The business has been established in the same location for more than 10 years and enjoys a regular and loyal customer base. The premises is a lock-up shop currently set up for retail and workshop with two benches and further work station, so would suit a Designer Maker. Sale due to relocation. Lease: 990 year lease Sale Price: £225,000 Contact:  For more information please email: melfmoore@yahoo.com

CVS: The Vital Ingredients For A Successful Business

Leading business valuation specialists Company Valuation Services (CVS), name communication and transparency as the vital ingredients to ensuring a successful business sale. Thorough preparation in the early stages can mean fewer problems in the long-run   Company Valuation Services (CVS) publish an in-depth guide on good business practice and how to increase the value of your business   It’s often been said that honesty is the best policy, and in the case of the mergers and acquisitions market, this has never been truer. According to  business valuation expert, Company Valuation S ervices , business owners considering a sale should keep

Jewellery Repair & Retail Business

For Sale: Jewellery Repair & Retail Business  Prime position in Bromley town centre Established over 34 years, solid customer base Fully equipped workshop with three work benches Sales counter and shop window Two safes & interior electric grill Fully alarmed with red care One entry and exit point Access to toilet, wash basin and kitchen area & storage area in basement Existing Business Type Bespoke design and making of jewellery  all jewellery repairs & ring sizing Watch repairs & servicing, straps, battery replacement Gemstone replacement Polishing & plating Gold,  silver scrap & jewellery bought Included In Sale Dual polishing machines

Pursuit Reveal Next Generation Online Sale Integration

Pursuit  unveiled  the next g eneration  of its revolutionary Lifestyle mobile till  and stock  records retail sales tool at J&W Birmingham.  Running on an iPad or other tablet device and  launche d in 2012, Lifestyle was the first product of its kind  specifically designed for the  jewellery  business. The new  version is being provided free to existing users.    Mike Burns, Managing Director of the market-leading so ftware  house, states, “ The latest version of our iPad-based till and sales tool  incorporates enhanced item- by -item presentation and  benefits from user-feedback and our commitment to contin uous development. It ’

For Sale Toolbox

For Sale Toolbox 1x Toolbox - £8 All can be collected from Hackney, E8, London. Contact:  Hello@ellismhairicameron.com

Benchpans For Sale

10 X Benchpans For Sale We have 10 second hand benchpans for sale. All in good condition £30 each, new they are £78 (vat). We open to offers if you buy more than one. Location: Hull HU1  Please contact Vicky or Nicola on 01482 213881 / 07749968539 Contact Vicky info@oresomegallery.com

Sale of Jorgs Goldsmith Studio and Retail Shop, Crookhaven, West Cork. Ireland

Has lockdown pushed you to re-assess your priorities, your quality of life? Have you been dreaming of relocating to a place next to the ocean? A place that inspires your creativity? A place where ascending and descending a stairs replaces a long commute to and from work? We've been dreaming too! Dreaming of attracting YOU to take over our studio and shop Jorgs Goldsmith Studio has served us so well over the last 20 years, given us a good living and lots of joy. Now it's tme for us to pass on this turn-key business. Are you ready to step

PUK Welder For Sale £650.00

PUK Welder For Sale £650.00 PUK Welder For Sale £650.00 PUK 2 by Lampert with microscope and all the attachments.  Location London E2  Contact Ben Day 0208 617 9293 info@benday.co.uk

Assortment of hand tools for sale

Assortment of hand tools for sale An assortment of hand tools for sale including ring stretchers and cutters. These are a little rusty but can be cleaned up.   Ring sizers - £10 each Ring stretcher £40 Please contact Valerie Lowe 07970 909910 safehandsfrance@googlemail.com

System Eickhorst Microscope For Sale

For Sale: System Eickhorst Gem Microscope  £1995 System Eickhorst Gem Microscope for sale - 2nd hand. Includes 2 Carl Zeiss lenses Cost: £1995 Location Horsham, West Sussex Contact Robert on 07836234616 robert.gpees@yahoo.co.uk

Display Cabinets For Sale

Display Cabinets For Sale I have 10 display cabinets for sale which are constructed of lacquered MDF and glass. The dimensions are as follows: Height - 132cm ( including glass cube) Width - 42.5cm Depth - 42.5cm The glass display cube at the top is Height -28cm Width - 38cm Depth - 38cm The base of the display cube is frosted white acrylic and each contains 2 LED spotlights on stalks with either 5000k or 4000k lights. One of the cabinets has some slight damage to the corner of the glass cube. Cabinets are lockable. The bottom section of the

A variety of jewellers tools for sale

A variety of jewellers tools for sale  1 x GRS Benchmate Original. This item has had limited use, still like new, all buts that came with are still new. New £400. Sale price £270 1 x Buffalo spring driven centrifugal long arm casting machine, plus loose bag of freeman’s wax flakes. This item is has good has new, only used twice. Purchased new from the USA, paid £600 to my door.  Sale price £450 1 x Matt Wax Trimmer + 1-5 templates (£50-60) 1 x wax carving mandrel 1 x set of saw blades for wax. This item has had hardly

For Sale Chesterfield Sofa

For Sale Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa Green leather. Used. Good condition. Dimensions 670mm H x 2000mm W x 870mm D Approx. Seat Dimensions 1400mm W x 550mm D. Location Bermondsey, London Cost £200 ONO Contact  Paul.Waller@endjin.com   for more information or to view

For Sale Swarovski Book

For Sale Swarovski Book  1 X Swarovski Book Swarovski: In Fashion, Film, Jewelry, and Design Signed By Both Nadya Swarovski And Hussein Chalayan. £50 All can be collected from Hackney, E8, London. Contact:  Hello@ellismhairicameron.com

The Creative Business

‘The Creative Business’ is a collaborative research project setup by artist and creative producer Antonia Beck, and Dr Jacob Salder (Centre for Enterprise, Innovation and Growth, Birmingham City University). This project will look to better understand business practice in the creative sector, specifically focusing on arts / performance-based creative industries. The objective of the project is to support and examine development for arts-based businesses, in particular how this relates to and can be informed by more mainstream approaches. It is expected this project will contribute toward enhancing understanding of the development needs of arts-based creative industries, and through this inform

For Sale: Aquaflame A+Microweld

For Sale: Aquaflame A+ Microweld Aquaflame A+ microweld complete with a 12 month Aquaflame Systems comprehensive guarantee it having been fully serviced and brought up to date to conform with current manufacturers safety standards that apply to this type of machine. The item is approximately 30 years old and has had use in a home workshop environment with only a few hours use in that time span; the casing is in excellent condition and very clean. It comes with a full set of nozzles and 1 litre of MEK with latest torch and new flexible hoses. Selling price due to

Enamelled Designs For Sale

I would like to offer my enamelled designs for sale to the trade. They are inspired by the colours and rivulets of the north Kent coast, where the beach huts and river craft of the Thames estuary / Medway basin come together. The vitreous enamel is built up layer by layer developing the rich depth of colour required. Please contact Keith Reffell: 07522 566360

For Sale 6 Portfolio Cases

For Sale 6 Portfolio Cases 1 X A1 Portfolio - £18 1 X A2 Grey Porfolio - Brand 'Mop' -  £12 1 X A3 Portfolio - Brand 'Mapac' -  £10 1 X A3 Portfolio - £10 1 X A3 Portfolio - Brand 'Mapal' - £10 1 X A4 Portfolio - Brand 'Sandstrom  - £5 Can Be Purchased Individually Or All 6 For £50 All can be collected from Hackney, E8, London. Contact:  Hello@ellismhairicameron.com

Various Jewellery Machinery For Sale

Various Jewellery Machinery For Sale KWS German Vacuum Invest Machine Mixer Second hand Mixer for lost wax casting   Has vibrator which reduces air bubbles which improves production finishing times.  6 pouring valves for 6 flasks. Capacity suitable for 5 x 8" x 4" Vacuum flasks. The vacuum pump has been sold and is not included. Cost £1800.00 Or nearest offer  Location Kirkwall, Scotland. Requires collection.  07900153331  Mr.shawn.tait@gmail.com VT1 Dreher Tumble Polishing Machine/ Deburring with three barrels For deburring & burnishing silver & gold. Cost £1800.00 Or nearest offer   Location Kirkwall, Scotland requires collection. 07900153331 Mr.shawn.tait@gmail.com VT2 Dreher German Tumble polishing machine/ Deburrer with three barrels For

Retirement Tool Sale

Retirement Tool Sale Brook Crompton Parkinson Motor 220/240 V In excellent condition, just need spindels £190   Heart Collet Bought in France In excellent condition £70   Record  74 Table Vice 4" In excellent condition and can be angled £90   Solid Mahogany Workbench Handmade 6' long with back slot for small tools to rest £600 Available end July   Variety of Mandrels Square Square rounded edges Square bevelled edge Hexagonal, octagonal Round with groove and measurements Large oval Small oval Small square rounded edge Plus two smaller rounds  From £20-70   2x Ikea Display Cabinets With two glass shelves

Mettler Toledo CB203 Scales For Sale

Mettler Toledo CB203 Scales For Sale Excellent working condition, weighs carat and gram weight.  £600.00 ONO Collection from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.  Contact Emma 07791739042  harewoodemma@gmail.com

Solidscape Pro For Sale In Great Condition

Solidscape Pro For Sale In Great Condition Solidscape Pro For Sale In Great Condition Machine is working perfectly. Prints beautifully. Only 4,500 hours. 3 Building Plates, Waxes, Hot Plate, De-wax machine and many more extras. Still 6 months left on the Solidscape service contract. £13,500 plus vat or near offer. Please contact Gala Creations on 02074904881 or sales@galacreations.com for more details.

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Workshop and House For Sale in South Norfolk

Workshop and House For Sale in South Norfolk Detatched 5 bed house with workshops in semi-rural well serviced village location. House - Five bedrooms… scope for many different options. Workshops - One large workshop, additional small outbuildings, large bright studio room. Location - Norwich, Cambridge. Small village with school, shops, surgery. Transport - Excellent links to London (1hr 30 mins),  Price £445,000 Contact TW Gaze Estate Agents, Diss Sales: 01371 507012 Ref. 17783/MS View more details on Right Move www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-69308431.html

Crafting Business Seminar

Crafting EuropeSeminar - Crafts Council The project partners of the Creative Europe project ‘Crafting Europe’, are delighted to announce our first ‘Crafting Business Seminar’. Crafting Business is a professional practice training programme that was organised and delivered in 2020. This programme aimed to share expertise and knowledge to support the business development of newcomers to the industry in nine European countries including the UK.  Join us on the 22nd and 23rd February 2021, 10am-12.50pm (GMT/Ireland/UK/Portugal) to find out more about the Crafting Business programme and to hear from the participants and tutors involved about their experiences.     Please  follow this

Rural Business Awards 2017

Call for Applications: All rurally-based creators, designers and media experts Rural Business Awards 2017 Rurally-based creative and media companies from across Britain are being invited to get their entries in for an awards scheme designed specifically for the countryside sector. Now in their third year, the Rural Business Awards (RBAs) are the only UK-wide business awards for rural enterprises. They are sponsored by Janine Edwards Wealth Management Ltd, Principal Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, and operate in partnership with the CLA. The RBAs are split into 13 categories including Best Rural Creative or Media based Business – along

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. In 2016 Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday, December 3rd. smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com

Jewellery Showcase - Oak Cabinets For Sale

Jewellery Showcase Cabinets For Sale 5 hand made oak Wall mounted ‘jewellery’ display cabinets for sale measuring 40 inches H x 15.5 D x 28 W These cabinets come with light fittings which are lit from above and are attached using mirror plates Lockable side doors with brass details 3 panels of glass framed in solid handmade oak 3 x stand alone, handmade pine ‘jewellery’ display cabinets 183cm H x 66cm W x 66cm D. Glass showcase cabinet section measures 66x66x48cm These cabinests also have storage cupboards at the bottom They come with light fittings and lockable doors. More pictures

Rolling Mills For Sale - Kendal, Cumbria

Rolling Mills For Sale Selling due to relocation to workshop that already has a pair. Dimensions Hight 41cm, width 27cm (including cogs), depth 22cm, flat roller width 10cm, 14 graduating wire grooves.  Price £375 o.n.o Location Kendal, Cumbria LA9  Please contact me if you are interested and have anymore questions.  Contact Lucy on 07824565313 lucy@goldfinchjewellery.co.uk  

Freehold Workshop in Tulse Hill for Sale

Freehold Workshop in Tulse Hill for Sale A workshop building within Parade Mews is getting sold and I wondered if there might be interest from one of the makers for this. Considering shortages of spaces like this within London this might be a great opportunity for somebody. The space is a freehold building  with a concrete slab and concrete walls, bit like a prefab. It has water and electricity (shared) at the moment and it measures about 34 square meter. About 4.7 meter by 7.3 meter space. The roof is an eternit one with a couple of translucent windows. There

Brand New Jewellery Benches for Sale

Brand New Jewellery Benches for Sale Four brand new jewellery benches made of plywood doubled and glued together Front wall benches 4035 X 80 X 36   Right hand bench 1005x80x36 Wall frame and legs all included Price £200.00 but need to take them off and collect. Location: Baldwin’s Gardens, Hatton Garden, London. Contact Artur Toska toskaartur@gmail.com 07455019576

Beautiful Handmade Jewellery Bench For Sale

Beautiful Handmade Jewellery Bench For Sale Affordable and robust workbench Oak top with Redwood timber legs Solid and Sturdy 2 shelves for tools Top can be taken off for transportation Dimensions 1m x 62cm, round cutout 31cm radius, height 1 meter (Lamp attachment and equipment not included) Cost £250 Location Pick-up in London N5 (nearest station Canonbury) Contact laura@thewanderingcastle.com

Rural Business Awards

Call for Applications: The Rural Business Awards  The Rural Business Awards are going regional for 2018 Having engaged with businesses now for three years, The Rural Business Awards have a good understanding of the remit and markets in which many of you operate. We have taken the decision that 2018 will see us take our Awards Regional. We will be running events in the North, East, Midlands, South East, South West and Wales. Our regional winners will be announced at six ceremonies around the country throughout October 2018. Amazon will be the headline supporter of this year’s awards, with entries now

Business Growth Programme 2017

The Goldsmiths' Centre has launched a new Business Growth Programme which will bring together ten entrepreneurs who share ambition to transform their businesses.  Are you an entrepreneur with the aspiration to grow a leading business in your sector? The Goldsmiths' Centre is looking for some of the most creative and talented members in the UK with the potential and drive to become game-changes in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied industries. The Business Growth Programme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, generously funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, will bring you together with nine other dynamic entrepreneurs in the industry for a 6 module

Mircoplate Electroplating Module For Sale

Mircoplate Electroplating Module Only been used a few times - in great condition - will clean the whole thing ready to be picked up.  £750 Contact Zoe 07764944823 zoe@zmorton.com

Classifieds - Secondhand Tools For Sale

Sometimes, the essentials are hard to come by. Our classifieds listings could have just what you’re after, but be careful: we haven’t checked everything that’s on offer. 

Camden Pop-Up Business School - Small Business Resilience course

Camden Pop-Up Business School - Small Business Resilience course We’ve partnered with the popular PopUp Business School to help business in Camden become more resilient and build their online presence, if you’re a Camden business who would like to access the free training – sign up today. Day 1 - Hose to make your business resilience (AM) and Protecting your business (PM) Day 2 - Building your online presence (AM) and How to win at social media (PM) Day 3 - The sales mindset (AM) and Find supporters, Not Customers (PM) To view the overview of the training programme,  click

Luxury Jewellery Display Items For Sale

Luxury Jewellery Display Items For Sale Luxury Jewellery Display in excellent condition, many of them haven’t been used and still in their original packaging. X large white busts with earrings holders: Dimensions: 37cm H x 27cm W.  Price: £11 each Medium white bust with earrings holders: Dimensions: 24 cm H x 24cm W. Price: £9 each Medium white busts without earrings holders: Dimensions: 34cm H x 20cm W. Price: £8 each Wall stand white bust: Dimensions: 32cm H x 19cm W. Price: £12 Ring holders Set: Dimensions: 12cm L x 16cm W. Price: £9.5 each Earrings Display (24 earrings pockets):

Support For Starting A Business

The Princes Trust work with 18 to 30-year-olds to turn big ideas into a business reality through their Enterprise programme. From training and mentoring support to funding and resources, they will be  with you every step of the way. Eligibility If you’re 18 to 30, living in the UK and unemployed, or working fewer than 16 hours a week, and have a business idea or some ideas to explore, the Enterprise Programme could be for you. Getting Started Kicking off with a free information session in your local area, The Princes Trust will tell you how they can support you

Display Case / Showcase for Sale – London N10

Display Case / Showcase for Sale – London N10 Much loved custom display case for sale, comes flat pack. Would be best suited in a studio space or shop as parts are heavy. Used for fairs and events, but sadly nowhere to store it now. Easy to assemble with an Allen key.  Solid oak corners and legs, oak veneer front panel and white sides and shelves. A few chips in top shelf which could be filled easily, and easily customisable with vinyl logo etc. Glass is toughened and if used in permanent setting, could be siliconed in place. When assembled: 

Jewellery Workshop / Van for Sale: £4500 ono

Jewellery Workshop / Van for Sale: £4500 ono This is a repost of an earlier ad. The van has been sitting idle for a while and has suffered slight damage to the paintwork on the bonnet from sitting under a tree, hence the reduced price. I can send photos as requested. I now have nowhere to keep this beast, and so am open to all offers, with priority to a speedy sale! The Van A unique purpose-built vehicle. The van is a 2005 Renault Master, originally converted into a horsebox. This means it has: a sturdy weight-bearing floor (used to

Facebook Small Business Grants Programme

Facebook small business grants programme Facebook are offering £1,929 in cash grants and £1,157 in ad credits to help during this challenging time. To be eligible to apply, you must: Be a for-profit business Have between 2 and 50 employees Have been in business for over a year Have experienced challenges from COVID-19 Be in or near a location where Facebook operates For more information: apply-aims-grants.com Terms and Conditions: apply-aims-grants.com/aims/

What Are Your Creative Business Needs?

Call For Makers: What Are Your Creative Business Needs? We run an extensive nationwide programme ofprofessional workshops, 1:1 advice sessions and a biennial conference. These cover all aspects of creative businesses including marketing, branding, social media, funding, pricing, residencies, working with galleries, business planning and more. Help us help you by completing our maker survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk , telling us what your business needs are, what methods best suit you and what you'd like to know more about. First twenty completed surveys will be entitled to a complimentary ticket to Collect: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects at the Saatchi

Microplating Unit for sale, Exeter £450 ONO

Microplating Unit for sale, Exeter £450 ONO Microplating Unit  electroplating precious metals such as Gold, Rhodium, Silver and Copper. Currently being used for gold plating. Cost: £450 If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email to contact us. Collection from Exeter. Contact erin@erincox.co.uk [Text describing the ad]

Buko Stone Setting and Drilling Machine For Sale

For Sale: Buko Stone Setting And Drilling Machine Buko Stone Setting Machine Buko Milling and Drilling Unit Set single stones or channel setting with ease with this all in one combo. All in one unit, you can use the drilling / milling machine to cut out the shape and size of the stones your setting, then once milled out they can be easily set whilst using the setting machine. Various chucks and punches to fit all kinds of sizes of rings, Different Shapes of rollers to match a vary of different styles of ring, Max Bar 8 Single faze Cost

Creative Business Workshops, Crafts Council

Three workshops coming up this November to support your creative business development.  The Crafts Council recognise the need for artists, makers and designers to be supported throughout their career whether just starting out or as an established international artist.  These accessible, enjoyable, and informative workshops offer the right mix of key experts and experienced makers offering advice to help you establish and sustain a creative business or realise ambitious projects. Tickets Costs start at just £20 and are based at different regions across the UK.  Dates: Dates this November 3rd in Sunderland 16th in London and 21st in Leicester To

Jet Business Network Congress 2017

How do you unlock the value of staff? No business should be an island when we can share experiences to enable us to be more successful. This year’s National Association of Jewellers' Jet Business Network Congress looks at how to unlock the value of your staff. Consisting of, shaping a company’s culture to foster an engaged workforce, coaching and rewarding staff and managing inconsistent performance. The congress attracts NAJ members from all over the UK, and is open to non-members for the first time this year.  This year 6 key speakers have been handpicked to share their experiences and methodologies.

Small Business Leadership Programme and Peer Networks

Small Business Support Schemes: Small Business Leadership Programme and Peer Networks The Small Business Leadership Programme and Peer Network scheme aim to enhance resilience and recovery from the impact of COVID-19, and enable SMEs to develop their potential for future growth and productivity. These complementary initiatives are designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in England improve their leadership skills and enable learning with peers. The 2 schemes represent a £20 million investment by BEIS. Small Business Leadership Programme The Small Business Leadership Programme is a fully-funded programme delivered by a consortium of leading university business schools. You will

New Business Support Service - Winchester Businesses

Winchester City Council is working with Enterprise First to introduce a business support service for businesses located in the Winchester District.  The service will provide one to one business advice, training, networking and mentoring. The business support service offers help with writing business plans, securing funding or advice regarding expansion.  Funded by Winchester City Council the free service aims to remove the barriers that stop people from starting and growing a business in the District.  Networking Businesses who are you are keen to meet with like minded business owners to share and support the local area are invited to come

Heavy Duty Beech Ply Jewellers Workbench For Sale

Heavy Duty Beech Ply Jewellers Workbench For Sale Second hand high quality heavy duty jewellers workbench with integrated shelf Constructed of a 40mm thick premium beech ply top, 14mm beech ply back and shelf and solid beech legs. The bench has served me well since 2007, but my practice has moved further and further away from jewellery so I think it's time for the bench to be used to its full potential again. I have also currently moved studios and unfortunately I no longer have space for the bench.  Full dimensions H1240 x W1250 x D634mm Bench table surface with cut out 1210x620mm  Bench

Nine Top Quality Jewellery Display Units For Sale

New cost of all these units would be over £10,000 NOW REDUCED TO £1,950 FOR QUICK SALE   3 x ½ Metre Tower Cabinets All come with glass tops as shown on middle cabinet but are in two parts for easy moving Width: 755mm Depth: 645mm Height: 2210mm Shelf Height: 555mm Display Height: 500mm Shelf Depth: 554mm Display Depth: 500mm Shelf Width: 610mm | Display Width: 500mm 2 x Counter Units Width: 1000mm Depth: 500mm Height: 1213mm Display Width: 866mm Display Height: 500mm Display Depth: 500mm 1 x L Shape Unit with iPad Stand 3 x Base Units 1 x

COVID-19 Business Support

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COVID-19 Business Support

We've compiled a round up of the most up to date Information for jewellery businesses... we hope its useful. Updated: 24 July 2020   Chancellor announces measures for economy in support package Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a number of measures – including paying £1,000 to employers for each employee they bring back from furlough - to aid the UK’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The measures announced by the Chancellor today include: A jobs retention bonus of £1,000, per employer, for businesses bringing back employees from furlough and continuously employing them from November until January

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Federation of Small Businesses Small Business Awards

Call for Entries: Federation of Small Businesses Small Business Awards  The awards showcase the best small businesses from the length and breadth of the UK, offering national recognition for those who have made the biggest impression over the last 12 months. Expert smaller business judges will select category winners in 12 areas across the UK. Winning an FSB Celebrating Small Business Award is a great way to showcase your business achievements and celebrate your business hard work, brilliance and innovation within your own geographical area as well as having the opportunity to win a national award. Awards Ceremony The grand

Business Coach (Maternity Cover), Cockpit Arts

Business Coach (Maternity cover) £35,000 - 37,000 per annum pro rata (£14,000 – 14,800 for two days per week) Are you • An experienced business coach and trainer? • Someone who enjoys coaching their clients to realise their potential? • Excited by the chance to work with makers, designers, and craft-based micro businesses? Cockpit Arts is hiring a creative business coach and trainer to join our Business Incubation Team. The role will deliver one-to-one coaching to craft and design businesses, principally individual practitioners and sole traders, based both at Cockpit’s studios and outside. The coach will also support delivery of

The Goldsmiths’ Centre Launches New Business Growth Programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre launched a new Business Growth Programme, designed to offer business skills short courses and inspirational talks tailored to the fine jewellery and contemporary silversmithing sectors, earlier this month. Led by experts and industry practitioners, this programme aims to provide ambitious entrepreneurs with the tools to confidently craft their business skills and spearhead a step-change in their practice. From prestigious business incubation programmes for emerging makers, such as the Getting Started and Setting Out courses, to one-day intensive short courses for more established businesses, and a successful leadership pilot programme started in 2017, the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London

Final Call: Business Incubation Programme Setting Out

Final Call: Business Incubation Programme Setting Out  Emerging jewellery and silversmithing businesses hoping to transition from the bench to running a successful creative business have until Friday 7 July 2017 to apply for Setting Out 2017 at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. Now in its 5th year, the intensive year-long business incubation course Setting Out 2017 is open to 8 talented emerging jewellery, silvermithing and allied trade businesses. A dedicated team of specialists focus on equipping exceptional talent with business, design and production development skills. As a member of the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s vibrant and diverse community, participants gain access to shared studio

Contemporary British Silversmiths shine at Bonhams Decorative Art Sale

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ were offered at Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September. The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marked the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and featured number of pieces including: Animus , a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin Grey. In

Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale to feature V&A Silver Speaks exhibits

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ will be offered at the Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September.  The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marks the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and will feature number of pieces including: Animus, a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin

How Do I Finance My Creative Business?

Pricing, costs and business plan: How do I finance my creative business?  Crafts Council Are you looking for advice on how to manage your finances? How to price your work? Looking for expertise on how to manage your cash flow finances or set up a budget? Looking for knowledge and support in seeking income for a project?  Why should you attend?  Find out about how to manage your finances for your creative practice  Find out about funding options for your business whether you are a start up or more established  Find out the top tips from experienced makers on costing

Amazon Backs 2017 Rural Business Awards

The  Rural Business Awards  have  announced that Amazon will join the CLA as a supporter of this year’s awards, with entries now open through 30 th  June 2017. Entering its third year, the Rural Business Awards is the only UK-wide programme dedicated to showcasing the success of rural businesses – a segment which employs in excess of 3.4 million people in over 600,000 businesses. “We’re incredibly proud that the Rural Business Awards have reached such a great scale, three years from inception, and to have Amazon on board in addition to our long-standing partner, the CLA, is testament to this

Business Units Available, The Civic – Barnsley, Yorkshire

The Civic is currently home to a number of arts companies, creative businesses and the Barnsley Music Service. Two of our studio spaces have recently become available. Both studios are available for immediate tenancy. If you are a creative business or arts organisation, get in touch for further details and the opportunity to arrange a viewing. Contact Helen Ball admin@barnsleycivic.co.uk For more information www.barnsleycivic.co.uk/space/business-units-available

Lily Blanche wins Business Women Scotland Award

Stirling-based jewellery company Wow (Scotland) Ltd has triumphed in the main Scottish awards for female entrepreneurs. The company, which trades under the name Lily Blanche, won the award for best use of social media in the BWSWES Awards run jointly by Business Women Scotland and Women’s Enterprise Scotland. Founder Gillian Crawford was presented with the award by the Financial Times’ Miss Moneypenny and Dean of the Edinburgh Business School, Professor Heather McGregor. The company won the award for its Facebook campaign Lin’s Locket, which promoted the Lily Blanche Memory Keeper Locket. This innovative locket opens to reveal six secret photographs

Business Growth: How To Sell Your Work

Business Growth: How To Sell Your Work The Goldsmiths' Centre  Your hand-crafted jewellery collection or silversmithing work is ready to sell. Now you are looking to approach a selling event, shops, boutiques and galleries to earn good-sized sales. This can seem like a daunting proposition, so where do you begin? Rebecca Hossain, pictured, former Head of Retail for the Design Museum, will explain how to get your foot in the door and empower you to present yourself and your work confidently to selling event organisers, buyers and wholesalers. This business growth workshop is specifically tailored to jewellers and silversmiths; and

Nicholas Wylde celebrates 30 years of business in 2017

To celebrate 30 years of business in 2017, South West Jeweller Nicholas Wylde will hold a year-long programme of special events, promotions and exciting ways to mark this red-letter event.  From the company's beginnings in Bath in 1987, founder Nicholas prides himself on always being at the forefront of innovations to ensure that the business is constantly moving forward. For Nicholas Wylde jewellery 2017 will mark the advent of the ‘Wylde Effect’, a celebraration of a 30 year anniversary. A Year of Promotional Events In launching their year of anniversary promotions, the comapny is holding a special competition from January 16  –

Do you need administrative support for your business?

My name is Anna and I offer a range of services to support independent jewellers and other small business owners in creative fields. I currently work part time for a jewellery gallery and can provide administrative services including creating book-keeping spreadsheets, building stock and customer databases, and setting up social media accounts and websites. I am also highly experienced in Excel and can provide training services for all level of proficiency. If you would like support with your business please get in touch. Anna Moorhead anna@annamoorhead.com www.annamoorhead.com

London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator

Call for Applications: London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator The Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. The programme will run on 22nd and 23rd May with a 1-2-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All businesses must have been operating for

Online boutique offers up animal themed jewellery sale

An extravagant lion pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1970s, a rare 1950s mouse brooch or a pair of Edwardian bird earrings: for the first time, Collector Square features more than 30 bestiary pieces of jewellery, some signed, in an exceptional sale opening on 14 June. The animal kingdom provides the worlds of art and jewellery with an endless source of inspiration. A pretext for all sorts of eccentricities, this imagery gives full rein to craftsmanship and creativity, posing technical and artistic challenges to jewellers as they expertly reproduce the engraved coats, tapered plumage and shimmering colours of

Balco Polimax II Polisher & Extractor TP794 For Sale

Balco Polimax II Polisher & Extractor TP794 Balco Polishing Motor and Extractor Used but in perfect working order No lights £1400 now selling at Walsh's for £3700. Collection only.  Location: Glasgow, Scotland Contact:  mermanconcepts@gmail.com

Schmuckmuseum’s 2019 wall calendar goes on sale

The photographer ISA Planck has taken a selection of historical gems from the collection of the Jewellery Museum Pforzheim and placed them on today's people, in everyday attire. A selection of these images is now available as a wall calendar for 2019. With their recordings, Planck explores the effect of the individual gems on people of modern multicultural society - completely free of the conventions that were associated with the wearing of historical jewellery. It is striking how sovereign and of course the gems come into their own. Their strong aura enchanted both the people with whom they were allowed

Primrose Hill Designer Sale - London NW3

This is the ever popular annual event at St Mary’s, where you can come along to browse a great selection of quality fashion and gift items. Grab a last min gifts for christmas or just treat yourself! We also set up a fantastic cafe where you can have lunch, cake, hot drinks and even a glass of mulled wine. The fair is open to the public from 10am all day until 6pm. All proceeds from the cafe and 15% of the stall holders profits go towards St Mary’s community projects, such as Youthwork and homeless shelter Ceramics, glass, stationary, wonderful

Vanilla Ink: Business INKubator Programme

Call for Applications: Vanilla Ink INKubator Programme Vanilla Ink is Scotland’s unique jewellery school, offering Jewellers and Silversmiths in the early stages of their career a professional development INKubator. The Vanilla Ink INKubator is looking for it's next round of ' Inkers ' to immerse themselves in their 9 month professional development programme. Open to Jewellers and Silversmiths taught at any level and within their first 3 years of setting up.  Immersed in a 9 month programme, the Vanilla Inkers are encouraged and supported while developing their craft practice. Content includes: Monthly professional development sessions with industry innovators, you are

Small Business Saturday Businesses Invited to 10 Downing St.

A small jewellery business from Penarth was chosen to be among 100 selected businesses from around the country invited to Downing Street on this week to attend a reception to mark the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday 3 rd  December. Anne Morgan, owner of Anne Morgan Jewellery, a gallery that specialises in selling handmade jewellery by 30 jewellery designer makers as well as her own work, joined other small business owners at a reception at No.10 Downing Street attended by the Small Business Minister Margot James. Prime Minister Theresa May said about the initiative, “Small Business Saturday

The Business of Jewellery with Alex Monroe and Jos Skeates Talk, Sarabande Foundation

The Business of Jewellery with Alex Monroe and Jos Skeates Sarabande Foundation, London 12 November 2019 Running a business can be hard, and finding the information you need can be even harder. For our Jewellery series we welcome Alex Monroe and Jos Skeates to explore the business of jewellery, with a crucial focus in managing a small business, production and how to scale production. With over 20 years of experience within the business of jewellery, and seeking out the best amongst emerging British and international jewellery brands, Jos Skeates of boutique store ECOne Jewellery has developed an excellent view of

Government extends support to stop business evictions this year

Commercial tenants will be protected from the risk of eviction until the end of 2020 helping businesses to protect jobs. The government has extended support to prevent business evictions until the end of 2020 This move will help businesses over the coming months and protect people’s jobs This is an addition to the £160 billion package of support available for businesses during the pandemic Businesses will be protected from the threat of eviction until the end of year, providing commercial tenants with greater security and protecting vital jobs, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (16 September 2020). Today’s measures

Cooksongold Wins at the Birmingham Post Business Awards

Cooksongold, the UK largest jewellery making supplier and supplier of precious metals, picked up the award for Excellence in Science and Technology at the Birmingham Post Business Awards 2016 for its Direct Precious Metal 3D Printing technology. The awards, which aim to celebrate success, recognise achievement and highlight the innovative people and companies within Birmingham, took place at the ICC Birmingham. The award is a recognition of Cooksongolds pioneering work to drive the jewellery industry forward. Discussing the award win, Richard Oldroyd, Managing Director, said: “The Cooksongold team have worked extremely hard to bring the Precious M 080 technology to

South Coast Watch Business Appoint 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

Appointment: Edward Johnson Joins The Responsible Jewellery Council As Director Of Business Development

Edward Johnson joins the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as Director of Business Development to expand its expertise and drive growth for the organisation, strengthening its influence and reputation across the jewellery industry. Edward joins the team at the RJC from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) where he worked to establish GIA’s presence in the UK and further expand it across Europe from 2015 as Director of Business Development. He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his new role at the RJC. Prior to his time with GIA, Edward, a Graduate Gemologist, ran an independent jewellery appraisal company

Better Business Group Seek New Steering Group Members

National Association of Jewellers' Better Business Group Seek New Steering Group Members The Better Business group is a new steering group that sits under the umbrella of the National Association of Jewellers National Committee, made up of a group of carefully selected volunteers that are experts in their relevant fields. About the Committee Its aim is to empower NAJ members, to operate Better Businesses, in line with the NAJ’s three core values of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Focusing primarily on smaller businesses who sometimes lack the necessary time, resources or expertise, the group is going to create a series of

Supreme Court judgment in FCA’s business interruption insurance test case

The Supreme Court has today delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s ( FCA )’s business interruption insurance test case.  The Supreme Court has substantially allowed the  FCA’s  appeal on behalf of policyholders. This completes the legal process for impacted policies and means that many thousands of policyholders will now have their claims for  coronavirus -related business interruption losses paid.  Sheldon Mills, Executive Director, Consumers and Competition at the  FCA , commented: 'Coronavirus  is causing substantial loss and distress to businesses and many are under immense financial strain to stay afloat. This test case involved complex legal issues. Our aim

Surface Design Show 2017, Business Design Centre, London

Returning to London's Business Design Centre in February 2017, Surface Design Show will connect an audience of architects, specifiers and designers with the next generation of innovative and exciting materials. Taking place 7 - 9 February, the 2017 edition will help you to find distinctive, new surface solutions, materials and products from over 170 exhibitors. Dates: 7 - 9 February 2017 Open: Tuesday 7 Feb 18.00–21.00 Wednesday 8 Feb 11.00–21.00  (plus PechaKucha 18.00-21.00) Thursday 9 Feb 11.00–17.00 (plus Surface Design Awards 13.00-14.30) Venue:  Business Design Centre Ltd,, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH www.surfacedesignshow.com

COVID-19 Business Support - Additional Funding Sources

We've compiled a round up of the most up to date Information for jewellery businesses... we hope its useful. Updated: 19 June 2020 Chancellor announces measures for economy in support package Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a number of measures – including paying £1,000 to employers for each employee they bring back from furlough - to aid the UK’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The measures announced by the Chancellor today include: A jobs retention bonus of £1,000, per employer, for businesses bringing back employees from furlough and continuously employing them from November until January VAT

London Fashion Week September 2016 Is Open For Business

London Fashion Week (LFW) September 2016 (16th – 20th September) will welcome over 5,000 guests from 58 countries showing that London and the UK is a major player on the global stage. The LFW schedule is as strong as ever. The 64th edition of LFW will feature 83 designers showcasing SS17 collections on the schedule and over 150 in the Designer Showrooms at Brewer Street Car Park. This season LFW welcomes back international brands MM6 and VERSUS. Sharon Wauchob will be joining the schedule for the first time and Huishan Zhang, Molly Goddard and Teatum Jones will all be showing

Freestanding Jewellery Display Led Light For Sale Second-Hand Set Of Six Lights + Two Battery Chargers

Freestanding Jewellery Display Led Light For Sale (Second-Hand) Set Of Six Lights + Two Battery Chargers Six Tsp1b Freestanding Battery Spotlights In Matt Black Steel These lights were used just twice and are good as new! Set of 6 lights + 2 battery chargers. The TSP1B will operate for up to 32 hours before recharge is required. Designed to illuminate products displayed on table top displays.  It incorporates a lithium ion battery and an independently adjustable spotlight.  The LED lamp emits very little heat so there is no risk to product or customers.  The base of the spotlight is weighted to

Watch owned by Andy Warhol, to go up for Sale at Christie's Auction, amongst other Rare Watches

Two-hundred-and-fifty-four rare watches will go up for auction at the Four Seasons des Bergues in Geneva next month. The auction is estimated to amount to around 12M CHF, which converts to just over £9M. The top lot of the sale, estimated to reach 1,ooo,oooCHF/76,5564GBP, is an exquisite pink-gold Rolex reference 6062 "Stelline triple calendar with moon-phase, with the sought-after star dial. Scholars estimate the number cased in pink gold to be around 50, with only 10 featuring the rare dial. Introduced at the Basel Fair in 1950, the reference 6062 is one of only two Rolex models from the period to

Vintage Garrard pieces, amongst others, to be auctioned at Chorley's Country House sale later this month

Established auction house, Chorley's, will be selling a significant collection of jewellery later this month; belonging to the late Mrs Rook.  Mrs Rook was married to Major Laurence Rook MC at the picturesque Manor Beverston Castle, which was once part of the great lordship Berkeley; taken from Roger de Berkeley by Henry I.  She was a long-standing client of the House of Garrard, the prestigious crown jewellers. The collection on sale features a number of pieces by the House, who also designed the Dutchess of Cambridge's engagement ring.  The prize piece amongst the beautiful collection is a magnificent Victorian diamond-set

Goldflair event announce exhibitor line-up as final tickets go on sale

With just over a month to go until Goldflair, which will take place in Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on Friday 23 November, the responsible jewellery event has announced the final line-up of six jewellers who will be exhibiting on the night. Six responsible jewellers who are licensees of Fairmined and/or Fairtrade will be displaying and selling their award-winning collections at the event. The jewellers taking part are Anuka Jewellery, April Doubleday, Ian Nicholson, Natalie Perry, Farah Qureshi and Karen Westland. Four responsible gem dealers will also be displaying their traceable collections of gemstones on the night. Hamilton & Inches craftsmen

Appointment: Ed Hole Promoted to New Business Manager at Weston Beamor

Weston Beamor are pleased to announce changes to its leadership team, with current Head of CAD Design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole promoted to the role of Business Manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Ed has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team in 2003 having recently graduated from Loughborough University with a BA (Hons) in Industrial Design and Technology. Ed instantly impressed both colleagues and clients with his personable approach, knowledge and passion. Commenting on the promotion, Managing Director, Andrew Morton, said: “I am really pleased with this

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

Pandora has recruited Geena Tok from Nike to head its business in China, where the Danish company has been challenged by a rise in sales on the grey market. Pandora has 200 stores and employs more than 1,400 people in China but has said it needs to counter China's grey market, where increasing numbers of jewellery pieces are imported from other markets and sold online. Last month Pandora, the world's largest jewellery maker by production volume, said it would lower retail prices in the country by an average of 15 percent. Chinese resident Tok joins Pandora next month, having spent

Ortwin Thyssen Master Jewellery Makers to celebrate the business’ 10-Year Anniversary

Autumn leaves, secret keepers, archaic forms and Princess Cuts… these are just a few clues to the very special jewellery pieces, crafted by the makers at Ortwin Thyssen Master Jewellery Makers to celebrate the business’ 10-Year Anniversary. Local business owner and passionate artisan jewellery maker Ortwin Thyssen is asking the public to participate in the judging of these pieces. “This competition was designed to encourage each team member to challenge themselves in their own jewellery design and making skills. The pieces are very different and showcase our range of traditional ‘at-the-bench’ jewellery making skills and the artistic creativity that we

Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016: Harriet Kelsall wins ‘Retail Businesswoman’ award

British jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall has won the ‘Retail Businesswoman’ award at the London regional finals of the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016. The regional heat took place on Friday at a celebration lunch at an exclusive London hotel, before an audience of senior and influential business leaders. Harriet Kelsall is one of the most respected bespoke jewellery designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today. She founded her business – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery - in 1998 and it is now recognised in the UK and across the world as a market leader in

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

Luxury Institute: The 7 Rules For Reinventing Your Luxury Business Model Post Pandemic

Citizens of the world have endured months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic experience. When we are past the worst of the crisis, we will not be the same, but we know from history that there will be many major opportunities for economic prosperity. How can luxury business leaders take creative, effective steps right now to shift the growth curve to a higher plane, with a steeper growth trajectory? To help brands achieve their well-intentioned purpose and values, here are seven rules from the Luxury Institute for reinventing the luxury business model for post pandemic success. Rule 1: From Disruption

Taxman issues warning after jeweller banned from running business

Company directors have been warned to keep detailed financial records after Gary Wright director of a watch and jewellery wholesaler AS Diamonds in Stevenage was banned from acting as a director for six years for failing to explain away irregular payments. Wright treated HMRC 'detrimentally', according to the Insolvency Service, by charging VAT on almost £500,000 worth of sales invoices but not filing any VAT returns or paying any VAT to HMRC. Although Wright did submit accounting records, they were considered 'inadequate' by the Insolvency Service who claimed they were unable to verify the purpose of payments made to himself

Irish goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly’s work go under the Sotheby’s hammer

For the first time in history an Irish high jewellery maker will showcase his works at auction in the US.  October 22nd sees the inclusion of Mayo based jewellery designer and goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly in Sotheby’s Important Jewels live auction in New York.  In the face of a global pandemic creating uncertainty with many small businesses who depend on international trade for expansion, the inclusion of two of Nigel O’Reilly’s pieces in the renowned auction house’s October sale marks a progressive step forward towards ‘the new normal’ for private business in Ireland.  Hailing from and working in Mayo, Nigel has

Are you making the most out of social media for your business? You could earn twice as much on the average order through Pinterest, over Facebook, new study suggests

Marketing yourself and your business can be tricky, and time consuming. The truth is no one knows your audience like you. However, if you're looking for new ways to shake up your strategy, a new study by Nosto may shed some light on new avenues for success.  The study uncovers the true value of Pinterest and Instagram, showing that whilst they may not provide volume in term of traffic (compared to the liked of Facebook), they might encourage customers to spend more per order. While they drive relatively small amounts of traffic, Pinterest and Instagram deliver the highest average order values

News Edit: 11 November 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Jewellery Designer And Celebrity Favourite Fernando Jorge Opens London Showroom Vogue: With his award-winning designs worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Emilia Clarke, Brazilian-born jewellery designer Fernando Jorge marks his first decade in London with an appointment-only showroom . www.vogue.co.uk Bejewelled £115,000 Rare Champagne Launched The Drinks Business: Piper-Heidsieck has launched a super rare edition of its prestige cuvée Rare adorned with hundreds of tiny diamonds, which has gone on sale at Harrods with a £115,000 price tag. www.thedrinksbusiness.com Removing items in ears and noses 'costs NHS £3m a

Multitherm Burnout Furnace

For Sale: Multitherm Burnout Furnace 230v Located in Birmingham For sale at £350 excluding carriage Contact Paul Platnauer 07785 223773

A Selection of Wax Injectors

For Sale: A Selection of Wax Injectors  £250.00 ex carriage Located in Birmingham Contact Paul Platnauer 07785 223773

3 Sets of Rolling Mills

For Sale: 3 Sets of Rolling Mills 2 sets of Italian made rolling mills for sale £225 per pair in full working condition and a smaller set together with patterned rollers £65. Will sell separately For collection in Hatton Garden. Contact me on 07949887144 or dia5@gavindias.com

O Tec Polishing Machines

For Sale: O Tec Polishing Machines  O Tec eco mini wet and dry polishers Good condition O Tec polishing machines for sale with all accessories needed to start using. Cost £850 Location 24 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters, London EN4 0DB Contact 02084496644 info@vjewellers.co.uk  

Lockable Jewellery Display Spinners & Soft Carry Cases

Lockable jewellery display spinners £25.00 for sale. Large soft carry cases £35.00 for sale. Dimensions for spinners - Height 55cm, Width 41cm Carry cases are - Length 53cm, Height 33cm, Width 25cm For further information or to arrange to view, please ask for Colin on 020 8579 0588. 

Franks Files: The Rich History of Magnificent Jewels

Frank Everett hits the books to reveal the exceptional provenance behind the highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale on 25 April in New York. With a history that includes two celebrated design houses and three incomparable women, the outstanding 34-carat Stotesbury Emerald leads the auction, reappearing for the first time since 1971, alongside intricate pieces by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Sotheby's Upcoming Magnificent Jewels Sale - Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald The 25 April Magnificent Jewels sale is a vibrant celebration perfect for springtime. Centering upon jewels with distinguished provenances, the sale is one that honors the most

Yasui Vacuum Wax Injector

For Sale: Yasui Vacuum Wax Injector Mark 2 4 available Cost £400.00 each Location Birmigham Contact Paul Platnauer 07785223773 pplatnauer@gmail.com

3 x Micro Welders

3 x Micro Welders For Sale Recently service and left unused. Cost £350 each Location 24 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters Road, London EN4 0 DB Contact 02084496644 info@vjewellers.co .uk

Aqua Flame Model 800

For Sale: Aqua Flame Model 800 Good Condition Aqua Flame model 800 with touch. Cost £600 Location 24 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters Road EN4 0DB Contact 02084496644 info@vjewellers.co.uk

Jewellery ex display items

Sale of jewellery ex display items: Busts, stands and fittings All proceeds go to charity. Pop into our shop - 98 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8NX Monday 4th February, 9.30am-5pm

Glass Cabinate

Glass Cabinate For Sale Glass cabinet with mirrored rear, four glass shelves and light. £90.00 Collection from ML1 3UR Contact Jacqui Dane jaxd01@hotmail.com

Genie + plus EDM Spark Eroder

For Sale: Spark Eroder Genie + plus EDM Spark Eroder Spark Eroder £250.00 ex carriage Located in Birmingham Contact Paul Platnauer 07785 223773

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Flypresses nos 1 & 2

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Flypresses nos 1 & 2 £50 each They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Drawbench

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Drawbench  £120.00 They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Oxygen / Gas Torches

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Oxygen / gas torches £35.00 each. They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Seco Pendant Drills

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Seco pendant drills £80.00 each. They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Minature Saw Bench

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Minature saw bench £100.00 They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Small Stakes + Stake Horse

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Small stakes + stake horse £120.00 lot They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Large Stakes

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Large stakes £750.00 lot They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Bespoke Jewellery Furniture / Cabinets - Andover, Hampshire

Bespoke Jewellery Furniture / Cabinets - Andover, Hampshire We are selling the furniture / cabinets from our old shop in Andover. They were bespoke, made for us 11 years ago, made from American Black Walnut. Lighting fitted in each cabinet, with many of the fixtures having been upgraded to Parify Ltd LED lighting. Not pictured but also for sale: 2x window cabinets with underneath storage. NB. end counter not for sale. £3000 ono. Collection only from Andover, Hampshire. Please contact Amy amy@davidmellorjewellers.co.uk

Durston Mini Mills

Durston Mini Mills For Sale I have a set of Durston Mini Mills for sale. I have had them a few years and not used that much, so they are in good condition. They are the C80E model with d-shape rollers and square mills. They retail for £500- 580 and would like £300. Location and collection from Brighton. Contact Neill nrjewellery950@gmail.com

Herman Miller Desks x2

Herman Miller Desks x2 - Wood Laminate For Sale Wood laminate with grey metal legs for sale. Good condition. Dimensions Height 73.5cm H x 160cm W x 80cm D Approx. Can be dismantled flat for easy transportation Collection Collection from London SE1 until Tuesday 27 February, or after this date collection from Eastleigh, Hampshire. Price £100.00 each or £180.00 for both. Total giveaway!! Contact Paul on 020 8720 7287 or Paul.Waller@endjin.com

Draw Bench – Draw Horse & 2 x Draw Clamps

Draw Bench – Draw Horse & 2 x Draw Clamps For Sale Draw bench,  draw horse and 2 x draw clamps for sale. Location 16 Greville Street, Hatton Garden EC1N 8SQ – Collection only Price £500 or nearest offer Contact Scott Stevenson 020 7242 5775 info@dcjewellery.com

Opportunities

Taking a chance can be pivotal for increasing success. Here, you can browse opportunities to grow and strengthen your business.  

Opportunities - Commissions

Taking a chance can be pivotal for increasing success. Here, you can browse opportunities to grow and strengthen your business.  

Opportunities - Competitions

Taking a chance can be pivotal for increasing success. Here, you can browse opportunities to grow and strengthen your business.  

Opportunity - Competitions

Taking a chance can be pivotal for increasing success. Here, you can browse opportunities to grow and strengthen your business.  

Opportunities - Residencies

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#SmallBiz100 2020

Call for Applicaitons: #SmallBiz100 This year has been hugely challenging for many small businesses, so to support wonderful SMEs Small Business Saturday have announced that their #SmallBiz100 is back for the 8th year running. Are you a small business looking for a promotion boost, have you adapted and changed your business model or do you need help getting your business back on its feet?  Small Business Saturday are looking for 100 businesses from all industries and regions across the UK to take part. Applications are open to all UK smallbiz, even if you have had to close temporarily due to

Creative United

Free Business Support Programme Creative United Are you a Wandsworth based creative business, freelancer or artist in need of some business planning support? Creative United's latest programme, Re:Create 2021 is enrolling 50 artists, makers and creative businesses in the borough. As well as expanding your network, Re:Create2021 will provide free, specialist 1:1 support where you can expect to gain a better understanding of: Creating a business or marketing plan Setting business & professional goals Responding to these new & challenging times Sound like something you’d be interested in? Apply now! Deadline: 28th February www.creativeunited.org.uk

One Year In 2019 @ New Designers

Call for Applications: One Year In – Deadline 31 January One Year In, for talented designers launching new creative businesses Are you a new creative business? Need help kick starting your design practice? Apply for One Year In at New Designers 2019. One Year In presents the year’s most exciting design talent. The pre-show mentorship programme gets your business market-ready to exhibit at the New Designers exhibition. Expertly curated, you’ll receive the guidance and help to make your business a success. Pre-Show Mentorship Receive business advice and guidance to get you market-ready to exhibit. Exhibitors receive: Business and product development

Call for Applications: Hothouse - Crafts Council

Hothouse is the Crafts Council’s intensive programme of creative and business development for ambitious and talented emerging makers who have set up their creative practice or craft business in the last three years. Applications close on Monday 5 September 2016.  If you're an ambitious maker who has set up their creative practice or craft business in the last three years, ‪the Crafts Council's Hothouse could be for you. This creative practice and business development programme has transformed the careers of more than 200 emerging makers to date, helping them to establish a strong foundation for their business. Hothouse includes a

Various Tools and Equipment - Scotland

Various Tools and Equipment For Sale - Scotland Various Torch Parts Various torch parts (originally bought from Cooksons) Perfect working order, just surplus to requirements From £20-30 (will take offers!) X2 Solid Beech Benches For Sale x2 Solid beech benches for sale (originally bought from Walsh £650 and adapted with the drawer system) £350 each Polimax I Polisher & Extractor - TP793 Walsh Polishing Motor and extractor Used but in perfect working order £1200 - new £2315 plus vat (uplift only) Ring stretcher Ring stretcher £95 (originally bought from Cooksons) Location Registered Office Laigh Barrs, Main Road, Cardross, Argyll and

Rolling mills stand

For Sale: Rolling Mill Stand & Overhead Bench Lamps Rolling Mills Stand perfect working order £50 Three Overhead Bench Lamps £35 each Location: London, EC1N Contact Daniel 02074055217

Steel Table

Steel Table For Sale Stainless Steel Workbench. Jewellery workshop closed down and selling off all its tools and accessories. For more details about this item and many others please contact us Cost £250 Location London W7 3SA Contact sales@goldmajor.co.uk

Micro-Weld Gas Generator

For Sale: Micro-Weld Gas Generator Micro Weld gas generator. Jewellery workshop closed down and selling off all its tools and accessories. For more details about this item and many others please contact us Cost £400 Location London W7 3SA Contact sales@goldmajor.co.uk

Assorted Acrylic Jewellery Display

For Sale: Assorted Acrylic Jewellery Display Assorted Acrylic Jewellery Display Only used a couple of times at exhibition A selection of acrylic blocks, ring stands and earring stands Collection from Salisbury or can organise postage at an extra cost Location: Salisbury SP2 Price: £25  Contact: pinnjewellery@gmail.com

Jewellers Workbench - Liverpool

For Sale:  Jewellers Workbench Wooden jewellers workbench with tin and lemel collecting tray. Well used but well looked after. Dimensions: Height = 93cms Width = 88cms Depth = 64cms Tin = 56 x 30 cms Cost: £140 Location: Liverpool Contact: Helen helen.fordcarder@btinternet.com

Eitan Steam Cleaner

For Sale: Eitan Steam Cleaner 6LTR TS30 Fully working and in use at present, very good condition. Price New £1453 + VAT, only £450. Location Somerset / Dorset border Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available

Brand New Jewellery Trays

For Sale Brand New Jewellery Trays Brand new jewellery trays Blue and white Pink and white 23x20mm Approx quantity 300 For rings bracelet , earrings and pendants Price £3/tray Location Birmingham Contact Paul Platnauer 07785223773 pplatnauer@gmail.com

Puk3s Plus Micro Tig Welder

PUK 3S professional plus micro welder for sale It comes supplied with Mezzo microscope, welding hand piece, 10 electrodes, welding tweezers, clip and pliers argon gas regulator Price: £1750. I can fedex Contact Tim Lukes 07715106639

A Very Large Quantity of Kling Jewellery Trays

For Sale: A Very Large Quantity of Kling Jewellery Trays Available A very large quantity of kling jewellery trays available Pendants earrings rings bracelets and bangles Great quality and lightweight Price approx. £5.00/tray Location Birmingham Contact Paul Platnauer 07785223773 pplatnauer@gmail.com

Large Jewellery Extraction

Large Jewellery Extraction Unit For Sale Good condition and fully working, large phase 3 jewellery polishing extraction unit. Collection from Hatton Garden only. Cost £500 (Happy to negotiate) Location Hatton Garden EC1N Please call for further details. Contact 07875159686  

Workshop Tools and Equipment – Job Lot Silversmithing Hammers

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Silversmithing hammers + 2 pein hammers + bossing mallet £150.00 the lot. They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Bench Scriber Block

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Bench scriber block £20.00           They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Unimat Lathe + Tools

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Unimat lathe + tools £120.00       They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Bench Shear

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Bench shear £20.00         They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Large Leg Vice

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Large leg vice £80.00       They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Bench Guillotine

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Bench guillotine                £15.00  They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Pillar Drill

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Pillar drill £25.00                They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Lead Pickle Tank

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Lead pickle tank £100.00               They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Medium Leg Vice On Stand

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Medium leg vice on stand £80.00              They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Solidscape 3Z Pro Printer

Solidscape 3Z Pro Printer For Sale Solidscape 3Z Pro in good condition for sale.   14325 hours of use and recently serviced. It comes with a fairly new build plate, vacuum unit and post processing equipment such as hot plate and stirring bath. All you need to start printing with this unit. This printer has a high resolution printing (6 microns and upwards) and is ideal for producing very detailed wax pattern for investment casting in metal. Please contact us for any questions you may have.  Price £12,500, collection only Location South London, CR0 2BP Contact 0208 683 3331

Bambi Oil Free Ht24 Compressor

For Sale: Bambi Oil Free Ht24 Compressor - £360   18 months of light use with GRS system - has served me well and wouldn't be getting rid of it except that I have no space to store it whilst on maternity leave. It has a 24 litre capacity, ultra quiet at 53 dB, and dimensions of 53 x 40 x 40cm.  RRP is £660, but I will accept £360 (incl. VAT). Will consider offers for quick sale. Collection in person from Hatton Wall workshop. Call Anna on 07531282737 or email info@ampjewellery.com

News Edit: 10 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Ring bought at boot sale for £10 and kept in a box for 33 years is DIAMOND worth £740,000 The Sun: A cash-strapped mum paid £10 for a boot sale “glass” ring — but it was a £740,000 diamond. www.thesun.co.uk Chaumet's high-jewellery ode to Africa, with a little help from artist Evans Mbugua and his menagerie of bejewelled beasts The Telegraph: The elephant in the room when Chaumet presented its Trésors d’Afrique high-jewellery collection was not, in fact, in the room. www.telegraph.co.uk Piaget demonstrates its prowess with materials in high

Acrylic Display Items

For Sale: Acrylic Display Items 4 x ring cones 2 x rectangular blocks (3x27x12cm each) 11 x square mini blocks (5x5x2 each) 1 x rectangular block (11x9x3cm) 1 x square block (10x10x3cm) 5 x large square blocks (20x20x1cm each) These items were bought for £300 new, but as they are second hand with small marks and I want a quick sale I am asking only £50 for everything. These can be posted but they would be heavy to post, so additional cost would be applied. Available for pick up in Hackney, London. Contact: hello@ellismhairicameron.com

Jewellery Display Items

For Sale: Jewellery Display Items For sale: A set of clear (greenish tint) perspex display blocks. 4 large blocks approx. 48mm wide/deep by 100mm high. Ruler for scale for other items. 4 triangular necklace stands, 12 ring stands of various heights. 3 ‘smoky’ coloured stands also – same design but different hue. Cost £30 for the lot + postage (approx. £10 within mainland UK) or collection for free. Location Ditchling, East Sussex.  Contact Kat info@prudenandsmith.com

Jewellery Cabinets

Jewellery Cabinets for Sale 3 tier window pods for sale. Can be taken as a full set or individually. Each cabinet has 3 display cubes with the following dimensions: 1570mm overall H x 1200mm L x 400mm D 1 Large display cube has 4 LED lights, 2 on stalks to the front and 2 on stalks to the back. Measures 400mm H x 600mm L x 400mm D 2 Small display cubes have 2 LED lights to the front. These measure 400mm H x 450mm L x 400mm D Each pod has a toughened glass front with toughened glass door

Art & Antiques Fair Olympia 2017

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns for a 45th year -  Opening with an exclusive Preview day on Monday 26 June and closing on Sunday 2 July.  The Fair is expected to attract around 25,000 visitors with more than 55,000 pieces for sale.  Each object will be individually vetted by independent experts, providing peace of mind for any buyer – whether a first-time visitor or a regular returnee. Known for its diverse offering, the Fair features over 120 dealers, some of whom exclusively choose Olympia to display their pieces for sale in a  seven day only equivalent of a

One Year In at New Designers 2020

Call for Applications: One Year In at New Designers 2020 1 - 4 July 2020 Business Design Centre Islington, London One Year In, for talented designers launching new creative businesses. Are you a new creative business? Need help kick starting your design practice? Apply for One Year In at New Designers 2020. One Year In presents the year’s most exciting design talent. The pre-show mentorship programme gets your business market-ready to exhibit at the New Designers exhibition. Expertly curated, you’ll receive the guidance and help to make your business a success. One Year In showcases and celebrates design entrepreneurs who

Call for Applications: One Year On 2018

Call for Applications: One Year On 2018 One Year On for talented designers launching new creative businesses Are you a new creative business? Need help kick starting your design practice? Apply for One Year On at New Designers 2018. One Year On presents the year’s most exciting design talent. The pre-show mentorship programme gets your business market-ready to exhibit at the New Designers exhibition. Expertly curated by industry buyer, business-owner and designer Rheanna Lingham, you’ll receive the guidance and help to make your business a success. Application Deadline 31st January 2018 To Apply www.newdesigners.com/oneyearon2018

GIA Gemological Symposium

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will convene its sixth International Gemological Symposium in Carlsbad, California to feature science and business tracks; participation by Harvard Business School Focused on the theme “New Challenges. Creating Opportunities” the three-day event will offer insight into the latest gemological research including recent findings by GIA and other leading researchers. Professors from the Harvard Business School (HBS) will lead a track on business concepts and innovations, using the renowned case-study method employed in all HBS programs, including the annual GIA Global Leadership Program. The Symposium will also celebrate the centennial of Richard T. Liddicoat, the beloved

Call for Applications: Setting Out, The Goldsmtihs’ Centre - Clerkenwell

Are you a jewellery or silversmithing start-up within your first two years of business? Are you looking for guidance on how take the next steps in business? The intensive year-long Setting Out business incubation scheme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell is designed to boost your knowledge with support from expert tutors, business consultants and specialist speakers. As a member of the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s vibrant and diverse community, you and a small group of young goldsmithing businesses will have access to shared studio space, fully equipped workshops and tailored support to help you transition from a start-up into running a

Harriet Kelsall Awarded HSBC 'Retail Businesswoman of the Year'

This week jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall was awarded HSBC 'Retail Businesswoman of the Year' at the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016. Trailblazing and pioneering women from enterprise and business gathered at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds for the grand final to celebrate each other’s achievements in what is one of the country’s biggest ever searches for successful women in business. Harriet founded her business – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery - in 1998 and it is now recognised in the UK and across the world as a market leader in bespoke jewellery design, with over 20 national and

Hothouse 2020

Call for Applications: Hothouse 2020 Hothouse: Supporting new makers Hothouse is the Crafts Council’s programme of creative and business support. It’s for ambitious and talented new makers. Have you set up your craft business or practice in the last 4 years? Hothouse provides you with the tools to grow a sustainable and successful business when you need them most – at the start of your career. Applications close Monday 9 September 2019. For more information and to apply online visit: www.craftscouncil.org.uk/hothouse

Cockpit Arts London Creative Network

Call for Applications: The London Creative Network (LCN) Programme  The London Creative Network (LCN) Programme is Cockpit Arts' professional development programme designed to help craft makers in London to enhance their ability to advance their business. All makers who join our nine part workshop programme will be better equipped to: Develop strategic vision and identify goals and milestones, from the short to long term Plan for the business and practice, by articulating business values clearly Prepare to introduce new product ranges or services, or work in a new way Understand how to target audience and market, and effectively communicate to them

News Edit: 22nd November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Scottish jewellery to make exhibition appearance – Scottish Business News Deadline News: For the first ever time, work by six jewellery designers working in Scotland are to be included in this year’s New York City Jewellery Week (NYCJW). deadlinenews.co.uk Fenton: The independent jewellery company which planned for Brexit from the start Real Business: Real Business talks to Jerome Brustlein, COO of Fenton, about how the independent jewellery company is navigating Brexit for a smooth transition. realbusiness.co.uk 21 of the best jewellery gifts to buy this Christmas Stylist: Christmas

Getting Started 2021

Call for Applications: Getting Started 2021 Applications are now open for Getting Started 2021, the one-week free online introduction to business course Today the Goldsmiths’ Centre opens applications for Getting Started Online 2021, the one-week introduction to business course designed to support the most talented UK designers, designer makers and skilled craftspeople in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied industries. Celebrating 40 years, Getting Started Online 2021 is a free course, delivered for the first time completely virtually, and will provide up to 100 start-ups with the help to get practical guidance and advice on key aspects of getting their business

Make It

Call for Applications: Make It  Make It aims to support young makers based in London who are passionate about craft to build their own creative business. Applications are now open Make It  offers London-based makers aged 16-26 space and support to build their own craft-based business. Our two-year programme is designed to give you everything you need to start. Selected makers will get a free studio space at Cockpit Arts for 12 months, access to onsite workshops in business basics and one-to-one coaching. In the second year, we ask only for a small contribution of £20 a week. You’ll be

INKubator Programme 2020

Call for Applications: INKubator Programme February - October 2020 Glasgow, Scotland A nine month part-time programme to inspire you, transform your creative practice and kick-start your business. Maker led and maker designed with creativity at it's core.  A nine month part-time programme to inspire you, transform your creative practice and kick-start your business. Maker led and maker designed with creativity at it's core. The INKubator is Scotland’s unique Jewellery Business Programme, with the aim of developing emerging talent by providing a supportive and educational environment. A carefully interwoven set of activities, opportunities and a hive of support to generate maximum impact.

Hoffmann Group UK aims to double in size with customer-centric reorganisation

Hoffmann Group UK ,  Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), has transformed its national strategy in order to better serve its customers.  To provide its customer base with a more bespoke, effective service, the business is bolstering the number of experts available to advise and consult with clients. Specifically, the business is increasing technical expertise, introducing dedicated support for large national accounts and additional specialised resource to support services such as inventory management, calibration and repairs.  The reorganisation also sees Peter Borrowdale, who joined the business last year, being appointed as National Sales Manager. Hoffmann

Make It!

Call for Applications: Make It! Make It! offers three London-based makers aged 16-25 the space and support to build their own craft-based business. Selected makers will receive a studio space at Cockpit Arts; including access to onsite workshops in business basics, one-to-one coaching and be a part of a thriving creative community. Applications are open to makers who are currently unemployed or underemployed (working in a job that doesn’t use their craft skills). The two-year programme is designed to give you everything you need to start building your craft business. We’ve had 26 Makers successfully complete the programme since 2011

Cockpit Arts subsidised Studio Space Awards 2018

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Subsidised Workshop Space Awards Cockpit Arts are looking for talented makers to join the Cockpit Arts community.  They have four Awards currently open for application, comprising subsidised studio space and support for one year. The Cockpit Arts / Clear Insurance Award This Award which specifically aims to support professional makers who have been in business for less than three years and have aspirations to develop their craft business. The Cockpit Arts / The Clothworkers’ Foundation Awards Open to graduates within the last five years, these awards aim to assist weavers to set up in business. The

Start Up Loans of up to £25,000

Start Up Loans of up to £25,000 With Centa Business Services Do you have a business idea, but need funding and support to get it off the ground? Centa can help you kick-start your business, with access of up to £25,000 low-cost loan through the Start Up Loans scheme. How do I apply? Please  click here  and complete the form. Once submitted, providing you are eligible, one of the Centa team will send you the full application form and details of the next steps. In addition we require a copy of some documentation prior to awarding the loan, a list

Flourish Conference

Flourish: A Two Day Conference To Ignite Your Creative Business Ambitions The Talent Development team at Crafts Council brings you leading industry experts so you can share, debate and network; providing you with a vital set of action points and links that will cultivate and shape your creative practice. The event will ignite your creative ambitions by bringing together leading industry experts to help you start, build and sustain a successful business.  Topics will range from practical advice on finance and copyright laws to how you create a strong brand identity and build resilience into your business. The keynote address

Call For Fashion Authors, Instructors and Scholars

We’re looking for authors to write business case studies about the fashion, textiles and cosmetics industries for a forthcoming online educational resource. If you have an idea for a case study we would like to hear from you! We invite cases across a wide spectrum of topics relating to the business of fashion, from design to retailing and beyond. The online collection of cases will explore real-world business problems for a global readership of fashion students, including all levels of undergraduates. We are particularly interested in cases relevant to today’s global fashion industry – about fashion in all regions of

Survey Request: Your Training Needs, Crafts Council

Are you a maker wanting to develop your business and looking for specially tailored, industry-specific guidance? Having worked with artists and makers the Crafts Council understand that makers need access to affordable, informative, bite-size offers that fit with their busy schedules. Our tailored workshops bring together like-minded individuals, key industry experts and experienced makers, delivering informative advice that will inspire you to take the next step in your business development journey. To ensure that our offer continues to best serve makers' business development needs, we're asking that you take part in this short survey. Please complete by 15 December 2016.

Jeremy France Jewellers voted as Winchester's ‘Favourite Independent 2016'

Jeremy France Jewellers are on a winning streak, scooping yet another award for ‘Winchester’s Favourite Independent 2016’. Having recently won the award for ‘Independent Business of the Year 2016’ at the Winchester Business awards, the team were keen to maintain their title as Winchester’s favourite, especially as the award was dependent on votes made by the general public. Annually, July marks the month of Winchester’s ‘Festival of Independents’, which is organised by the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) as part of their ongoing project to support and celebrate all things independent in the city. Throughout the month, shoppers cast their

For x6 Ronis Metal 2 Tier Lockers

For Sale: Ronis Metal Lockers - x6 - 2 Tier- Green & Grey - Good Condition Metal lockers for sale. We're moving offices. The lockers are lightweight with green doors and grey body in good condition. Each locker unit consists of two tier lockers and key. Dimensions Height: 180cm Width: 30cm (x6 in a row 180cm) Depth: 45cm Double coat hooks inside each locker. Collection Available to view. Collection from London SE1 until Tuesday 27 February, or after this date collection from Eastleigh, Hampshire. Price £270.00 for x6 two tier units or £45 x1 two tier unit. Origional price £420.00.

Micro Plus Hi-Res, IBM T430 & Curing Equipment Lot

Micro Plus Hi-Res, IBM T430 & Curing Equipment for sale I am selling my 3D Printer, laptop and equipment because my workshop is closing at the end of this year. Everything has been well looked after and is in good working order, I have listed everything that is included in the sale below: Micro Plus Hi-Res IBM T430 (Magics, Perfactory, Micro Interface, Rhino and T-splines are installed) Approximately 250g of EC3000 Resin Incubator (For storing resin) Rotary Tumbler Small Oven (For drying models) UV Light Curing Chamber                             Cost £10,000.00 the lot Location 15 Bateman Street London W1D 3AQ Contact Telephone:

Market Entry Programme, Centre for Fashion Enterprise

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme, Centre for Fashion Enterprise Open to London-based Fashion, Jewellery, Accessory and FashTech SME’s, the Market Entry Programme empowers businesses with essential knowledge and tools to develop their business infrastructure and growth strategies, enabling them to support their creative abilities. What does it include? The fully subsidised 2-day business support programme delivered by industry experts will cover topics including: Business Planning Finance Accountancy Legal & IP Range planning Costing & pricing Production Sales strategies Digital, Marketing & PR A one-on-one exit diagnostic session will be available for each business completing the 2 days of support. Who can apply? All

Laser Welder, KS-LSW200

For Sale: Laser Welder, KS-LSW200 LASER WELDER, SHENZHEN KING SENT TECHNOLOFY CO. LTD. model KS-LSW200.  With cooling separate cooling unit. One ocular missing, not functioning at the moment and unclear what the precise problem is. Potentially good for a handy person, or spare parts. Collection in London, Hatton Garden only. Asking price GBP 1,000 or open for offers. Contact details: Antique Jewel and Gem Company  Tel +44(0)2078319185 antiquejewel@ymail.com

FREE Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course

FREE Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course Become an Ambassador for Fairtrade Gold and help make a difference to the lives of miners, their families and communities. The Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course is for jewellery brands, retailers and everybody involved in the manufacture and sale of gold jewellery, from the smallest designer to the largest chain on the high street. It will help you understand the benefits of Fairtrade Gold so that you can talk confidently to your customers. It is suitable for anyone working in the jewellery supply chain, with a particular focus on the retail environment. It is also

Microflame Gas Generator

Microflame Gas Generator For Sale The Micro Flame gas generating soldering unit is one of the best known and well respected pieces of equipment used in the jewellery trade. These soldering units use distilled water as a fuel and by a process of electrolysis, produce an oxygen / hydrogen gas. This gas then passes through a solution, to slow down its burning rate and then through a hose to the torch. Although to some this may sound sophisticated the Micro Flame is, in fact, delightfully simple and easy to use. The torch is light and designed for precision jewellery and

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s 22 & 23 November 2019 St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton 60 of the best makers in the country offer original work for sale including jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, wood, print, silversmithing, textiles, clothes, toys and more. Dates 22 & 23 November 2019 Open 10.30am – 5.30pm Venue St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton, BN1 4GP Tickets £5 on the door www.madebrighton.co.uk www.tuttonandyoung.co.uk

2 Ikea Display Cabinets

2 Ikea Display Cabinets For Sale 2 Ikea display cabinets £175.00 for both Converted to jewellery showcases 2 x glass shelves with 3 x intermal low voltage lamps on stainless steel tracks and 2 x downlighters in the top Breaks down flat to fit in an estate car 1760 high x 400 x 370 Very good condition, only used twice. Cost £175.00 for both Location Bristol BS48 Contact  philip@philipkydd.co.uk 01275 464030

2x Arizona Display Cases

2x Arizona Display Cases For Sale £350 each or nearest offer www.arizonacase.com Model 233 33" x 22" x 16" Weight 33Kg They come with strip lights, shelving and have heavy duty carrying cases as www.arizonacase.com marked B (BFC4). Please contact Kat on info@prudenandsmith.com or 01273 846338

Dudley Harlech Safe

Dudley Harlech Safe for Sale Cash rating: £3000. Jewellery rating £30.000. Perfect working order with 2 keys. Dimensions : 45.5cm wide x 44cm deep x 51cm high. Pick up only from Cheltenham Mid March pick up. Price: £395 Contact Matt on 01242 681 447 

Micro Flame 60

Micro Flame 60 For Sale Like Walsh product code ts702. Always kept running smoothly. Very trust worthy brand. Couldn't have been without it. Only selling due to needing the larger model after all these years. Price £650. OVNO Collection only from Sittingbourne, Kent. Can be contacted at jeweller79andy@gmail.com or phone 07901020983

Polishing Lathe

For Sale: Polishing Lathe Illuminated compact double spindle, two speed unit with extraction & filtration. Very good condition. Cost New £1500, Only £450.00. Location Somerset/Dorset border. Collection Buyer collects or shipping at cost. Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available  

*Price Reduced* Lampert PUK 2 Welder

*Price Reduced* For Sale: Lampert PUK 2 Welder Lampert PUK 2 welder with stereo zoon microscope – barely used, but not new. Puk 2 welder, ideal for jewellers or goldsmiths, comes with all attachments small and compact perfect for any jewellers bench. More Details www.lampert.info Cost £800 Location Hammersmith, London, W6 Contact Ed Charlwood edc@latymer-upper.org

Otec Rotary Polishers

For Sale: Otec Rotary Polishers A set of three otec rotary polishers. Wet for initial / flash removal, with intermediate & fine finishing. With timer and otec polishing compound. In very good condition. Price RRP new £2450 + VAT, Now £750 for the set or could split if required Location Somerset/Dorset border. Collection Buyer collects or shipping at cost. Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available

Doming Dapping Set

For Sale: Doming / Dapping Set A complete quality Italian made Doming Set with full range of punches, blocks & anvil on fitted wooden base. In pristine mint condition. Price RRp new £357 + VAT Now just £250. Location Somerset/Dorset border. Collection Buyer collects or shipping at cost. Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available

Casting Equipment

Casting Equipment For Sale HS Walsh make wax injector, 1 year old, £400 Approx 18kilos os casting wax pellets £100 An assortment of perforated steel casting flasks, various prices, all 1 year old. For full details and images clieck  here Follow link for more details on all items  www.caledoniancasting.co.uk Location Collection only Open to offers, collection or arrange your own pick up. Contact Dougie admin@caledoniancasting.co.uk 07841381775

Scottish festival celebrates the finest in gold, silver and jewellery design

Elements 3, a festival celebrating the finest UK and international jewellery, silver and gold will be held in Edinburgh in November. A centrepiece of the event, which is presented by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths and Lyon & Turnbull, will be a fair at which pieces by 50 carefully selected makers will be on sale. Elements 3 will take place from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 November and will also see the unveiling of a drive to make Scotland a leader in ethical gold and silverwork. Mary Michel, Director of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh, said ,

Aquaflame Model 800

'Aquaflame Model 800' For Sale Model is approximately 13 years old Last service: January 2015 Condition: used - full working order Model comes with two torches, approximately 500ml of spare MEK solution and a full copy of operating instructions £500 ono Collection only: Silver Lion Jewellers, Exeter, Devon EX4 3LS For further enquiries, please email silverlionexeter @ gmail .com

Scotgold Bulk Processing Trial Sales Update

Scotgold Resources Ltd last week entered into an agreement with Ocean Partners for the sale of up to 120 tonne of the gold rich pyrite concentrate to be generated by the Bulk Processing Trial in Scotland. The first shipment to Ocean Partners’ premises in the Netherlands will take place as soon as the appropriate logistics have been put in place. The Company has now accumulated what is considered to be a cost effective shipping load and as of 26th October, the BPT had generated an estimated mass of approximately 13.5t of pyrite concentrate with a preliminary estimated gold content of

MILBRO Pioneer 18,000 RPM Pendant Motor

MILBRO Pioneer 18,000 RPM Pendant Motor A Heavy Duty 18,000 rpm 1/5th HP Pendant drill with a variable Foot control. Supplied with Slip Joint Shaft.  Very little use hence the sale. Cost £200  Location London NW9    Contact bradleyrothman@gmail.com   07900 802 800

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO, The Jewellery and Silver Society of Oxford JASSO, the Jewellery and Silver Society Oxford are hosting an exhibition of jewellery and silver at The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock by society members. Items in the exhibition will be for sale. JASSO is a not-for-profit organisation and all committee give their time for free. The exhibition aims to promote understanding of making, and to provide visitors with a basic understanding of the steps and processes behind the work of the jeweller and silversmith. Dates: 22 October – 6 November 2016 Venue: The Oxfordshire

VICENZAORO 2017

VICENZAORO, the largest Show in Europe for Gold and Jewellery, is an authentic Business Hub for the industry, able to bring together the most authoritative players in the gold and jewellery world. A primary access route to the European markets, the Russian-speaking countries and the Middle East, it is not only the perfect place in which to develop business and consolidate relations, it is also a privileged observatory for understanding the latest trends in terms of style and design on the gold and jewellery market. For centuries, the city of Vicenza and its surroundings have been synonymous with excellence in

The Jewellery Quarter Festival

The Jewellery Quarter Festival is a showcase of what Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is today  as well as a celebration of the vibrant business and wider JQ communities. Organised by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) and supported by local businesses, the festival takes place over a weekend in July each year and is ideal for visitors and families as well as anyone who lives, learns or works in the area. The event is comprised of two main features; outdoor activities and entertainment on the two public squares and the Open Studios Trail in a number of workshops and studios

HM Revenue and Customs - for the Self-Employed

HM Revenue and Customs - Videos, webinars and e-learning for the self-employed. The HM Revenue and Customs website hosts several useful online videos, webinars and e-learning sessions for people running their own business. They cover the following topics:  New start ups  Self assessment help and deadlines Research & development Record keeping Setting up and running your own business Tax for foster carers For help and support from HM Revenue and Customs please visit www.gov.uk

Showcase Props

Items for Sale: Showcase Props A selection of second hand showcase jewellery props for sale. Black hollow box               100 x 100x 150   6 Black hollow box               100 x 100 x 200 4               Black hollow box               100 x 100 x 100 5 Black solid block                70 x 60 x 40         7 Black solid block                100 x 100 x 15    9 Black solid block   

University of the Arts London: London College of Fashion

The  London College of Fashion  is a constituent college of the  University of the Arts London , in London, England. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, short courses, study abroad courses and business-training in fashion, make-up, beauty-therapy and lifestyle industries. Undergraduate: Fashion Jewellery – BA (Hons) www.arts.ac.uk

Heraeus CL-G Desktop Casting Machine

For Sale: Heraeus CL-G Desktop Casting Machine I am selling a Heraeus CL-G desktop casting machine, with vacuum pump, manual and consumables. Everything you need to cast except a compressor which provides the overpressure. I have had this for about 2 ½ years, I'm just not using it enough. These are built to run all day, every day, so there is plenty of life left in it! It was bought from a Heraeus engineer, having been fully serviced/refurbed. They are quite old tech, but it works really well! The system provides a sealed vacuum to suck the metal in, and then

North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019

Call for Applications: North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019 10.30am - 5.00pm, Saturday 2nd November 2019  MOSTYN ,  12 Vaughan St, Llandudno LL30 1AB We are pleased to announce the second North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair to be held at MOSTYN in Llandudno, North Wales on Saturday 2nd November 2019. Following on from the success of our first North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair earlier this year, we look forward to welcoming artists, designers and makers to present their work for sale in the gallery's beautiful Edwardian spaces. The fair will provide a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to buy affordable

Solidscape S350

Solidscape S350  For sale a Solidscape S350 in great condition and well maintained. Perfect for jewellery rapid prototyping in direct castable wax. Everything ready for it to be running straight away, all that’s needed is a vacuum to attached to the back of the machine to collect dust. Includes two boxes of castable material and 1 full box of support plus two trays as shown in the images. Pick up only London SE1. Please feel free to contact us regarding any queries about the machine. Cost £15,000 Contact Luke: 02078030470

Raw Pearls Celebrate After Record Breaking IJL

Raw Pearls, one of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, have announced that they had their most successful IJL ever after exhibiting there earlier this week for what was their 6 th  year at Olympia.   Many visitors took advantage of the discounted prices Raw Pearls had on offer as part of their huge clearance sale at the show. They have reported that the most popular items were cultured Tahitian strings, nucleated freshwater strings both round and baroque, and also, in line with recent fashion trends, larger baroque freshwater strings. Director, Miranda Raw went on to say “We were thrilled with

Acrylic Jewellery Display Stands

Acrylic Jewellery Display Stands For Sale I am selling jewellery display stands from my shop that I have closed. They are all mostly acrylic and all from the jewellery display company. When I did the inventory, they cost £2600. I am looking to sell for £300. They really are good investment unlike leatherette which over the years tend to peel, especially once displayed in windows. Since I have taken the images, I found couple more bust display in boxes. Collection is in Nottinghamshire Contact Nukshi nukshi@sky.com 07990603358

Siro Lasertec Welding Machine 92 joules

Siro Lasertec Welding Machine 92 joules For Sale The machine turns on & goes through setup and displays an error message (see pics). I have spoken to the manufacturer in Germany through a contact in the UK, bulb etc all ok,so far a shutter has been replaced which i have funded, also one of the circuit boards also needs replacing to get it up and running, i’ve been told this will cost around £400 if they take the old board in p/x. I have neither the time nor money to spend on the machine anymore as i wanted it for

Solidscape 3Z Max2 Wax 3D Printer

For Sale: Solidscape 3Z Max2 Wax 3D Printer Excellent condition. Perfect working order and fully serviced six months ago. Working perfectly but no longer required in our workshop Total working hour - 11569 Build Jet Hours - 472 Support Jet Hours - 794 Can print as accurate as 25 micros wax material for perfect burnout and casting No need to build supports before printing Comes with the following: Spare build and support wax Spare Jet Extra build plate Grant dewaxing bath Please contact for any other questions or information Price includes VAT at 20% Price £5,650 Location - Northumberland Please

Art& Show 2019

art& show 2019 25 - 27 October 2019 York Racecourse Knavesmire Stand, North Yorkshire art& show 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, buyers, art lovers and anyone else who is interested in meeting artists and buying unique art works to come along to this friendly, accessible and affordable show. Set over 3-days the art& show has over 120 artists work for sale & commission from a wide price range of £10-£10,000+. Its a chance to actually meet the artists, talk to them about their work and inspirations and buy and commission direct. Artists taking part in the show pay

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Deptford 18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZ 21 - 23 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making

Aquaflame Micro Welder Model 800

Aquaflame Micro Welder Model 800 Excellent Condition. Approx 5 years old and fully serviced by Aquaflame systems 2 years ago and has hardly been used since servicing. Amazing piece of equipment for all Jewellery work and am only selling due to moving workshops and lack of space. Currently on sale through Cooksons at £1950. I will accept £1200 ono. Available for collection from Essex or Hertfordshire or I would be willing to arrange courier service in original packaging at cost to buyer. Sarah: 07946 641670

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Holborn Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP 14 - 16 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the

Present Makers 2019

Call for Applications: Present Makers 2019 9 November 2019 to 21 December 2019 A celebration of excellence in making from across the South West. A leading event in the South West crafts calendar, Present Makers 2019 celebrates the talent of contemporary crafts people and designer-makers, who make the South West such a vibrant place to live. The exhibited work in a diverse range of materials includes amongst others : glass, wood, paper, textiles, prints, ceramics, furniture and jewellery. All of the work is for sale. Looking for the ideal Christmas gift this year? Why not buy unique hand-made and locally-designed

Masterpiece 2019

Masterpiece 2019 Masterpiece London returns to the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27 June – 3 July, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. The Fair provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centrepiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Venue Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Dates 27 June – 3 July 2019 Tickets General Admission - £38.50 Full Access - £55 Preview - £115 Student - £18 Disabled Visitor

Silver Brooch Backs

Silver Brooch Backs For Sale Beautifully German-made and in perfect conditions Silver Brooch Backs bought from Bellore / Rashbel. 23 x size 4cm (RRP £5.16 incl VAT) 1 x size 2.5cm (RRP £4.32 incl VAT) 1 x size 3.5cm (RRP £5.16 incl VAT) 1 x size 5 cm (RRP £5.76 incl VAT) £110 ono Collect free from South West London or Delivery of your choice.  Please contact Francesca hello@fvceramics.com 07747192525

Rare Opportunity to Purchase £15,000 Earrings Arises

A magnificent pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London Jewellers Graff, which was once described as ‘the finest jewellers in the world’ is an eye-catching entry in Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1st August.  The earrings are described as ‘asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds’, and have been given a conservative estimate of £10,000 - £15,000.  Made by London Jewellers Graff, the earrings emit luxury and are sure to be of exceptional quality. The company’s founder and chairman, Laurence Graff OBE, is an enthusiastic buyer of the largest and most

Loot 2019

Loot: Mad About Jewelry Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA 8 – 13 April 2019 The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents the nineteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelry , its annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry. Open to the public April 9 through April 13, following the Opening Benefit on April 8, LOOT 2019 showcases the work of fifty-five emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists and designers, most of whom have never been shown in New York. The event provides the rare opportunity for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts to meet and acquire

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019 31 May – 2 June 2019 Tickets are now on sale for the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, which will take place within the beautiful grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex from Friday, 31 May – Sunday, 2 June, 2019. The Festival, which is open each day from 10am – 5pm, offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying “I made that!” With almost 1,000 places to have-a-go in workshops

Raymond Weil to Release third edition maestro The Beatles timepiece in April

Next month, the third edition to the Raymond Weil Beatles-inspired watch family will go on sale. The piece, inspired by the legendary Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, is a limited edition, with 3,000 available worldwide.  Priced at £1,195, The Sergeant Pepper maestro The Beatles Limited Edition features a RW4200 mechanical self-winding movement housed in a 40mm polished yellow gold PVD plated stainless steel case offering 38 hours of power reserve. The black strap is the first from Raymond Weil featuring the a-la-mode Vegan leather and the case-back presents a smoked sapphire crystal that carries the official The Beatles logo

Microplating Unit - £650 (ONO)

Microplating Unit for Sale - £650 (ONO) Bought BRAND NEW from Cooksons in 2016 Limited use so selling Delivery posting from Northern Ireland £30 (Can be collected for free) This Microplating Unit has been designed for electroplating precious metals such as Gold, Rhodium, Silver and Copper. The unit includes three, 1 litre beakers and a combined lid, enabling the set up of three different functions; plating, cleaning and rinsing. With the installation and electroplating guide included, the process and machine is easier to understand, perfect for a jeweller who wants to achieve a quick professional finish in their workshop. Amongst

Magical Farnese blue diamond expected to fetch £5m

A spectacular blue diamond which was gifted to a Spanish queen in 1715 is to go on sale for the first time ever next month with an anticipated price tag of around £5 million. Until recently, no one knew of its existence since the 6.16 -carat 'Farnese Blue', crafted for Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain (1692-1766) was seen  only by close relatives though since those relatives spanned four royal families across France, Spain, Italy and Austria over a period of 300 years, it is astonishing the diamond has been kept under wraps so successfully. It was found in the Golconda

Various Jewellery Display Items

Various Jewellery Display Items For Sale We have a number of pieces of jewellery furniture we no longer need and use. Postage can be quoted separately depending on what you’re purchasing as some pieces larger / heavier / bulkier than others, or collection for free from Ditchling, East Sussex. 2 x clear (greenish tint) perspex display blocks. 30cm x 30cm x 1cm deep. Signs of use / scratches but still serviceable. £10. Bracelet / watch curved stands. Frosted plastic. Set of 8. No signs of wear. £10. Necklace stand with notches to hold 3 pendants, 26cm tall. Frosted perspex. £2.50

COSMIMA 2018

COSMIMA  London Craft Week showcase of contemporary jewellery and silverware from the COSMIMA collective 9 - 12 May 2018 67 York Street, London W1 For London Craft Week, COSMIMA presents the latest handcrafted jewellery and silverware from seven leading UK designers. The five fine jewellery designers of the COSMIMA collective have invited two silversmiths to join them in showing at the 67 York Street gallery in London’s Marylebone. One-off pieces in silver, gold and precious stones, all hand made in the UK, will be on show and for sale from 9 – 12th May, and visitors will have the chance

Summer Open Studio Event with Melissa Hunt Jewellery

Summer Open Studio Event with Melissa Hunt Jewellery Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire The workshop will be open on Friday 1st June between 4pm and 8pm, Saturday 2nd June from 12pm - 6pm and then until Sunday 17th June by appointment.  There will be jewellery making demonstrations, course information and pieces for sale. Guest exhibitors The Banshee Jewellery Group will also be showing their work with me for the first time. Other Nearby Attractions The nearby  Smithy Studio  will be selling beautiful gifts and homewares, and  Aardvark Books  will be launching their Out of the Hills Exhibition Marches Art 2018, a new event showcasing

Modern Illuminated Display Units

For Sale: Modern Illuminated Display Units Aluminium display cabinets / counters with low voltage lighting. All just three years old and in very good condition. Dimensions Three 1000mm wide, one 800mm wide with matching counter & corner & till. Price New £3808 + VAT Now just £1000.00 Location Somerset/Dorset border. Collection Buyer collects or shipping at cost. Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available

Gravograph TXL Engraving Machine

For Sale: Gravograph TXL Engraving Machine A classic good sized diamond drag or motorised rotary cutter engraving machine complete with four sets of brass type and a wide range of holders for plates, tankards & cups, & will engrave anything from small discs/plates up to large cups and bowls. Yes it is an older manual machine and does not have some of the flexibility of modern computer systems, but it will allow an engraving personalization service to be offered at minimal expenditure. Comes complete with a sheet metal shear for cutting engraving plates to size, and a rapid racking five

Buy Me 2018

Call for Applications: Buy Me Christmas Craft Cabinets call for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople. We are looking for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople who would like their work to be considered for display and sale within our craft cabinets, throughout the Christmas period. Brampton Museum, in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, is known for selling quality handmade art and crafts, to suit all budgets, and we sell work from both local and national artists. The work will be displayed in our crafts cabinets, alongside our Christmas exhibitions in the main gallery, hall gallery and

Grant Macdonald creates 'Ruaha' for TUSK

World renowned silversmih Grant Macdonald has created a handcrafted sterling silver lion representation named 'Ruaha' to be sold in their Harrods showrooms, from which proceeds of sales will support the charity Tusk and lion conservation. Driven by the fact that lions may now number as few as twenty thousand in the wild, the team of designers and craftsmen at Grant Macdonald wanted to create a unique piece to raise awareness and funds to help to preserve this majestic animal. The sale of their unique sterling silver lion ‘Ruaha’ will provide a significant contribution to further the work of Tusk. The beautifully handcrafted

Per-Cast Vacuum Casting Machine

For Sale: Per-Cast Vacuum Casting Machine (240V) Barely used, but not new. This compact machine is a superior value bench top vacuum which enables one to safely cast in the smallest workshop. Invest on one side under vacuum to eliminate trapped air bubbles in the flask. Cast on the other side, with molten metal poured from the top and the mould shape created with vacuum assistance from the bottom and walls of the perforated flask. More Details www.hswalsh.com Cost £800 Location Hammersmith, London, W6 Contact Ed Charlwood edc@latymer-upper.org

Wax Injection Pot

Wax Injection Pot For Sale Used for injecting wax into rubber moulds for lost wax casting.  This is from HS Walsh and is in v.good condition.  It comes with an after market foot pump for pressurising and also has a connector for hooking up to a compressor etc.  Max pressure is 20psi, working pressure in the 5-10psi range, wax capacity 61b,  2 years old.  Was over £800 new, free Parcelforce 48 insured delivery. Asking Price £400 Location Glenrothes, Fife Contact Dougie Kinnear 01592580296 07740098910 dougie@digitalmaker.co.uk

Museum of Arts and Design Announce Winners of the Loot Acquisition Prize 2018

This week, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) announced Isabelle Molénat and Sarran Youkongdee as the winners of the third annual LOOT Acquisition Prize. Awarded on the occasion of the eighteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelley, the Museum’s annual exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewellery, this year’s prize will result in the acquisition of two jewellery works, Molénat’s Collection Knots Necklace (2018) and Youkongdee’s Siam Rattikarn (2017), for MAD’s permanent collection. “We are thrilled to add these two new works to the Museum’s collection, as they continue our tradition of support for new artists and new thinking

Rofin Star Lazer Welder

For Sale: Rofin Star Lazer Welder Floor mounted SWMP6002 with argon cooling jet option. A brilliant bit of kit for instant repairs involving no oxidization, so no pickling/polishing required. New from Rofin in 2007, fully working and still in use at present, but never had an excessive amount of use, thus in excellent condition. Price An excellent and very useful machine at a bargain price of £5,500 + VAT Location Somerset/Dorset border. Collection Buyer collects or shipping at cost. Contact Contact Norman Ball 07999041839 07999646456 norman.ball192@btinternet.com Please also contact for full list of items available

Loot 2018

Loot: Mad About Jewelry The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will yet again present LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual five-day exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewelry, with all proceeds benefiting the Museum’s programs and exhibitions.  Now in its 18th edition, LOOT remains the only event in North America to provide the public with the opportunity to meet and directly acquire contemporary pieces from the most skilled, innovative, and creative jewelry artists working globally today. Open to the public from April 17 through April 21, this year’s LOOT features a curated selection of jewelry by thirty-five international emerging

The Nature of Silver exhibition at Goldsmiths' Fair

The Nature of Silver exhibition at Goldsmiths' Fair Exhibition of silver treasures from the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection puts the spotlight on innovative historic and contemporary silver inspired by nature. The annual Goldsmith’s Fair is the premier selling exhibition for the latest in fine jewellery and contemporary silver from the best goldsmiths and silversmiths across the UK. This year, Dora Thornton, Curator of the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, has delved into the collection to create a fascinating special exhibition of rarely seen historic and contemporary silver inspired by nature.  These unique treasures (not for sale) share organic and natural origins and challenge

Micro-Flame Model 30

For Sale: Micro-Flame Model 30 Micro-Flame Model 30. This micro flame is approx 5 years old and has been used probably less than 20 times. It looks as new, however it has been sitting on my bench unused for about 6 months now so it may need a service before use. Model 30 is for jobbers and retailers. It is ideal for jump ring soldering, chain repairs and ring shanks up to 3mm. Can be used by two operators simultaneously, by the addition of a second operator kit (TS706). How it works The Micro Flame gas generating soldering unit is one

Heraeus CLG77 Automatic

For Sale: Heraeus CLG77 Automatic £1750 ONO This is a vacuum overpressure casting machine similar process to the indutherm MC15 etc. It’s very easy to use, dial the temperature in, add metal to the crucible, when melted put the flask in and close the top, press the casting button and it automatically vacuums/tilts/applies the overpressure and after a minute or so tilts back ready for you to open the lid and remove the flask. The Crucibles (carbon- ceramic ones available also) can hold 100grams silver or gold, but you can cast with 5 grams or so! The muffle/heating element is

Winter Market @ The Forge

Craft Central Winter Market at The Forge Join us this winter at Craft Central's wonderful new home, The Forge, for a seasonal market selling handmade products by over 50 talented craftspeople. Home accessories, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, prints and more will be on sale. The Craft Central winter market is a chance to meet and shop directly from designer-makers, explore our imaginatively converted 19th century Victorian forge building, take part in one of our family craft workshops and enjoy a drink in our pop-up café. Ceramics | Jewellery | Textiles | Prints | Interior Products and much more Dates 24

Casting Machine

Casting Machine For Sale I am selling a spare casting machine Heraeus CLG 77, with crucibles, flask, vacuum pump, manual in PDF. Everything you need to cast except a compressor which provides the overpressure. I have had this unit for about 2 ½ years, got it from a retiring dental technician. They are quite old tech, but it works! the system provides a sealed vacuum to suck the metal in, and then the overpressure adds an extra kick. Its the same technique as the indutherm MC15 or 20, or many others. The are resistance heating (with a platinum muffle). You

Plucky designer makes rings from strings for stars

Designer Emma Hedley has a new set of strings to her bow after Scottish singing star KT Tunstall donated some used guitar strings to be made into bracelets, rings and earrings and sold for charity. Newcastle-based Emma and her sister Kitty design and make jewellery for The Guitarwrist, a not-for-profit company that collects used strings and plectrums from famous artists and musicians who nominate a charity to benefit from the sale of Hedley's designs. They include Duran Duran, Stereophonics Marillion and Alvin Lee though Tunstall, who is supporting Help Refugees,  was one of the first to lend her support describing

Modern Metallics

As the temperatures plummet, seasons transition and the sale of pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere to be seen, it can only mean one thing for the fashion-minded: new season jewellery is out in full swing. A signature style of elegance and grace, metallic metal pieces are a favourite for Autumn/Winter 2017 wardrobes and the perfect way of injecting a touch of glitz and magnetic wearability. The slinky finish of modern metallic adornments offer lightweight aesthetics that will cast a flattering glow to any skin tone hue. Arrive in style at any winter dinner soiree shining in subtle, eye-catching beauty; the

Picasso’s Ladies - Jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw

For Sale - Picasso’s Ladies - Jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw First edition book published by Arnoldsche in 1998.  Beautiful photographs of Ramshaw’s exquisite jewellery inspired by Picasso paintings. Full page images of the jewellery and the Picasso painting that inspired it. Introduction by Eric Turner, essays by Marina Vaizey and Paul Greenhalgh and, an interview with the artist by Beatrize Chadour-Sampson. As new, has a couple of marks on the dust cover but apart from that it is in perfect condition. Reason for selling - I have 2 copies. Cost £40 if collection arranged, happy to arrange to drop off if

Display Cabinet

Display Cabinet For Sale  We have a ‘pre-loved’ display cabinet for sale in good used condition and perfect for jewellery displays. Upright Cabinet – 2000mm high x 1000mm wide x 400mm deep (external measurements) with four shelves and two sliding doors which are lockable.   It also has two low voltage halogen lamps to illuminate the stock (50w). Bought as seen, it would need to be collected from Hatton Garden at a time to be arranged. Price £250  Contact If you are interested in buying this, please call the Marcia Lanyon Ltd Hammersmith number and ask for Nancy or Ali

Selling Showcase: Modern Art Oxford

Modern Art Oxford is offering a year-round selling showcase opportunity, featuring a range of contemporary craft: jewellery, textiles, ceramics and glass. All work is offered for sale on a commission basis. Work is invigilated by gallery staff, and is insured. Showcases usually run for three months, changing alongside main gallery exhibitions. This opportunity is suitable for small to medium scale work. How to Apply Please send images of your work, short personal statement, trade prices, and dates your work is available to shop@modernartoxford.org.uk Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP modernartoxford.org.uk

Revo 540C CNC Milling Machine & Lap Top (Used)

Twin axis CNC milling machine to create wax models of rings & other jewellery which have been designed on Gemvision Matrix software. Will mill rings, pendants etc with ease in wax that is suitable for direct casting. Included in the sale are doors for the machine if you wish to operate as an enclosed machine or it can be operated without as shown in the picture. This is an extremely versatile piece of kit.   Price: £4500 Location: Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear Contact: Ian or Graham - 0191 5843338 / 07870 609104 info@ringsbydesign.com

Brand New Prometheus Pro 7

For Sale: Brand New Prometheus Pro 7 Enamelling and PMC Kiln The Prometheus Kiln PRO-7-PRG-BD Programmable with Timer is dedicated jewellery kiln, ideal for use with Prometheus Clay, Art Clay, PMC and enamelling work as well as glass fusing and ceramics. The kiln would also be useful for low fire ceramics for example china painting, annealing, hardening silver, gold and other metals. The embedded heating elements provide better heat distribution across the inside of the kiln, a crucial feature for firing precious metal clay or enamels. This kiln is equipped with a total of nine pre programmable settings within these

Evening Soiree, Meet The Maker

Evening Soiree, Meet The Maker Do you like shopping? Did you know unique handmade contemporary crafts are currently for sale at Vittoria Street Gallery? The Meet The Maker pop up shop is open for 1 more night! So it’s your last chance to buy beautiful work from Made in the Middle exhibitors. You are welcome to join us for an evening soiree in the Vittoria Street Gallery in association with Talking Practice. You will have the opportunity to meet Made in the Middle makers, have a chat and a glass of wine, and to purchase work from the exhibition. The

COSMIMA, Clerkenwell Gallery - London

Exhibiting for the 12th year, five jewellery designers of the COSMIMA collective will showcase and sell their work alongside pieces from four specially invited guests at the Clerkenwell Gallery this November. The five core members of COSMIMA are Hidemi Asano, Chris Carpenter, Ulla Hörnfeldt, Daphne Krinos and Louise O’Neill; contemporaries who met over ten years ago and have collaborated ever since to organise the annual COSMIMA selling exhibition, whilst forming strong profiles independently and around the globe. A selection of new one-off pieces will be unveiled and for sale at the show from the designers whose work has been exhibited

Sievert Torch Blow Torch Kit

Sievert Torch Blow Torch Kit For Sale Kit includes Pro 86 Sievert handle, needle point burner, needle point burner neck tube, hose failure safety valve, 2m sievert hose. I have added to the kit: Sievert 3939 high precision burner and sievert 3511 Neck tube. Bought last month, only used for one project but no longer needed. Selling whole kit for £75 (bought for £92) Offers Accepted. Can show receipt for all purchases (all bought within the last month). Contact Stine Ingvoldstad by email stine_ing@hotmail.com or phone 07512353493 for further information.

The Design Museum Market - Christmas 2017

Call for Applications: The Design Museum Market  - Christmas 2017 The Design Museum Market launched last year at the newly opened Design Museum on Kensington High Street, due to its success and popularity we are holding a second edition in December 2017. The three-day market offers visitors the opportunity to meet new designers and view, buy or commission items for the Festive period and beyond. An experienced team of curators and buyers from The Design Museum will select 50 contemporary designers to take part. Products on display and for sale will include jewellery, ceramics, glass, product design, textiles, graphic design,

GIA Demonstrates Prototype Mounted Gem Testing Device

The GIA have announced their intention to introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.   The GIA mounted gem testing device combines advanced spectroscopic technology; GIA’s extensive research into the qualities of natural, treated and synthetic diamonds; and decades of diamond analysis experience to identify more than 97% of untreated natural mounted and un-mounted D-to-Z diamonds 0.9 mm or greater in diameter (approximately 0.005 carat). Diamonds that may be synthetic or treated and all simulants are referred

GIA Demonstrates Prototype Mounted Gem Testing Device

The GIA have announced their intention to introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.   The GIA mounted gem testing device combines advanced spectroscopic technology; GIA’s extensive research into the qualities of natural, treated and synthetic diamonds; and decades of diamond analysis experience to identify more than 97% of untreated natural mounted and un-mounted D-to-Z diamonds 0.9 mm or greater in diameter (approximately 0.005 carat). Diamonds that may be synthetic or treated and all simulants are referred

Handmade for Christmas, Millennium Gallery – Sheffield

When something is made by hand, you know it’s been crafted with love by someone who cares. Because a gift should be special, everything on sale in our Christmas show is handmade in the UK. Featuring the very best in contemporary British craft and design, Handmade for Christmas presents work by some of the country’s most talented makers, offering an inspired alternative to the high street for this year’s Christmas shopping. Discover jewellery, glassware, ceramics, prints and much more, all created by artists, designers and craftspeople marrying traditional skills and techniques with innovative, contemporary approaches. You’ll find lots more gift

Workshop Tools and Equipment - Various Tools

Due to retirement I have some surplus tools and equipment for sale as listed. Large polishing mops 15" £20.00 lot Cool Tool lathe £100.00  Bench grinder £15.00      Large raising stake £60.00             Medium leg vice on stand £80.00              They may be viewed and collected from Herefordshire. Please email john@johnmckellar.co.uk for more details.

Call for Applications: B(u)y Me! for Christmas Exhibition

The Brampton Museum  are now looking for artists and designer/ makers to feature in their exclusive B(u)y Me! for Christmas exhibition. The ever popular Christmas gift exhibition, offers visitors, affordable handmade gifts, with a difference! They are looking for work from all disciplines, with the emphasis on quality handmade items, to suit all budgets. The exhibition will run from 19th November 2016 to 8th January 2017. The Brampton Museum charges 30%, plus VAT on all sales made. All work will be on a sale or return basis. Work will need to be delivered by 24th October, artists will be expected to

Jewellery professional with a global mindset & unique experiences looking for remote & flexible work opportunities

Jewellery professional with a global mindset & unique experiences looking for remote & flexible work opportunities Approaches work with a hands on attitude, environmentally conscious mindset and cross cultural appreciation and understanding. Highly detail oriented and thrives in a creative and meaningful environment learning from individuals with a similar mindset. Qualifications : Business Management Degree and Gemmology Diploma (FGA) Experience : Retail & workshop liaison for a Fine Jeweller in London, Gem & Jewellery business co-ordinator in Sri Lanka, Pearl stringer Currently : Training as a Goldsmith on a full time course in Dublin, Ireland Availability : Immediate start, evenings & weekends

Start Ups in London Libraries

Start-ups in London Libraries The British Library’s Business & IP Centre offers free support for start-up businesses through its Start-ups in London Libraries programme, which is now fully available online. Join the full and half-day workshops to cover all the fundamentals of starting a business, and book for a virtual one-to-one for bespoke support designed to get your start-up journey off to the best start. Our  Start-ups in London Libraries workshops  are now available as webinars which are accessible remotely, wherever you are. Check out our schedule and register your place on one of online workshops at our  Eventbrite page

New Designers 2020

New Designers 2020 1 - 4 July 2020 Business Design Centre Islington, London The next generation of visionary designers will come together at New Designers this summer, launching never-before-seen ideas, products and trends in a two-week celebration of the future of design. New Designers will take place at the Business Design Centre, London from 1 - 4 July 2020. Bringing together 3,000 of the brightest new creative minds under one roof and representing every area of contemporary design, New Designers is a launch-pad for fresh design talent. Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, these designers and makers have been hand-picked

The London Creative Network Programme, Cockpit Arts

Call for applications: The London Creative Network Programme, Cockpit Arts Are you an ambitious maker looking for professional support to grow your craft business? Applications are now open for the London Creative Network (LCN) Programme at Cockpit Arts.  The London Creative Network (LCN) Programme at Cockpit Arts is a professional development programme designed to help medium to established craft makers enhance their ability to advance their business. We are now entering the final stages of the programme which is due to end in September 2021. Our fully funded programme is a bespoke offer of information-led, practical workshops which is complemented

Flourish

Flourish Hosted by the Crafts Council 17 - 18 June 2019 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Flourish – the Crafts Council’s two-day professional development conference for makers and designers – will be taking place on 17 - 18 June 2019.  Flourish is primarily for makers who have been in practice for at least four years, and feel their business needs a boost. Taking place at Goldsmith’s Hall, London, both days will be packed with industry leading voices, workshops and panel discussions that cover international trade, business growth, marketing, earning potential, work-life balance, sustainable design, legal advice and articulating your USP.

Market Entry Programme 2019

Call for Applications: Market Entry (MEP) London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator Market Entry (MEP) The Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. The programme will run on 24 and 25 July with a 1-2-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All

Q&A: Adam Jacobs

Adam Jacobs is joint owner of Reading's oldest independent retail jewellery shop, Jacobs the Jewellers . The business has won accolades such as Winner: UK 'Jewellery Retailer of the Year' 2015; Inspiring Independent 2015; Independent Retailer of the Year 2015; Inspiring Independent 2013; Independent Retailer of the Year 2013 and Inspiring Independent 2012. Before joining the family business Adam had worked at Head Office, Marks & Spencer Plc and then at Evidently, a boutique marketing agency in London. Adam holds a BSc (Hons) in Management from Bath University. Adam is a member of the National Association of Jewellers and is

Q&A: Olivia Norman

Olivia Norman is Head of Jewellery at Jessica McCormack Ltd , which has its HQ in Carlos Place , Mayfair, London. She oversees the in-house fine jewellery production for the design led brand, as well as having oversight of main business functions. Olivia was formerly at Shaun Leane for seven years as Commercial Manager and has extensive experience in strategic planning and business development, retail and sales, design, product development and production. She is a graduate of the School of Jewellery in Birmingham.  She answers the Benchpeg Q&A. What’s your name, and what do you for a living? ON:  Olivia

Athenia offers outsourced manufacturing services

Athenia offers outsourced manufacturing services Creating your brand is always a personal endeavour. So why shouldn't the manufacturing? There is always that tough transition between working on your designs on the bench and outsourcing work to a third party. Maybe you haven't had a formal Goldsmithing Apprenticeship and you require a little help with the best way to go about expanding your business. Making your business more streamline with casting assembly or learning a little bit more about your pricing? Maybe you've started casting but the outcome is never quite the same as what you imagined it to be. Here

London Creative Network

Call for Applications: The London Creative Network  The London Creative Network (LCN) Programme at Cockpit Arts is a professional development programme designed to help medium to established craft makers enhance their ability to advance their business regardless of whether they have a studio at Cockpit Arts. We provide creative business and professional development support to craft makers who have the aspiration and talent to do what they do professionally. We cater for all types of craft practices; from batch producers to artist-makers. The current round is now open for applications. Deadline: 25 October. For more information: cockpitarts.com

Cockpit Arts Awards 2019/20

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Awards 2019 / 20 Five Awards at Cockpit Arts open for application Cockpit Arts are delighted to announce that there are four Cockpit Arts Awards now open for applications. All Awards comprise business support provided by Cockpit Arts as well as subsidised studio space for one year. The Cockpit Arts / The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers’ Award Open to a craftsperson practicing basket making. Our aim is to welcome a basket maker to Cockpit Arts to grow as an independent maker and business owner. Closing date - noon, 4 October 2019 The Cockpit Arts / Haberdashers’

Studio Spaces at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

Studio Spaces at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury Looking for a new space for your creative business?  A small Studio will shortly be available within the lovely  first floor studios . With our fab cafe on the ground floor and the exciting Gallery shop alongside, as well as all the other creative studios,  Fisherton Mill really is a great location in which to expand a business. If you are interested in further details or want to arrange a visit, please get in touch by email -  admin@fishertonmill.co.uk  or call 01722 500200 More details are available at   http://fishertonmill.co.uk/studios/ Reasonable monthly rate includes all main bills, together

Call to Action on Climate Change: Responsible Jewellery Council Webinar

Call to Action on Climate Change - An Overview of the Jewellery Sector Join a panel of sustainability experts and RJC members as they discuss how to engage with climate action. Part of the RJC SDG Roadshow in partnership with United Nations Global Compact.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The business community, including the global jewellery and watch industry, has committed itself to reducing its impact on the planet and to increasing its engagement with climate action. And, during COVID we have seen companies struggling with the crisis continue their commitment to sustainability and responsible business. What can we learn from each other and

Q&A: Grant Macdonald

Grant Macdonald is an esteemed silversmith of international repute. He began his career in precious metals at the age of 14, he attended a pre apprentice course at the Central School of Arts and Crafts finally graduating from Sir John Cass School of Art. The Grant Macdonald business was established in 1969 and became a limited company in 1977. The business is still thriving and has had is base in Bear Lane, London for some 41 years. Over a career spanning some 50 years the Grant Macdonald brand has worked in every aspect of the trade to the heightened areas

London Edge 2019

London Edge Business Design Centre, London 1 - 2 September 2019 Started in 1999 in response to an urgent call from the fashion industry to provide an inclusive & respectful platform for the lifestyle & alternative markets. Rooted firmly in an exceptional customer service ethos, the LondonEdge team support, guide & advise our exhibiting & retail partners at a level that’s second to none. As we begin our 3rd decade we look forward with excitement to the future for this cornerstone of global lifestyle fashion. Whilst we continue to adjust to reflect new trends & allow for changes in business

News Edit: 29 July 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... ‘This business is my life and I love it’: Dundee jeweller Scarlett is besotted with her craft Evening Telegraph: A business in jewellery is the golden (and silver) ticket for a happy career for Scarlett Erskine. www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk   6 Colour-Pop Celebrities At The Cartier Coloratura Collection Launch In Paris Prestige: From Iranian singer Golshifteh Fahrani and Indian actress Freida Pinto, to English actress Naomi Watts and Italian model Monica Bellucci. prestigeonline.com   In My Jewellery Box: Anna Sheffield The Telegraph: American fine jeweller Anna Sheffield grew up in New Mexico and

Jewellery Pioneer

Call for Applications: Jewellery Pioneer Delivered in partnership with  Centa Business Services (CENTA) , the 6-month programme nurtures emerging London-based jewellery businesses, identifying and providing solutions for some of the issues that may be stifling growth in the early stages of business.  Topics covered include: Jewellery Product Development Production & Manufacturing Techniques Ethical & Environmental Considerations Routes to Market Project Management ...and more Eligibility Criteria Businesses must be operating in a London Borough Businesses must operating for a minimum of 12 months Businesses must have a minimum of £10,000 sales Application Deadline: 19 April 2018 Apply now:  Jewellery Pioneer All

Call for Applications Hothouse 2019

Call for Applications: Hothouse 2019 Crafts Council  Applications are now open for Hothouse, a programme of creative and business development, which provides talented new makers with the tools to grow a sustainable and successful creative business. The deadline for applications is 7 September 2018 and the programme starts in Jaunary 2019. Hothouse is unique in being a nationally recruiting programme which takes place at a series of leading centres of craft activity around the country, maximising opportunities for you to broaden horizons and build diverse networks. This national outlook is balanced with a personalised approach to learning. The workshop and

Market Entry Programme

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme  Centre for Fashion Enterprise London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator Perfect for new businesses, the Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. Workshop Dates: 28th and 29th November 2018 Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All businesses must have been operating for

Cockpit Arts Awards 2018

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Awards x4 Cockpit Arts have four awards currently open for application - comprising subsidised studio space and support for one year. Cockpit Arts are looking for talented makers to join the Cockpit Arts community: The Cockpit Arts / The Arts Society Award - This Award supports a maker practicing a traditional craft that requires skills at risk of dying out. The Cockpit Arts / Clear Insurance Award - This Award which specifically aims to support professional makers who have been in business for less than three years and have aspirations to develop their craft business.

Award-Winning Jeweller Alex Monroe Announced As Keynote Speaker For Getting Started 2019

The Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths, announced the keynote speaker for its business taster programme  Getting Started , which takes place from 7 – 11 January 2019, today. Award-winning jeweller Alex Monroe will deliver the keynote address giving an invaluable insight for recent graduates from UK Precious Metal or related courses into what it takes to set up successful creative careers.  Getting Started applications close this Wednesday 3 October 2018. This intensive free course supports talented jewellers and silversmiths to develop their own business or establish themselves as part of a larger company.

Bespoke Battersea-based jewellers launch 10th Anniversary Collection

British bespoke jeweller, W&W Jewellery is marking a decade in business with a new, one-of-a-kind collection inspired by this special milestone. Founded in 2008 by third-generation jewellers, Richard and Simon Warrender, W&W Jewellery is renowned for creating bespoke jewellery for clients who crave originality and distinctiveness. Combining their expertise with a penchant for the extraordinary, the brothers have created a business that offers a fusion of design and craftsmanship with a passion for truly personal jewellery, creating exquisite pieces for clients to enjoy for generations.  Specialists in converting a client’s vision, taste and style into a remarkable piece of jewellery, behind

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

Harriet Kelsall Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Make Your Mark

On 31 October and 1 November, Goldsmiths’ Hall will host Make Your Mark, the UK’s biggest careers fair for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades. Following the huge success of the events in 2014, 2015, and 2016 the event will deliver even more inspiration, advice and networking opportunities. Harriet Kelsall will act as keynote speaker.  She will describe her story starting a creative business from start-up stage to present day - Harriet is one of the most respected bespoke designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today. She is the 2016 HSBC Forward Ladies Retail

Cooksongold Mark 100th Year Anniversary with New Store Opening

Cooksongold, the UK’s largest jewellery making supplier, is celebrating 100 years of being at the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The old shop layout In 1918 Cooksongold, established a manufacturing site and sales office on Vittoria Street, to serve both jewellery manufacturers and industrial users in the Midlands area. The business grew considerably in the early years constantly expanding its range of products and production facilities, and as a result bought the premises next door for use as production areas, stock holdings and a store. Following a series of further acquisitions the business has expanded further to form the Cooksongold

Nicholas Wylde wins UK Jewellery Award for best Marketing Campaign

The annual UK Jewellery Awards was this year held at The Artillery Garden in July and brought together those members of industry involved in jewellery retail. Compared by TV Presenter Gethin Jones, the awards evening celebrated the past year’s achievements of jewellers on the high street. Nicholas Wylde and his team were recognised for their promotional activities, which celebrated founder Nicholas’ 30 years in business, by the presentation of Best Marketing Campaign Award. Promoting not only their own business, Bath’s Wylde Treasure Hunt brought the Bath high street and over 30 indie shops together, promoting the Bath shopping experience and

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Benchpeg is a trade newsletter written by jewellers, for jewellers; bringing together industry news, job opportunities and classified ads in one place. We offer highly flexible advertising solutions that can be tailored to suit your individual business needs. We can also help design your artwork to ensure it stands out. Contact us to find out how we can help promote your business to the perfect audience. advertising@benchpeg.com Website Advertising     Reach 38,500 jewellery industry professionals per month with a stand-out display advertising solution. Our banners, MPUs and skyscrapers can move position throughout the website, making our solutions more targeted

Enterprise Nation Female Start-up of the Year 2017

Call for Applications: Enterprise Nation Female Start-up of the Year 2017 On 20 October at the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs Enterprise Nation will be crowning the next Female Start-up of the Year! Taking place in Bristol, the competition is powered by Facebook's  She Means Business  campaign. A winner will be announced live on stage at the  event  and receive amazing prizes to help them and their business flourish and grow. Are you a  member of Enterprise Nation ? If so, apply today for the chance to win!   For more information on how to enter, this year's criteria and our panel of

Jewellery Certificate Level 2 at Morley Collage

Jewellery Certificate Level 2- VJE070A Morley College 13 Sep 2017 - 4 Jul 2018 This year long course is 3 hours a week from September and is an intermediate course aimed at people wanting to further their skills, start a business, work in the jewellery industry or progress onto further education.  The course covers press-forming, etching, stone setting, fashion jewellery, a competition project with the V&A museum, using found objects in jewellery and enamelling. At the end of the course there is a show which the students organise, run and participate in. It also covers running a small business, setting

Jewellery and Silversmithing Studios Available For Rent

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London is home to over 20 workshops and studios. If you’re a sole trader or a growing business working in precious metals, three of our purpose-built and affordable studio spaces are now available to hire. Just 10 minutes from Goldsmiths’ Hall, a stone’s throw from Hatton Garden and two minutes from Farringdon station, the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s workspaces provide the optimum environment and facilities for anyone work, run and grow a successful business. You’ll receive a fully-equipped studio with a bench, hearth and shelves; 24 hour security, a one year renewable license and opportunities to network within

Meet The Manufacturer to feature 'Meet The Expert' Sessions

For people thinking about starting up or expanding a business, 'Make it British' will have a team of experts on hand at this year’s Meet the Manufacturer event, offering one-to-one practical advice and hands-on experience on different aspects of manufacturing and business development. The 'Meet the Expert' team will be on-site to answer questions on the hot topics of sourcing, production, branding and finance.  The Meet the Expert team includes: David Reay, previously Manufacturing and Sourcing Director at J Barbour and Sons. Daliah Simble, previously Production Director at Roland Mouret, set up her own fashion consultancy in 2015. Alison Lewy

Small Awards

The Small Awards are a new awards body dedicated to celebrating small businesses across the UK. With 5.5 million small businesses in the UK, there are huge numbers of small businesses doing great things that may not be recognised by awards due to geography, scale or even awareness of the benefits such awards can bring. The Small Awards will change that! All applications will receive feedback with all shortlisted businesses receiving free national PR and an invite to the fabulous awards ceremony. The Awards are: High Street Hero Best high street business Bricks and Clicks Award Best multi-channel small business

Getting Started 2018

Call for Applications: Getting Started Have you graduated in the last five years form a certified UK Precious Metal course? Do you need support in developing your business skills, but aren’t sure exactly what skills you need? Getting Started could be the course for you. What is this course about? Getting Started is a FREE, one week business taster programme for recent graduates who want to pursue a career within the industry. Funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, the course is delivered and takes place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell. Course dates 9am until 5pm, Monday 8th to Friday 12th

Harriet Kelsall wins Cambridge's ‘Independent Retailer of the Year' Gong

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won the ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’ gong at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2017. Leading businesses from across the city recently gathered for a gala dinner in the Great Hall, Kings College where Justin Webb of BBC Radio Four announced the winners.  Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery opened the doors of its Green Street Studio and Shop in May 2005, and since then it has grown from strength to strength, winning a multitude of national awards. The business was praised by a panel of judges for pioneering bespoke jewellery on the UK high street.

Designer-Maker Studios Available at The Sorting Office

Are you an emerging local creative looking to progress your artistic practice and take your business to the next level? The Sorting Office designer-maker studios in Eastleigh is currently offering affordable studio space to start-up and mid-stage artists and makers. In joining the studios you will benefit from the following: 24/7 access to your own studio space Low cost rent which includes all bills and wifi Shared kitchen area and toilet access A wonderful, welcoming community of artists Dedicated business mentor Free access to quarterly networking events, workshops and seminars Access to Screen Printing and Production facilities Download an application

New Research: Businesses Relaxed About IP Risks with 3D Printing

New research from law firm  DMH  Stallard  has found that while many companies are excited by the use and potential of 3D printing, they currently don’t see it posing much of a threat to their intellectual property (IP). This is despite the fact that 3D printing can make counterfeiting goods easier.   The qualitative research spoke to companies working across such areas as using 3D printing to produce prototypes as well as finished parts, and those developing software relevant to 3D printing, design protection and data logistics.   “Of the companies we spoke to, who all operated in a business-to-business

IKEA Bootcamp Accelerator

IKEA Bootcamp Accelerator for Start Ups Organised by IKEA A three-month Sweden-based accelerator programme for start-ups from anywhere in the world that are creating solutions to everyday problems. Based in Älmhult, Sweden, the programme will offer participating start-ups co-working space in the IKEA Range & Supply Democratic Design centre, including access to the prototype shop, test labs and in-house expertise on topics such as business development, UX, design, growth hacking and fundraising. The selected start-ups will also benefit from a €20,000 grant, tailored mentorship from an IKEA business professional and Rainmaking’s network, and free accommodation in Sweden for the duration.

Call for Applications: Getting Started 2017

Have you graduated in the last five years from a certified UK Precious Metal course? Do you need support in developing your business skills but aren’t sure exactly what skills you need? Getting Started could be the course for you. What is the Getting Started course? Delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre and funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, Getting Started is a free, one week business taster programme for people who want to pursue a career within the industry. Delivered as a series of seminars, interactive workshops and talks from keynote speakers, the programme focuses on: how best to sell your

British Fashion Council Releases #LONDONISOPEN Video

London is a fashion, business and cultural capital and is open for business. The British Fashion Council is supporting Mayor Sadiq Khan’s #LondonIsOpen campaign by releasing this exclusive film. [http://youtu.be/ebXs4Wnb2ds] Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said, “London Fashion Week begins today, showing that London is open to the world and is an international leader of creativity and entrepreneurship. There’s a fantastic range of designers and talent on the schedule this season, highlighting the very best the industry has to offer – from big brands to independent retailers, the London fashion scene has never been more diverse. The fashion

Fairtrade Gold Jewellery UK Push

The Fairtrade Foundation have unveiled an exciting new initiative as part of its Fairtrade Gold campaign, tagged ‘I DO’, to stamp out practices that have tarnished the jewellery industry’s reputation.   The push will kick off with a series of five nationwide conferences which will be held across England, Scotland and Wales throughout September and October. It will also include the launch of a unique new e-learning platform, a Fairtrade gold business advice clinic and seminar hosted by International Jewellery London, and the creation of a suite of new business resources and new campaigner literature. The conferences will be attended

Harriet Kelsall is invited to join the British Hallmarking Council

Leading jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall has been invited to join the British Hallmarking Council. The statutory body ensures all items being sold in the UK as precious metals are hallmarked to confirm they meet the legal standard. The process of hallmarking in Great Britain began over 700 years ago and in Harriet’s new role as Non-Executive Director, she will represent retail jewellers and continue the protection of consumer rights in the British Jewellery industry.  Harriet Kelsall is one of the most respected bespoke jewellery designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today. She founded her business –

Various Manufacturing Units

Various Manufacturing Units For Sale We are selling our casting shop set up, most of it has been barely used as when we got it we moved our studio to London and stopped manufacturing in-house. Never Used J2-R Vacuum Casting Machine + Pump.   Perfect for casting production and productivity, great quality casts.  £4200  Used Furnace   Can take x4 large flasks used for 6 months great for small / Medium scale production  £1000 Used Twice Project 1200   3D Printer Perfect for jewellery samples / masters / direct wax, has a wide range of printer materials from resin /

Jewellery Carrying Black Case

Jewellery Carrying Black Case For Sale Jewellery Carrying Black Case with 12 velvet trays included. Used only few times  35 x 40 x 21cm overall dimensions  37 x 20 x 2,5cm each tray £45.00 Collection in person from NW3, Belsize Park tube station I am selling this wonderful carrying case. I bought originally two of them in USA as I couldn't find anything in U.K. The original price was £70. It is great to carry your jewellery to trade shows, exhibition and showcase in galleries. There are 12 velvet smooth trays inside without divisions. Solid construction with strong zipper and

Re:Fine Holiday 2017

The Store at MAD Launches RE:FINE Holiday 2017 Featuring 32 International Fine Jewelers On Thursday, November 16th, from 5:30 – 8:30pm The Store at MAD is pleased to premiere its new collection of contemporary fine jewelry for sale. RE:FINE Holiday 2017, previously known as Redefining Fine Jewelry will bring together a highly curated group of 32 international artists and designers, including eight jewelers selected for their alternative bridal collections. The Store’s entry into bridal jewelry is in keeping with its RE:FINE philosophy, which focuses on today’s woman’s desire for jewelry that bespeaks her personal style. All RE:FINE artists offer a

Matte White Plastic Acrylic Display Items

For Sale: Matte White Plastic / Acrylic Display Item Used matte white plastic/acrylic display items.  All purchased from 3D displays.  Used for the past 5 years in a small contemporary designer jewellers, needs cleaning to remove sellotape marks and finger-prints.  Bracelet curves Necklace stands Earring displays  Large and small busts Bulk Purchase Approximate numbers:  20 x bracelet curves (some cut to size)  30 x pendant curves (some cut to size)  25 x solid perspex necklace blocks 50 x small and large stud stands 80 large and medium busts 20 x small busts Location Corbridge, Northumberland. Price Ideal for start-up or

BE JEWELLED

Be Jewelled  Open Studio exhibition and sale of jewellery by the Flux Studios collective Showing at Fux Studios, 14 of the most exciting jewellers whose exceptional creativity is forged from the streets of South London:  Alex Yule Barbara Yarde Barbora Rybarova Becky Dockree Elena Timbaliuc Emma McGilchrist Ezra December Heidi Agbowu Ilona Guest Jacqui Qinn Katherine Brunacci  Maggie Laing Raffaella Nissi Vicky Forrester Celebrating our diversity with influences from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Slovakia, Moldova, Nigeria, The Carribean, Tasmania  Also showing at Vanguard Court: Creatives including Musu Quilts Black Cactus printed textiles Chris Keenan ceramics Carina Ciscato ceramics

News Edit: 17 June 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Incredible photos reveal spooky hidden shipwrecks as divers find lost treasure ship Devon Live: Cannons and an anchor are among the items found on what's believed to be one of the richest shipwrecks off the coast. www.devonlive.com A 'perfect' diamond and Peggy Rockefeller's beloved jewels The Telegraph: Last month’s three-day sale of Peggy and David Rockefeller’s art collection was, as expected, the most valuable estate auction in history, raising $832.6 million www.telegraph.co.uk From Australia with love: Calleija’s rare diamond delights The Telegraph: John Calleija, the Australian fine jeweller, came into the

New Showcase App Launches to Release Industry ‘Hidden’ Stock

Two  experienced  professionals  from  within  the  jewellery  trade have launched   a  revolutionary  app  to  the  marketplace. The  app  enables  members  of  the  trade  to  both  showcase  and  source  jewellery,  watches  and  antiques  and  if  they  so  wish,  advertise  items  for  sale  to  consum ers . Fundamental  to  the  anticipated  success  of  the  app  is  its  new  and  original  concept  which   is  based  on  providing  an  innovative,  cost  effective  selling  tool  in  an  easy  to  use  and  manage  platform. Sellers  on  the  app  will  be  able  to  list  items  for  sale ;  at  trade  prices  for  fellow  professionals  and/or 

Lower Ground Jewellery Studio For Rent

Lower Ground Jewellery Studio For Rent A modern lower ground jewellery studio featuring hard-wearing flooring, natural light and a high ceiling. Amenities: Air Conditioning, Wheelchair Lift Natural Light 7 days/ 24 hours access Total net area: 368 sqft ( 34.1 sq meters ) Rent: £1,073.33+VAT per month, paid quarterly in advance £3,864 (£3,220+VAT) service charge: £231+VAT per month, paid quarterly in advance £831.60 (£693+VAT) No Business Rate on this workshop (rated at £5,400 over £12,000) Landlord interested in long term lease. Location: Hatton Wall London EC1N 8JH The actual business is interested in change premisses. You can call and arrange

Energetic amulets: ‘’living technology’’ by John Farris

John Farris, affectionately deemed just 'Farris' by his fans, is not your average jeweller. From the red rocks of Sedona, he creates beautiful jewellery and sculpture using a unique ''guided'' technique. By his own admission, John Farris’ business was born out of reactionary emotion. His story begins in picturesque Northern California, in 2010. ‘’Making these amulets was not even on my radar. I had purchased an amazing pendant from a friend’s store and had really fallen in love with it! Well, the next day she contacted me and said I needed to return it as the pendant was her [business] partner's

Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery at New Designers

The Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery will be exhibiting at New Designers 2017 at the Islington Business Design Centre from Wednesday 28th June - Sunday 2nd July 2017. The School will be showing in the Jewellery & Contemporary Design Crafts Zoe on stand JC38. Exhibitors from the school have graduated from the School's  Diploma in Jewellery Design course. New Designers Part 1 Design disciplines – Textiles & Fashion  – Costume Design  – Jewellery & Precious Metalwork  – Ceramics & Glass  – Contemporary Design Crafts  – One Year On Dates 28 June – 01 July 2017 A Venue Business Design Centre 52 Upper

Services Offered

Here we have compiled signpost list of jewellery and allied trade services available... Accountancy FreeAgent Small Business Online Accounting. Making accounting for business simple. www.freeagent.com Jewellery Manufacturing Service  Thai Design Distributors Ltd. www.thaidesignuk.com www.thaidesignuk.com Outworking Services Annette Warham Jewellery Annette Warham is an experienced Jeweller specializing in Designing, Stringing, Repairing & Restoring Beadwork, both Modern & Antique. www.annettewarham.co.uk info@annettewarham.co.uk   Brightcut Micro Pave Specialists. Clean and careful craftsmanship with close attention to detail. 07717803700 brightcutsetting@gmail.com CAD Man Cad-Man is a total technology ‘one-stop shop’ for small and medium size enterprises, cad design, rapid prototyping and laser welding to the jewellery trade.

Goldsmiths' Fair goes digital in reaction to pandemic

Goldsmiths’ Fair, the selling event and exhibition for fine jewellers and silversmiths, is launching a digital Fair in 2020. The Fair will provide an online platform for around 130 exhibitors and established visitors, 9,000 of who ordinarily attend the live event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London, as well as to new audiences from around the world. The Goldsmiths’ Company, who run the event – an essential stop on the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver calendar – is moving the Fair 2020 and its programme of talks, events and exhibitions online, to support business recovery for

Solo Exhibition Space at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

Exhibition Space at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury Fisherton Mill has only three exhibition slots left for 2021 - available for artists looking to exhibit, both solo and group applications are welcome. If you'd like to get your work up on the walls in the Main Gallery email  admin@fishertonmill.co.uk With our fab cafe on the ground floor and the exciting Gallery shop alongside, as well as all the other creative studios,  Fisherton Mill really is a great location in which to expand a business. fishertonmill.co.uk

Studio / Workshop Space to Let - Exeter

Studio / Workshop Space to Let - Exeter Air conditioned light space approx 170 sq ft to let over Polkadot Jewellery Gallery, Exeter. Accessed by independent door and stairway. Shared use with one other tenant of bathroom and kitchenette. Rent payable £450 monthly in advance to include water and electricity. Eligible for small business rate. Property is fully alarmed. Access is restricted to 9.30 - 5.30pm six days a week. Contact Julia at  henstreet@icloud.com

One-Stop-Shop Jewellery Service

One-Stop-Shop Jewellery Service Highly qualified Jeweller with over 30 years experience in the jewellery business currently has a space to take on new regular work. Offering a professional service for trade and individual customers.  Specializing in: CAD design All kinds of stone setting including micro setting Bespoke jewellery Hand engraving Handmade jewellery Mounting Masters making Laser service Reconstruction Antique repair Rhodium plating Contact 07710844669 jstroinska@outlook.com www.jogoldsmith.co.uk 

H S Walsh & Sons celebrate their 45th Year at Spring Fair

H S Walsh have exhibited since the show opened in Birmingham in 1976. A trusted, well established name in the industry, their knowledgeable staff will be on stand to demonstrate a range of cutting edge equipment. H S Walsh was established in 1947 and have long been the go-to company for tools and equipment for both the jewellery and watch trade. Still very much a family style business, they pride themselves on their customer service and personal connection with their clients. In an increasingly competitive market, they are aware that any technological advantage they can offer the industry is a

Istanbul International Jewelry, Watch & Equipment Fair 2019

Istanbul Jewelry Show 21-24 March 2019  Istanbul Expo Center  48th Istanbul International Jewelry, Watch & Equipment Fair  Istanbul Jewelry Show is comprehensive marketplace for international jewelry community and professionals. The ever growing number of participants and attendants accompanied with the value added trade show services have created a unique business environment in one of the fastest developing regions of the world.  Dates 21 - 24 March 2019 Venue Istanbul Expo Center (CNR Expo)  For More Information .istanbuljewelryshow.com

Crafts Council - Makers Needs Survey 2019

Crafts Council - Makers Needs Survey 2019 The Crafts Council look to support artists, makers and designers through their business development needs of their creative practices.  Tell them how they can support you by completing this survey (link below). Your opinions help shape the Ctafts Council services.  The first 20 surveys completed will receive a complimentary ticket to Collect: Crafts Council’s International fair of Contemporary Objects at Saatchi Gallery in February 2019. www.surveymonkey.co.uk

Lidl Public Art Commission

Lidl Public Art Commission Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) wish to commission a public artwork for the roundabout outside the new Lidl Distribution Centre in Nursling, Southampton. As a key entrance site to the Adanac Business Park and thriving economic area the artwork should act as a landmark piece. It should be innovative whilst making reference to the heritage of the southern tip of the Test Valley and Southampton. Aims & Objectives To produce an artwork of high quality design that is a suitable size and scale for the chosen site To produce an artwork that is innovative and bespoke

British Fashion Council Fashion Forum 2017

The British Fashion Council and The Ned bring together business leaders to tackle the future of the industry at the Fashion forum 2017. The Fashion Forum - organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and The Ned in collaboration with the open innovation advisory firm, The Current - brought together a carefully curated group of 140 industry leaders from fashion, investment and technology to debate, share knowledge and insight on how individual businesses and the fashion industry collectively, can be ‘Fit for the Future’. The Fashion Forum is a think tank to debate the important issues of the sector; engage

One Year On 2017

One Year On is a high profile, focused feature within New Designers, showcasing designers with an entrepreneurial flair in their first year of business. It is a curated exhibition and those who are chosen to exhibit are selected by a panel of industry specialists on the strength and ambition demonstrated through their work. One Year On is one of the busiest zones of New Designers and is an unmissable destination for buyers, collectors and press alike. It presents an amazing opportunity to meet potential employers, buyers, press and industry professionals. Applications are now open for One Year On 2017. To

Sima Vaziry Jewellery to open first shop at the OXO Tower

Sima Vaziry Jewellery & Katherine Elizabeth Millinery have come together and made the decision to open a boutique studio and shop in order to showcase their award winning creations. The attractive high end items on display will appeal to a wide audience who appreciate exquisite design and craftsmanship. Their strengths are that they have already been in business for many years and have successfully achieved a large client base and following. They are well known in the industry and have already showed their collections in high end venues such as Cliveden House, the Berkley, The British Museum and Fortnum and

Symposium: Made in the Middle, Meet the Maker

Made in the Middle: Meet the Maker Symposium  Talking Practice, in association with Vittoria Street Gallery and Craftspace, is delighted to present Made in the Middle: Meet the Maker. Please join us for an afternoon symposium exploring the routes into business for new and more established craftspeople, and an evening soiree in the company of the Made in the Middle exhibitors over a glass of wine. The Symposium is comprised of two panels, the first with makers who are embarking on their careers and the second with those who are perhaps a little more seasoned by experience. They will give

Public Art Commission, Mill Road, Cambridge

Expressions of interest are invited from artists with experience of working in the public realm to develop a site-specific artwork, or series of artworks. The artwork should enhance the setting for the new student accommodation and reference the unique heritage and context of Mill Road, Cambridge.  There is a vibrant cultural and business scene within Mill Road and engagement with the community and students at Anglia Ruskin University throughout the development process is a requirement. The Brief: www.placeservices.co.uk Budget for the Project: £46,000. Project Completion Date: February 2018 For more information and to download a copy of the brief please

Genna Design 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition

The award winning jewellery business Genna Design is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year. As part of this celebration, the jeweller will be showing its first solo show at which it will showcase the launch of a brand new 3D printed collection. The exhibition will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October between 12.00pm -5.00pm. As part of this celebration, the jeweller will be showing her first solo show and will showcase the launch of a brand new 3D printed collection. A feature of the event will allow members of the public to play with 3D design

Bright and Airy Studio Available in St John’s Square

Bright and airy studio available in Craft Central St John’s Square site.  £594.98 (178 SQFT) a month including 24/7 access, business rates, heating and water.  Excluding wi-fi, gas, electricity.  Available immediately. Please contact Paul via email for more info and to arrange a viewing: paul.hart@craftcentral.org.uk

Staffordshire University

We are the Connected  University . We're connected to the needs of our students, to business and to society. Our city campus in Stoke-on-Trent is the  University's  nerve centre. We deliver world class healthcare education at our specialist Centres of Excellence in  Stafford  and Shrewsbury.  Undergraduate 3D Design: Contemporary Jewellery and Fashion Accessories - BA (Hons) www.staffs.ac.uk

Jewellery Sales Associate, Kings Hill Jewellery - St Albans

The role Jewellery Sales Associate Kings Hill Jewellery St Albans Kings Hill Jewellery is an award-winning family business and destination jeweller with a long trading history spanning over 60 years. Regularly recognised by its peers and the trade as one of the top independent jewellers in the country and featured in Retail Jeweller ‘Inspiring Independents’, as recently as 2020. The store specialises in Fine Jewellery, Bespoke Wedding & Engagement Rings, and Pre-Owned Luxury Watches. An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and confident Sales and Customer Relationship Associate to join the team. Job Role The role will consist of face to

Full-Time Jeweller, Maya Magal London - Marylebone, London

The Role Full-Time Jeweller Maya Magal London Kings Cross, London Salary: £20 000 - £22 000 We're a London based small jewellery business with three shops across central London. Our collections are designed by our founder Maya and then skilfully handmade by our jewellers in our London workshop and a trio of trusted artisans in Jaipur. As we are moving to in-house manufacturing, with more and more of our collections being crafted in our London workshops, we are looking for a new jeweller to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's eager to contribute to the

Diamond Setter, M Christmas Diamond Setters - Hatton Garden, London

The role Diamond Setter or Good Improver M Christmas Diamond Setters Hatton Garden, London We now seek a qualified Diamond Setter or a good Improver for a full time position. Wages to be agreed on ability after a two week paid trial. To apply please send us your CV and covering letter by using the application form below, or call  Mark to discuss further on 0207 4058835 About us M Christmas Diamond Setters is an established business based in the heart of Hatton Garden on Greville Street. Our workshop supplies all aspects of the jewellery trade including diamonds, all gem

Full Time Experienced Bench Jeweller, Stone Setter and Designer, Browns Jewellers - Harrogate

The role Full Time Experienced Bench Jeweller, Stone Setter and Designer Browns Jewellers Head Office, Harrogate We are an independent family-owned jewellery business with nine stores in Yorkshire and a fast-growing retail jewellery website. We are looking for a hardworking, experienced and dynamic individual who works with attention to detail and provides customer service of the very highest standard, ensuring a flawless customer experience to independently set up and run our new jewellery workshop at our head office in Harrogate. As an experienced skilled jeweller you will be required to carry out general bench work for our stores’ repair service

Production Manager, Diane Kordas Jewellery - London

The Role Jewellery Production Manager Diane Kordas Jewellery West London Diane Kordas prides itself on simple designs with a touch of modern glamour, making each piece unique and opulent. The intricacy of the collection combines black, white and coloured diamonds, as well as sapphires and other semi precious stones, expertly set in 18kt gold. Diane Kordas Jewellery is seeking a talented Production Manager. This is an opportunity to join the West London based team on a full-time basis, overseeing and managing the production side of the fine jewellery business. This is a hugely exciting role, with the opportunity to join

News Edit: 28 June 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news...   These are the 6 most searched for jewelry trends on the internet this year Vogue: From colorful beads to layered necklaces and superimposed rings, here is the ranking of the 6 most sought-after jewelry trends on the Internet this year according to Stylight. vogue.fr 150-year-old Sheffield jeweller, HL Brown, focused on customer safety as it returns following coronavirus closure The Star: James Frampton is proud of the Sheffield business founded by his great-great-grandfather in 1861. thestar.co.uk Jeweller turns electronic waste into eye-catching

News Edit: 21th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Five minutes with… Emirati entrepreneur Noor Shamma Gulf Business: The founder of an eponymous New York City-based jewellery brand ensures that ethical and sustainable practices are implemented right through the supply chain. gulfbusiness.com What does it actually mean to be an ethical and sustainable jewellery brand? Fashion Journal: How to tell if ‘sustainable’ jewellery brands are really putting in the work, according to the founder of one. fashionjournal.com.au Missoma launches its first fine jewellery collection Harpers Bazaar: The affordable brand branches out with solid gold and diamond pieces.

Postponed: OROAREZZO 2020

Postponed: OROAREZZO 2020 19 - 22 June 2020 In light of the critical on-going health crisis, Italian Exhibition Group has decided to postpone OROAREZZO 2020 to a later date.  A decision taken both on observing the general scenario and listening to the business needs of the exhibiting companies and, therefore, with the desire to ensure customers and traders with a new calendar positioning that will be fully attended by international buyers.  The new dates for OROAREZZO 2020 have been set as Friday 19 June to Monday 22 June  and take into consideration the current seasonal forecasts for a positive evolution of the

News Edit: 6th December 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Where Black lives don’t matter to jewellers Jewellery Business: After  Alexia Connellan  graduated from Columbia University with an art degree, the luxury-design jeweller worked as a professional photographer, and then as a project manager in the tech sector.  .jewellerybusiness.com New Brand To Know: Jessie Thomas Forbes: Jewelry is a family affair for Jessie Thomas who has a shop and workshop she shares with her father David Thomas, a master goldsmith in London. forbes.com Shop London: The local jewellery brands to know about Evening Standard: The small, local and

NAJ Awards 2019

Call for Entries: NAJ Awards 2019 5 December 2019 Johns Hotel, Solihull There’s still time to recognise your unique business, super team or invaluable colleague. Application Deadline The deadline for entries to the NAJ Awards 2019 has been extended until midday on Monday 28 October 2019 , in order to increase the number of entries from all areas of the industry. Entrants now have 5 days to perfect their entries to ensure they have the best chance of scooping an industry accolade at this year’s awards. About the Awards The NAJ Awards 2019  recognise companies, teams and individuals in the jewellery

LIFT programme, LB Camden

Call for Applications:  LIFT programme, LB Camden Camden is working with Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets to deliver the LIFT programme, making jobs and entrepreneurship in the knowledge economy more inclusive. Applications are OPEN for the next round of the Survive and Pivot Programme! Camden has joined forces with Foundervine and OneTech to deliver the free expert-led programme, supporting businesses impacted by the pandemic The course includes  vital enterprise support and training— focusing on topics such as customer discovery, finance readiness and strategy. The business incubator will start in March, with places open to any Camden based SMEs that have

The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award 2019

Call for Applications: The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award 2019 Cockpit Arts have announced that the Arts Society Award at Cockpit Arts is now open for applications. The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award comprises of business support provided by Cockpit Arts as well as subsidised studio space for one year. Applications are invited for the Award which aim to support professional craftspeople working with traditional craft skills. Particular consideration will be given to crafts requiring skills at risk of dying out. The Award is worth £3,000 towards a studio at either Cockpit Arts site, to be supplemented with £1.650

VICENZAORO 2020

VICENZAORO 2020 17 - 22 January 2020 Vicenza, Italia For centuries, the city of Vicenza and its surroundings have been synonymous with excellence in gold and jewellery. Vicenza today is an unrivalled international hub for the sector, hosting events and offering a multitude of services that cater for every aspect of the jewellery business.  Underpinned by technical expertise and a sense of artistry that spans generations of passionate artisans. This year the Show will, in fact, be held two weeks earlier, from 7 to 11 September, to avoid overlapping with international fashion dates, thus making it easier for operators from

Q&A: Aishleen Lester

Aishleen Lester is an emerging new talent in the jewellery industry, having founded her new business in 2016 after coming to jewellery design at Kensington & Chelsea College through evening classes. She is a well reputed fine artist in her own right, known for large scale, sculptural installations who’s work is held in private collections and has previously exhibited in the Riflemaker and Nyehaus galleries. Trained at Wimbledon School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, she built up her jewellery industry credentials by working with the likes of Shaun Leane and Paul Raven before venturing out on her own

VICENZAORO 2019

VICENZAORO 2019 7 - 11 September 2019 Via dell'Oreficeria 16 36100 Vicenza, Italy For centuries, the city of Vicenza and its surroundings have been synonymous with excellence in gold and jewellery. Vicenza today is an unrivalled international hub for the sector, hosting events and offering a multitude of services that cater for every aspect of the jewellery business.  Underpinned by technical expertise and a sense of artistry that spans generations of passionate artisans. This year the Show will, in fact, be held two weeks earlier, from 7 to 11 September, to avoid overlapping with international fashion dates, thus making it

Toye Kenning & Spencer secure £1M funding

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners, has provided Toye Kenning & Spencer Limited, the oldest continuously operating company in Birmingham, with a £1 million loan to invest in equipment, improve facilities and support growth of the business. Established in 1685, Toye manufactures a range of medals, regalia, bespoke jewellery, badges, including coloured ribbons, braids and laces, used in the production of ceremonial uniforms and gowns. The firm has held a Royal Warrant to the British Royal Family without interruption since the reign of Queen Victoria to the current monarch Queen Elizabeth the II. Toye

BIJORHCA PARIS 2020

BIJORHCA PARIS Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, France 17 - 20 Junauary 2020 At BIJORHCA PARIS you will discover new products, services, innovations…  and ensure you are always on top of the latest trends! From fashion, fine jewellery and watches, through to raw materials, technical industries, packaging and services,  you will receive a complete 360 offer. BIJORHCA PARIS is also a must-attend for networking and business meetings, with special events and features, a trends area, competitions, workshops and much more…  Dates From Friday 17 to Monday 20 January 2020 Hours From January 17 to 19 from 9:30 a.m. to

Jewellery Quarter Festival and Open Studios Open Day Event – Selling Opportunity

Call for Applications: Jewellery Quarter Festival, Open Studios & Open Day Event A Selling Opportunity 29 th  June 2019 School of Jewellery, Birmingham As part of the Jewellery Quarter Open Studios we announce a call out for exhibitors to take part in our School of Jewellery Open Day event on Saturday 29 June – 10am-4pm We are looking for our school Alumni who are trading as jewellery designer makers and currently running their own business. We are offering a ‘market’ stall selling event in the Vittoria street gallery, our main atrium. Limited spaces available so apply now   What you get

Pirelli Park Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission: Pirelli Park Public Art Commission Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting tenders from artists and creative design practitioners to develop and deliver an exciting, imaginative and site-specific bespoke play environment for the local community. Tenders are welcomed across the creative disciplines, and collaborative approaches between design practitioners and appropriate delivery partners of their choosing will be welcome. Full details can be found on the South East Business portal  and on the South East Contemporary Visual Arts Network website .  Estimated value: £200,000.00 Image: Pirelli Arch, courtesy Eastleigh Borough Council.

Jeweller Stephen Saliba tells Benchpeg what its like in Italy during Covid-19

Jeweller Stephen Saliba has been a resident in Bristol for over 40 years. In the last year he took the plunge and re-located to Italy. He tells Benchpeg what its been like to relocate and set up a business during a pandemic. With over ten years of teaching experience, Stephen decided to set up a workshop and school of jewellery ‘Art Lab Todi’ in the historic town of Todi in Umbria. The school and workshop are located on the ground floor of a palace, within a town full of architectural gems and history. The Jewellery School is set up with

Online retailer, Jewellerybox, launch split payment method for large orders

Jewellerybox, the London based online jewellery store, have been all over our news pages recently. The company, whose mantra is to create fine jewellery at costume prices, have been making waves with their business model; which seems to be resembling popular fashion brands. Earlier in the year, we saw Jewellerybox partner with the app regain, to offer customers discounts in exchange for recycling their clothes. And last month, released an International Women’s Day collection, where purchases were matched 1 to 1 with donations to women’s shelters throughout London.  Keeping up with all the latest e-commerce trends, such as same-day delivery

Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs

Call for Applications:  Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs  For 27 years the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs has helped creatives bring their ideas to life. Partnering with MeWe360, the programme aims to enable and celebrate talented 18-30 year olds driven to make positive social impact through their creative enterprise. £60,000 prize fund £100,000 worth of business support 5 winners DBACE supports visionary creative entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-30 who are driven by a mission to create and sustain social value through their enterprise. DBACE aims to reach ambitious individuals from all backgrounds with ideas that will improve

International Jewellery London 2019

International Jewellery London 2019 1 - 3 September 2019 Olympia, London International Jewellery London is the UK’S leading trade event for the international jewellery industry. The event showcases the latest product ranges from over 520 high end, finished jewellery manufacturers, designers, loose gemstones suppliers, and retail services suppliers. IJL attracts an unparalleled range of jewellery-focused and pre-qualified buyers from 71 countries in an exclusive trading environment, to do business, share knowledge and network in the heart of London - the UK’s style capital. Inspiring the industry for over 60 years, IJL showcases future industry trends, provides a 100% free comprehensive education

News Edit: 7 July 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   The Most Exquisite Jewellery To See At Masterpiece London 2019 Is jewellery an ornament or an art form? www.vogue.co.uk The most spectacular High Jewellery from Paris Haute Couture Week www.telegraph.co.uk Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme BoF: Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie. www.businessoffashion.com High jewellery is being embraced as an art form worthy of public adoration - and it's about time The Telegraph: It’s not just me; jewellery is making headlines more and more these days. www.telegraph.co.uk Dior celebrates 20 years of fine

Craft & Design Fair, Wellington College, Crowthorne

Craft & Design Fair 25 - 27 October 2019 Wellington College, Crowthorne The Craft in Focus Berkshire craft fair is held at Wellington College. Set in around 400 acres, this is one of the oldest independent schools in the country and provides the perfect backdrop for a show of this calibre. This is an indoor event with ample free parking and full disabled access (disabled and elderly parking is via the entrance through the business park). As well as a varied selection of craftmakers there are also exhibitors selling food products including condiments, spices, oils, chocolates, Christmas puddings and cakes,

Christmas Jewellery Show 2019

Christmas Jewellery Show 2 November 2019 - 11 January 2020 Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds Established and emerging jewellers are celebrated in this exhibition of contemporary jewellery.  A selection of 5 jewellers in their first 5 years of business and 5 who have been making for 5+ years come together to highlight the craftsmanship behind jewellery making today. 5 Established Jewellers Bea Jareno Jewellery making is a life-long passion for Bea.  She learnt watch-making as a young child with her grandfather and vividly remembers her first experience of seeing a ring being made; she knew from that moment that

Online event celebrating the Jewellery Quarter’s independent businesses

Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) organises one-day online event celebrating the Quarter’s independent businesses On Saturday June 13, viewers can enjoy an exciting day filled with online entertainment within the safety of their own four walls. JQ at Home is a celebration of the artistry, creativity and history of this unique Quarter of Birmingham - an area of the city which has been hit especially hard during the Coronavirus crisis. With a large proportion of businesses in the Jewellery Quarter being part of the hospitality, retail and arts sectors, many businesses were forced to cease trading from as early

Craft Festival, Cheltenham 2019

Call for Applicaitons: Craft Festival, Cheltenham 2019 (formerly Made by Hand, Cheltenham)  20 - 22 March 2020 Cheltenham Town Hall,  Cheltenham The Craft Festival Cheltenham (formerly Made by Hand, Cheltenham) applications open in June. All exhibitors are selected for quality by a panel of industry professionals. Full details about sizes and prices are on the individual application forms.  There is a non-refundable administration fee of £15 to apply. Stand sharing is not permitted.  Start Up is a dedicated area for makers who have been in business for 2 years or less. Our aim is to support fledgling careers and to encourage and

Eric N Smith 1949 – 2019

1 June 1949 – 3 April 2019 Scottish jeweller Eric N Smith has passed away at the age of 69. The jeweller was a celebrated designer, master craftsman and jewellery business owner for more that 50 years. Smith was born in Ralston, Paisley, the elder of two children to Margaret and Alexander Smith, a Senior Designer at the Templeton Carpet Factory in Glasgow. Eric attended the Croftfoot Primary and King’s Park Secondary, and later secured a bursary to complete his secondary education at the independent Allan Glen’s School, Glasgow. He went on to study at Glasgow School of Art where

Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland

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New Designers 2019

New Designers 2019 3,000 creative minds under one roof 26 June – 6 July 2019 The next generation of visionary designers will come together at New Designers this summer, launching never-before-seen ideas, products and trends in a two-week celebration of the future of design. New Designers will take place at the Business Design Centre, London from 26 June – 6 July. Bringing together 3,000 of the brightest new creative minds under one roof and representing every area of contemporary design, New Designers is a launch-pad for fresh design talent. Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, these designers and makers have

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Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Chair of the Board of Trustees Cockpit Arts wishes to appoint a new Chair to our Board of Trustees. We invite applications from individuals experienced in governance and with the commitment, qualities and attributes to effectively lead our award-winning social enterprise supporting craft, design and creative enterprise. Home to over 140 independent creative businesses, Cockpit is London’s leading studios for contemporary craft and the UK’s only business incubator for makers. Over 30 years, we have built an international reputation for quality, integrity and artistic excellence. In 2020 we were once again recognised on the NatWest

Richard Fox takes office in a challenging year as 'Trade' Prime Warden

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Richard Fox, Managing Director of Fox Silver, has taken office as Prime Warden, in succession to Dr Timothy Schroder. With a background in silversmithing, design and business leadership, Richard has successfully created beautiful silverware for the likes of Formula One and Rolls Royce for almost four decades. His primary focus will be championing the trade of silversmiths, jewellers and allied industries during his year in office. Richard’s distiguished career as a silversmith started as an extra-curriclar activity at school, but soon became “an all-consuming passion”. After gaining a Master’s degree in design

Head of David Fowkes Jewellery Climbs New Heights

Dr Rona Mackenzie, Chief Operating Officer of jewellery designer, David Fowkes, is to embark upon the challenge of a lifetime in order to support UK innovators in business. Rona has pledged to climb the highest points in each of the seven continents of the world, starting with Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, last month. All funds raised by Rona will support a new charity, D3, launched to help support businessmen and women in getting creative, innovative and dynamic projects off the ground. David Fowkes is generously supporting D3 through the creation of a unique, handmade piece of jewellery

Senior Patina Artist, G.W. Lunt Bronze Foundry

Senior Patina Artist, G.W. Lunt Bronze Foundry We are looking for a senior patina artist to join a team of 3 patina artists in our modern foundry setting in Birmingham, West Midlands.  We are a 90 year old business and most staff have long tenures with us. We have recently completed a total renovation of our buildings and have invested in the well being and safety of our staff as our first priority. Duties Preparation of chemicals and colours for patina Patination of bronze sculptures to the customer's requirements Working directly with artists to establish the technique and colours for

New Makers Opportunity with Toast

New Makers - Toast Celebrating And Supporting Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand, creating and curating simple, functional, beautiful clothing, homeware and editorial. We are known for our thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. We believe strongly in nurturing relationships with established mills, knitters, weavers, ceramicists and artists around the world. The TOAST New Makers programme will support and mentor five emerging makers. We will offer production, design, business and marketing advice, as well as a digital and a physical platform to sell their pieces with full profits being returned to them.

Bench For Rent in Hatton Garden

Bench For Rent - Hatton Garden, London The Diamond Shop/ Wedding Ring Workshop has a work bench available for a Jeweller(Setter or Mounter) in a beautiful workshop in located in Hatton Garden. Address 3rd Floor 62 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8LR Cost: £300.00 per calendar month, includes business rates and bills (gas, electric, water, internet and waste). £300 Deposit Required. Workshop Facilities Ultrasonic and Steam Cleaner Polishing Machine Rolling Mil Laser Machine Those interested must have jewellery experience. If you are interested be contact : Sonya at 02078312909 or send an email to: info@weddingringworkshop.co.uk  / enquiries@thediamondshop.co.uk  

News Edit: 9 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news...   How The Jewelry Industry Is Mobilizing To Stamp Out Racism Forbes: In the wake of the global social justice movement over recent weeks, black jewelry designers have found themselves thrust front and center as consumers look for ways to show their support. forbes.com Shiny new business idea from Chippenham jeweller Wiltshire Times: Chippenham jeweller Tamara Eggleston has had a Eureka moment. She had to cancel her silver jewellery making workshops due to lockdown back in March. So she has invented a home jewellery making kit to keep her

Covid Forces Fashion Industry to Explore Virtual Reality Alternatives

As industries across the world have been forced to innovate and be creative in the challenges of COVID-19, one sector which was surprisingly quick to adapt was that of fashion buying. BrandLab, a unique virtual reality showroom developer, saw 500% increase in profit between May and June, as brands moved their physical showrooms to virtual. The growth has led to international investment, with new offices being launched in LA, Paris and New York and plans to expand their business beyond the fashion industry and develop direct-to-consumer platforms for everything from shopping centres and art galleries to car showrooms and football

Scientist-turned-Jewellery Designer wins support of Theo Paphitis & Kew Gardens

After beginning her working life as a lab-scientist, and spending 25 years in the NHS,  Sarah Greening now uses her science background to experiment with the chemistry of glass fusing in a kiln to create jewellery where each piece is completely unique, as are the techniques she uses. In its first year, Sarah's brand, Sarah Greening Glass, was one of the businesses selected for an award by Dragon’s Den Retail Entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis, as part of his initiative which supports small businesses in the UK. Paphitas meets with Sarah and the other winners annually, providing business advice from both himself and

News Edit: 24 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Prue Leith launches her first jewellery collection with Lola Rose and we’re obsessed Woman and Home: Prue Leith, an authority on all things culinary, is now venturing in the fashion business by launching the Prue x Lola Rose jewellery collection. womanandhome.com The value in vintage jewellery Money Week: The key to making money from jewellery is to be a dedicated follower of fashion – and to have an eye for a well-cut gemstone. moneyweek.com Resin, wood, glass: Cosmima contemporary jewellery collective puts on a united material front Wallpaper:  The North

Mark Buntz Joins GIA as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer

The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has appointed Mark Buntz as senior vice president and chief marketing officer to lead all global marketing efforts and drive the future of the GIA brand. Buntz will support the expansion of GIA’s education, laboratory services – including the new GIA Diamond Origin Report – and instruments business into new markets and extend GIA’s 4Cs of Diamond Quality consumer outreach program. He succeeds Kathryn Kimmel, who retired in August after 30 years with GIA. “Mark brings invaluable expertise with leading companies which have reached pinnacles of success in their fields,” said Susan Jacques, GIA

Professional Practice, City Lit

Professional Practice, City Lit City Lit’s advanced professional practice area is now offering a range of one-day workshops, which you can pick and mix to design your own programme of learning. New to Europe's largest adult ed college, these will provide the skills and knowledge you need to take your creative practice further, in the following areas: Technical fundamentals and skills: how to document, archive and present your work at its best. Business and commercial skills: working with clients over a brief; promoting and selling your work; running studio or a creative practice; safeguarding your intellectual property; getting to grips with

Q&A: Dan Dower

Dan Dower is the Co-Founder and Design Director at Dower & Hall, the company he established in 1990 with wife Diane Hall. The well known independent British jewellery brand has two standalone stores in London and Glasgow, has concessions in top UK department stores and are stocked up and down the country by over 100 independent retail outlets. Dan heads up the design and bespoke element of the Dower and Hall business. A graduate of Middlesex University's Jewellery Degree course, he is a  member of the National Association of Jewellers, a Freeman of the Goldsmith Company and City of London, and

V&A launch open-call for homemade signs and rainbow drawings created during lockdown

The V&A has today announced an open-call for homemade signs created during lockdown to enter its permanent collection. From rainbow signs created by children to shop signs and hand-written notes posted in public spaces, the V&A is seeking signs that have been created by individuals and communities in response to the current isolation measures.  During social distancing, homemade signs have become commonplace on our streets. Whether they state temporary closure of a business, express messages of hope or critique, or raise awareness for a good cause, these signs have become a prominent way for us to communicate with the outside world during

Jewellerybox accredited as a Good Work Standard employer

jewellerybox have become one of London’s official Good Work Standard employers. The online retailer believes this is an important recognition of their commitment to their people and also reflects the many ways in which they are striving for the best possible working conditions for their employees.  The panel was also impressed that jewellerybox offers a range of free mentoring services to black owned businesses in areas such as setting up a business, digital marketing, and website optimisation. The panel was also pleased to see that jewellerybox had become a Living Wage accredited employer whilst working towards the Good Work Standard, a clear indication

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair 1 April 2019 Glasgow The collaborative partnership of four of the UK’s leading ethically sourced gemstone suppliers, Stuart Pool (Nineteen48), Kathy Chappell (Fair Trade Gemstones), Ian Bone (Capricorn Gems) and Maira Toledo Rodrigues (Gemstones Brazil), will be offering their gemstones with full provenance of ethical sourcing to trade customers and jewellery/design students at three gem fairs in March and April. These suppliers have developed the business connections to ensure that their gems have been sourced and processed throughout the chain from mine to market to satisfy the stringent ethical requirements now being rightly sought.  “The word

50 Years of Irish Craft Nominations

Nominate your #IrishCraftHero National Design & Craft Gallery (NDCG) are inviting nominations of makers who have significantly impacted craft in Ireland, for a new touring exhibition reflecting on the evolution of craft and design in Ireland from 1971 – 2021. The project marks 50 years of Irish craft practice to coincide with Design & Crafts Council Ireland celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Having been formed 1971 as Crafts Council, the organisation has led the development of sector for five decades, nurturing the growth of craft business in Ireland and creating opportunities to support makers expand internationally. NDCG is producing this major

Surface Design Show 2020

Surface Design Show 2020 11 - 13 February 2020 Business Design Centre, London Leading architecture and design professionals gather at Surface Design Show each year to see, touch and feel surfaces from over 180 leading suppliers. Taking place next month, Surface Design Show is also a valuable opportunity for you to hear from industry experts in our dedicated speaker programme. The Main Stage is the heart of the Show and is designed to instigate debate and encourage knowledge sharing amongst visitors. Join us to discover insights and debates from an incredible line-up of industry experts and get your FREE ticket

Former National Association of Goldsmiths CEO Michael Hoare passes

Veteran jewellery industry stalwart Michael Hoare has passed after a long battle with cancer. Michael studied in the mid seventies at Leicester Polytechnic now De Montford University, and achieved a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art. After graduation he started his professional career in the retail business and joined the Co-operative Midcounties where he worked as a Department Store Manager until 1988. As a brief spell as a Training Consultant he joined the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) as saw a very speedy transition into management, and Executive management level. Furthering his interest in both training, retail and trade bodies, [youtube

Former National Association of Goldsmiths CEO Michael Hoare passes

Veteran jewellery industry stalwart Michael Hoare has passed after a long battle with cancer. Michael studied in the mid seventies at Leicester Polytechnic now De Montford University, and achieved a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art. After graduation he started his professional career in the retail business and joined the Co-operative Midcounties where he worked as a Department Store Manager until 1988. As a brief spell as a Training Consultant he joined the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) as saw a very speedy transition into management, and Executive management level. Furthering his interest in both training, retail and trade bodies, [youtube

Getting Started 2019

Call for Applications: Getting Started 2020 World-renowned British designer Solange Azagury-Partridge announced as keynote speaker for getting started 2020  The Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths, announced world-renowned British designer Solange Azagury-Partridge as its keynote speaker for its prestigious business taster programme, Getting Started 2020. Renowned for her jewellery and interior designs, Solange will be in conversation with 30 of the most talented recent UK graduates from a Precious Metal or related course about how she founded her successful brand, Solange, and what it is like to be the owner of two major boutiques

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair 2 April 2019 Edinburgh The collaborative partnership of four of the UK’s leading ethically sourced gemstone suppliers, Stuart Pool (Nineteen48), Kathy Chappell (Fair Trade Gemstones), Ian Bone (Capricorn Gems) and Maira Toledo Rodrigues (Gemstones Brazil), will be offering their gemstones with full provenance of ethical sourcing to trade customers and jewellery/design students at three gem fairs in March and April. These suppliers have developed the business connections to ensure that their gems have been sourced and processed throughout the chain from mine to market to satisfy the stringent ethical requirements now being rightly sought.  “The word

News Edit: 17th January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   West London jeweller named among UK’s 100 most inspirational female business owners S W Londoner: A West London jeweller has been named one of the UK’s 100 most inspirational female entrepreneurs. swlondoner.co.uk For the love of jewellery The News: Tasbih Qazi and Hafsa Zuberi have been designing exquisite jewellery since 2016. Their jewellery line – Esfir - offers statement gold-plated and silver pieces of jewellery - that embodies the modern woman. thenews.com.pk Quarterly jobs survey may be revived with a national scope Live Mint: The move is aimed

EC One Leads the Way with Sustainability by Becoming B-Corp Certified

London based jewellery boutique E.C. One is leading the way in sustainability within the jewellery industry, by becoming only the second jeweller in the UK to be B-Corporation Certified and joining an established community of companies using business as a force for good.  The accreditation process to become a B-Corp involves an in-depth analysis of the business’ entire social and environmental performance, to assess its impact on its workers, community, environment and customers. Other well-known brands within the B-Corp community include: Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, and Eileen Fisher. Ethics and sustainability have long been high on the agenda at E.C. [youtube

Jewelfund 2019

Call for Appliations: JewelFund 2019 £1000 Grant Available for Jewellers What is JewelFund? Since launching Jewellers Academy membership a year ago I have been so excited to see the progress of the 300 + jewellers that have joined us and committed to growing their businesses to date. There is so much you can do as a small business owner nowadays to but  I do know one of the barriers to growth can be money. This is why I’m so pleased to announce the launch of JewelFund for the second year.’ Jessica Rose. Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London

Jewellery Studio available in central Salisbury

Jewellery Studio available in central Salisbury Our current jeweller is leaving (to expand and open her own shop) and we are seeking another talented silver / goldsmith to join our community of makers and creative businesses.     The 13m2 space is available on flexible, all-inclusive terms, is fully alarmed and available shortly. There is an established demand as Fisherton Mill has had an on-site jeweller for over 14 years. Fisherton Mill is an award winning Gallery complex with 15 onsite small business units alongside an Exhibition space, Gallery Shop and fantastic Café.  Please email  admin@fishertonmill.co.uk  for further information.

The Luxury Institute recommends building brand equity through generosity and kind deeds in light of Covid-19

The Luxury Institute has published two White Papers in light of the Covid-19 global pandemic crisis. ' Luxury Institute Insights And Recommendations During The Covid-19 Crisis From The Global Luxury Expert Network ’ (23 March 2020) and ‘ Preparing To Reignite Your Luxury Business Post Pandemic’ (1 April 2020). An abstract of the White Papers reads: Build brand equity through generosity and kind deeds "Many mass marketing experts are advising brands to continue their advertising and public relations campaigns throughout the pandemic crisis. Some of that advice is triggered by the fact that the advertising and public relations industries are

Studio Space Available - Winchester

Studio Space Available Available 1st September 2020 Work creatively at the successful Colour Factory artists’ studio in central Winchester Work alongside experienced artists in a friendly and supportive environment. Established for 25 years, famous for the Winchester painted Art Bollards! The Colour Factory has major contacts in business and the arts including teaching, workshops & public art commissions. This is a great opportunity for you to generate an income through your creativity in an inspiring setting with support from fellow artists. All this will be available to you; Studio space, charming gallery/shop to sell your work, use of large garden

Cooksongold Coronavirus Statement

In a statement issued on Tuesday 31st March Cooksongold issued the following statement regardign trading: "Over the last few weeks, we have announced a number of changes to our business operation, working hard to balance what is right for our staff, our customers and the wider jewellery trade. We are constantly reviewing the situation with the latest government information, the feedback from our teams and customers, assessing if we can continue to take and despatch orders in a safe way. Whilst the UK Government has said online retailers can and should operate as normal, we no longer feel this is the

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair

Ethically Sourced Gemstone Fair 28 - 29 March 2019 London The collaborative partnership of four of the UK’s leading ethically sourced gemstone suppliers, Stuart Pool (Nineteen48), Kathy Chappell (Fair Trade Gemstones), Ian Bone (Capricorn Gems) and Maira Toledo Rodrigues (Gemstones Brazil), will be offering their gemstones with full provenance of ethical sourcing to trade customers and jewellery/design students at three gem fairs in March and April. These suppliers have developed the business connections to ensure that their gems have been sourced and processed throughout the chain from mine to market to satisfy the stringent ethical requirements now being rightly sought. 

‘Make Christmas happen’ programme launched by the National Association of Jewellers

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has today announced an exclusive programme of support for just 16 independent jewellery retailers who have their sights set on a successful festive trading period. ‘Make Christmas happen’  is a structured commercially led support programme for a cohort of 16 participants, put together for those who are best positioned within an independent jewellery businesses to ‘make it happen’. The programme will push the cohort as a group, and the individual representatives in the respective jewellery retailers to promote their business as efficiently and effectively as possible, to maximise sales through October, November and December,

Coronavirus: Antwerp World Diamond Centre postpones all planned events

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has today announced that it has made the decision to postpone all of its planned events due to the c oronavirus  outbreak. It issued a statement saying: "Due to the recent developments regarding the Cornonavirus and the advice given by the local and federal governments, AWDC has decided to postpone all planned seminars, AWDC Cafes, events, etc., at least for the coming month. W e are evaluating the situation constantly and will keep you posted on any further developments. We also advise all companies within the industry to postpone all non-essential meetings, seminars, business trips etc.

Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns

Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks. scheme provides a safety net to further protect jobs where a business is required to close comes in addition to billions of pounds of existing loans, grants and tax breaks as well as the Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs Ministers have today announced new funding to support businesses impacted by Covid 19. Businesses in England required to close due to local lockdowns or targeted restrictions will now be able to receive grants worth up to

Luxury in the Age of Technology

IPOL Special Issue Journal 7.1 Call for Papers: Luxury in the Age of Technology We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the 3rd Special Issue In Pursuit of Luxury journal in collaboration with the Journal of Design, Business & Society, published by Intellect. Luxury, innovation and technology have always been intertwined. Whether rooted in the manufacturing techniques developed during the eighteenth century or the emergence of the kinds of digital processes that impact on design, craftsmanship and production today, this fundamental relationship persists. Technology continues to influence our lives and decision making processes, as it always has.

Hatton Garden's London Jewellery School Celebrates its Tenth Year

Since opening its doors in 2009, London Jewellery School has been host to an estimated 37,283 students. Founded by jewellery entrepreneur, Jessica Rose, the school was designed to make the art of jewellery-making accessible to everyone.  From such humble beginnings, the school has since grown in strength and size, offering courses 7 days a week in a full range of topics including traditional silver work, stone setting, wax carving, and modern techniques like resin, perspex, and business practices for jewellers - and all in the very apt setting of London’s jewellery hub, Hatton Garden. ‘I am delighted and grateful that

Amberif 2019

Amberif 2019 20 23 March 2019 Amberif  is the world’s most important amber exhibition and the largest jewellery event in Central and Eastern Europe. Here business meets art, creative ideas are born, the latest trends and technologies in jewellery design are presented. Amberif  brings together 470 exhibitors from all over the world and 6,000 trade visitors from 54 countries, with the largest contingents from Russia, Germany, Lithuania, Ukraine, China, UK, Latvia, Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Finland, USA, France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Canada. The event is accompanied by exhibition previews, workshops, scientific seminars and discussion panels. AMBERIF’s highlight is

Bishopsland 2019

Call for Applications:   Bishopsland  2019 Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognised postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable. We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course in design, technical and business skills. [youtube

Jewellery Studio at Flux

Jewellery Studio at Flux Places Available –  Apply Now Looking for a specialist studio to advance your jewellery practice? We have space for new members to join our vibrant collective of jewellers at Flux Studios. Membership costs £235 pcm and provides 24/7 access to one of the best equipped jewellery studios in London. Work independently and collectively to further advance individual jewellery / technical / design / business practice. Additionally, there can be teaching and exhibiting opportunities. Location SE5 8QT For more information Visit our website here www.fluxstudios.org To Apply Email vickyforrester@fluxstudios.org

Start up Workshops - Poplar Works

Call for Applicaitons: Poplar Works Start Up Workshops CFE , in collaboration with award-winning Housing and Regeneration Community Association Poplar HARCA,  are taking on  eight brand new solo and shared studio spaces will become available for emerging SME fashion and fashion tech businesses. CFE  is London’s pioneering fashion and fashion tech business incubator and part of London College of Fashion (LCF), a constituent college of University of the Arts London (UAL). The studios are situated within Poplar Works, an exciting new development in Poplar, East London, located at 384 Abbott Road, London, E14. Currently under construction, completion is expected end of September

New Designers 2019 sparkles with a strong focus on Jewellery

Last week, New Designers kicked off its celebration of new design talent; connecting fresh graduates with industry professionals across a plethora of creative fields. On a glorious sunny Wednesday, Benchpeg attended the Business Design Centre in London to get a sneak-peak at the fresh talent; and was extremely pleased to see such a strong jewellery presence at the event.  New Designers prides itself on its progressive nature, stating “Great design never stands still, and should challenge the status quo. We champion new thinking, and new approaches to solving today’s problems through design. As society changes, so do New Designers.”  This

Wiltshire based Moleroda Finishing Systems put a shine on their brand new website

2019 marks the start of a new era at Wiltshire based company Moleroda Finishing Systems, because they have recently launched their new www.polishingjewellery.co.uk website to enable online sales. Moleroda Finishing Systems are a long established business which supply finishing systems to the jewellery trade, holding the UK’s largest felt and specialist polishing accessories. The south west based firm export to over 20 countries and manufacture polishing products in felt, diamond, wood, calicos, fine abrasive cloths, unitised material and abrasive non-woven nylon. Although originally a jewellery specific supply based company, over the years the company has diversified and widened their market

Laurence Coste opens new store in Sloane Street

Parisian jewellery designer Laurence Coste has recently expanded to Sloane street, following over 10 years of success at her premises on Walton Street. Shortly after opening there in 2006, she became known for her range of unique and colourful clip-on earrings, and the business has grown in strength and popularity ever since, leading to the decision to open this second store.  Born in Paris, Coste spent her childhood in France before moving to Chealsea in the late 80’s. Inspired by none other than Loulou de la Falaise, her passion for jewellery started at a young age when she started designing

Professional Development Workshops, Crafts Council

Professional Development Workshops - Crafts Council The Crafts Council has released tickets for their next series of workshops and 1:1 advice sessions for makers and designers – with more coming soon. They cover a range of topics including: Application writing & presentation skills Business visioning Finances for craft businesses Fundraising skills International practice IP & copyright (incl. employment law) Product photography Reaching your market (incl. social media) Relationship management with galleries and commissioners Working with manufacturers More details online www.craftscouncil.org.uk

FREE Jewellery Production 1 Course

FREE Jewellery Production 1 (Jewellery P1) Professional Development Course London 25th and 26th March 2019 Jewellery Production 1: Jewellery P1 is designed to support small jewellery businesses and Designer Makers looking to increase their productivity and profitability. Taking place on 25th and 26th March, this two-day intensive course will cover a range of topics designed to provide businesses with the knowledge and tools to help increase profitability, maximise time and attract new customers; exploring some of the ways in which they can extract more value from their business, without diluting their brand. Eligibility criteria: All businesses must be operating in

Appointment: Victoria Waugh Announced as Women’s Jewellery Network First Ethics and Sustainability Ambassador

The Women’s Jewellery Network, the UK’s only dedicated organisation supporting women working in the UK jewellery industry, today announces Victoria Waugh as its first UK Ambassador for Ethics and Sustainability. Waugh has more than 15 years’ business development experience across the clothing, jewellery and accessory sectors, plus leading the Fairtrade Foundation's work to launch Fairtrade gold, bringing a wealth of commercial expertise and knowledge of sustainable and ethical practices to the WJN and its members. Waugh joins four existing WJN regional Ambassadors in a role that will provide support and direction for WJN members wishing to know more about ethical

VICENZAORO 2018

For centuries, the city of Vicenza and its surroundings have been synonymous with excellence in gold and jewellery. Vicenza today is an unrivalled international hub for the sector, hosting events and offering a multitude of services that cater for every aspect of the jewellery business.  Underpinned by technical expertise and a sense of artistry that spans generations of passionate artisans. As a worldwide planner and event organizer, Fiera di Vicenza continues to help jewellery operators prosper from the shifting gravity of international markets.  New alliances have been made with leading jewellery trade partners in Asia, the Middle East and the

Horsham jewellers Wakefields switch buying partners

One of the south's oldest and most respected high street jewellers Wakefields in Horsham has joined the Houlden Group, switching its allegiances from The Company of Master Jewellers, to become the 30th member of the buying and business services group. Wakefields, stockists of Rolex, Thomas Sabo and Links of London among other high end brands, has been in the same family for more than 100 years and is now owned jointly by Dominic Wakefield and his sister Melissa. The store stands out on Horsham's busy High Street for its classical facade but more significantly for its durability as other famous

The Compass: Emerging Maker Programme

Call for Applications: The Compass: Emerging Maker Programme Craft Scotland is thrilled to announce the launch of Compass, a brand-new learning and development programme created specifically for Scotland-based makers. Compass is generously supported by the William Grant Foundation and Creative Scotland. Since our inception, Craft Scotland has run a variety of maker training initiatives, including; mentor and mentee training, lectures, business and marketing workshops and preparation days for makers involved in our exhibitions programme. Additionally, between 2012 – 2017, Craft Scotland supported 23 makers to undertake the Crafts Council’s Hothouse and Injection development programme. Following a review during 2017/18, Craft Scotland

Appointment: Harriet Kelsall elected first female Chair of the National Association of Jewellers

One of the UK's most respected bespoke designers Harriet Kelsall has been elected as the first female chair of The National Association of Jewellers after serving as Vice-Chair for the past two years. Well-known for championing the causes of education, ethics and the environment in the jewellery industry, Harriet brings a wide range of skills and know-how to her new role, tapping into her experience and expertise from acting as chair of the NAJ's new Education steering group, advising the Government on jewellery making skills as part of the Creative and Cultural skill academy and growing her business Harriet Kelsall

Anarkik 3D Design - Intuitive Haptic 3D Modelling Software

Donna Brennan Contemporary Presents Anarkik 3D Design - Intuitive Haptic 3D Modelling Software International Jewellery Masterclasses 7 July - 8 July 2018 This intensive Masterclass is geared to the requirements of jewellers, designer makers, applied artists and creative people who want to expand their business by taking advantage of 3D digital designing and 3D printing opportunities but find standard Computer Aided Design (CAD) programmes very intimidating. Led by designer/maker/jeweller Ann Marie Shillito: author of the book ‘Digital Crafts – Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists & Designer Makers’. Ann Marie is CEO of Anarkik3D, which develops 3D modelling software used in

Houlden Group Welcomes New Member Deacon & Son at 42nd London Event

The Houlden Group have announced that the premium retailer, Deacon & Son, will join as a new member as of March 1. The news was revealed this week at the Group’s successful two-day London Event 2018 for members and suppliers. Now in its sixth generation, Deacon & Son, the highly respected independent family business, was founded as a jewellery, watch and clockmakers in 1848 and now runs four stores across Swindon, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Richard Deacon, Managing Director of Deacon & Son, who attended the event commented: “The reason we joined to meet up with likeminded people with the same

Q&A: Ruth Tomlinson

Ruth Tomlinson is the Creative Director of her eponymous jewellery brand. She has developed an internationally recognised luxury jewellery business from her central London based atelier which has associations with some of the world’s most prestigious names. She has been hailed with influencing a new generation of jewellers with her design aesthetic and ipseity. Ruth graduated in 2001 with first class BA (Hons) degree in Three Dimensional Design from Manchester School of Art. After being selected to attend the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Getting Started course, she went on to study on the Bishopsland Post Graduate course and then was appointed as

Hailstones Designs boosted by LUX Global Excellence Award

Since winning a LUX Global Excellence Award for the Best Glass Jewellery Designer in the UK back in January, life for Staffordshire-based Sue Hailstones of Hailstones Designs has been turned upside down. To say the win has served as a confidence booster is an understatement. A former local government officer with no formal training in jewellery making, Hailstone has never really considered herself one of 'the designer gang'. The success of her glass design business, set up in 2013, seems to have come as a bit of a surprise to her though she has always been artistic, she says, as

Workshop Space Available Glove Factory Studios

Glove Factory Studios Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire Glove Factory Studios currently have a 3 person studio available. Glove Factory Studios is a workspace hub made up of thriving start-ups, creative entrepreneurs and independent professionals who feed an interactive atmosphere. It is a collection of inspiring people who enjoy the opportunity to get together, network, create and realise business ideas. The studios are an urban and professional restoration of a beautiful industrial heritage building, overlooking a courtyard, stunning open countryside and lakes. Strategically located near Bradford on Avon, and only 9 miles from Bath, and with easy access to mainline trains and the

ILJ KickStart winners announced

The lives and careers of six talented young jewellery designers are poised for lift off after they were selected as beneficiaries of the 2018 IJL KickStart initiative. Chosen for their 'strongly individual stories' the six will get premium exhibition spots at International Jewellery London 2018 in addition to a raft of marketing and business tips from ILJ and their sponsors The National Association of Jewellers to fast track their young careers. The benefits of winning this accolade will ensure they get a head start in what has become a challenging and tricky commercial environment. These benfits include a mentoring package,

Appointment: Cockpit Arts appoints Annie Warburton as new CEO

Cockpit Arts had announced the appointment of Annie Warburton as its new CEO.  After five years as Creative Director of the Crafts Council, Annie will join Cockpit in November. “Home to some of the foremost makers and designers in the country, Cockpit Arts is a beacon for making at the heart of the capital. I am thrilled to be joining this award-winning social enterprise with its admirable track record of social impact and business success. With craft in the ascendant but pressures on creative businesses intensifying, its mission has never been more vital. I look forward to working with the

Weston Beamor team earns full set of Fairtrade certificates

Weston Beamor have started 2018 with a flurry of activity with the entire customer service division earning their Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Certificates of Accreditation. Training for the certificates was prompted firstly by their award recently ‘Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year’ and also by the increasing curiosity among customers for a jewel's back story such as material origins and the supplier's trading practices. So each member of the 12-strong customer facing team took to their computers and completed the Fairtrade Foundation’s online ‘Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Certificate of Accreditation’ courses. It means the team is familiar with how the

Could 2018 mark new crypto era for UK jewellers?

Attempts to persuade UK gold dealers and jewellers to embrace the cryptocurrency Dash in their business plans in 2018 could enjoy a surge of activity following the award of 'wallets' of digital cash to 10 jewellers around the country. As part of a project to promote wider use of digital currency among retailers, a market survey, conducted in conjunction with the National Association of Jewellers last November, asked 2200 NAJ about their plans for the future use of Dash, an alternative to Bitcoin. A total of 201 companies responded, including some of the largest UK firms in the sector, many of them

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery opens in Primrose Hill, London

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News Edit: 2 December 2018

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International Fashion Showcase: Part of London Fashion Week 2019

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Domino marry new collection with improved retailer support

Dominos new wedding ring collection has launched, with not only new styles to satiate customers varied tastes but also a swiss-army knife of business support services for retailers. The 2019 ring collection is set to impress the most minimal of customers, with plain bands at different widths, to the most maximal; with engraving, signet rings, and bespoke diamond coverage- and everyone in-between.  The increase in variety ensures end customers should be able to find what they desire within the collection. New styles include three new delicate diamond set styles, five new plain profiles, twenty-two new shaped and decorative designs, twelve

Shine 2017

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Call for Applications: London Design Fair 2018

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Applications Open for Gold Membership

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The NAJ Awards

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Istanbul International Jewelry, Watch & Equipment Fair

Istanbul Jewelry Show 11 - 14 October 2018  Istanbul Expo Center  47th Istanbul International Jewelry, Watch & Equipment Fair  Istanbul Jewelry Show is comprehensive marketplace for international jewelry community and professionals. The ever growing number of participants and attendants accompanied with the value added trade show services have created a unique business environment in one of the fastest developing regions of the world.  Dates 11 - 14 October 2018 Venue Istanbul Expo Center (CNR Expo)  For More Information october.istanbuljewelryshow.com

News Edit: 29 April 2018

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Appointment: Andrew Marshall Joins DBC London as Production Manager

London based jewellery design and manufacturing process bureau DBC London has announced the appointment of Andrew Marshall as its new Production Manager. Andrew has been working within in the jewellery industry for 25 years and has previously successfully managed him own business, reaching out to customers and proactively addressing their queries. David Marshall the Managing Director of DBC London said: “We are all confident that Andrew will take on his new responsibilities with the same enthusiasm and professionalism as he has in his previous positions.” Andrew will take up his new position from 20 August 2018 at the Goldsmiths’ Centre,

Make Your Mark offer One-on-One Surgeries

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CFE Manufacturers Trade Show

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Fair Luxury Presents, Goldsmiths’ Centre

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Studio Available in Shoreditch

Part-Time Or Full-Time Bench Space Available From March 2018 Spacious airy studio in the heart of shoreditch to share with two established RCA alumni. There are two large rooms, one for designing/ meeting clients/ lounging, the other a jewellery workshop with jewellery benches, work surfaces, and essential tools. Both rooms have central heating and running water. Additionally there is a private covered outdoor space which is ideal for large work and storage- plus private parking for tenants. Rent Full time space for £310 Part-time from £200 inclusive of business rates and all bills (gas, electric, water, internet, waste) Location Units

Cockpit Arts Awards

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Meet the Experts at Jewellery and Watch 2018

In partnership with  Jewellery & Watch , taking place on the 4 th  until the 8 th  of February, the  NAJ  will be hosting five ‘ Meet the Expert ’ events on the NAJ stand (Hall 17 U22/W23). The sessions have been devised in a direct response to what is happening in the business environment and will offer solutions to businesses wanting to gain competitive advantage during 2018. A different expert will be on the stand each day of the show and available for 15-minute, one-to-one appointments from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm. Sessions with the experts are pre-bookable, you can read

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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

Starter Studio Programme for Designer Silversmiths & Jewellers

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Emerge Competition

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FREE Jewellery Production 1 Course

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Freelance Jewellery CAD Designer

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Designer Seeking Work I am an experienced Jewellery and CAD Designer based in London. Having recently made the exciting steps to become self employed and set up my own business, I am seeking freelance opportunities within the industry to use either my Jewellery design or CAD skills. I am proficient in Rhino/Matrix and can work in-house or remotely. My availability can be very flexible - please feel free to request a CV. Should you have any queries, need help or know anyone that does. Contact Please do not hesitate in emailing info@heulwenlewisbespoke.com or call 07843559856.' London

Jewellery Quarter BID sponsors micro Businesses at event

JQ designer makers are preparing to show off their talents at a new event dedicated to uniting makers, builders and inventors from around the world. A collective of talented designer makers from the Jewellery Quarter are set to exhibit at a brand new international show at the NEC next month. Anticipated to be one of the biggest creative events of the year, Makers Central brings together makers, customers, suppliers and hobbyists to share ideas, products, techniques and tools. To promote the vibrant, creative maker community that exists in the area, the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is sponsoring a

New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Awards Announced

The New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Awards were announced at the Business Design Centre, Islington on 28 June. The Goldsmiths’ Company is a leading sponsor of New Designers, the UK’s principal showcase of creative and innovative work from design graduates. While all students exhibiting jewellery and silver in the Jewellery and Contemporary Design and Crafts zone (Part 1: 28 June – 1 July 2017) were automatically considered for the awards, Andrew Fleming succeeded in the Silversmithing category and Miki Asai in Jewellery. Silversmithing Andrew Fleming from the Glasgow School of Art won for his exquisite Construct set of three ladles. Inspired

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Showcases Graduate Exhibitors

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JeDeCo Associate Membership

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Commemorative Jewellery Design Competition

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Edinburgh's Incorporation of Goldsmiths Host Ethical Symposium

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Welcome To The Journey Of AVØRA

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Christmas Open Studios 2016, Cockpit Arts - Holborn

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Jessica's winning hydrangea depicts Hockley Mint's growth

Jessica Mead, a designer at independent retailer Page Fine Jewellery in Cambridge, struck on the idea of a climbing hydrangea to depict Hockley Mint’s 25 years in business and swept to victory in their competition to mark the occasion Her winning design was made up of 25 leaves in sterling silver with Fairtrade gold elements and 25 0.01ct diamonds symbolising prosperity and vigour, the hallmarks of the Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer’s growth since it was established in 1992. “The idea behind using a hydrangea is that there is no stopping its potential for growth,” said Jessica, who previously worked as a

Christmas Open Studios 2016, Cockpit Arts - Deptford

Join Cockpit Arts in their 30th Anniversary year and meet 170 makers over two centres in central and south London. Visitors can see behind the scenes in the studios and buy work direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist-makers, past and present. Ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists, shoemakers … and a host of other crafts· Featured showcase selection by Jo Newton, Head of Buying for Fashion Beauty and Home, Fortnum & Mason Delicious food by Hand Made Food café The Holborn Magazine pop-up shop Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only business incubator for craftspeople,

Appointment: Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company

Wednesday 17 May marked the installation of trailblazing Londoner,    Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE,  as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. Judith has a background in academia, corporate strategy and business leadership, and her year as Prime Warden will launch the decade running up to the 700th Anniversary of the Company's first Royal Charter. At least £70m  will be gifted by the Livery Company and its Charity over the next 10 years in support of the gold and silversmiths’ trade, apprentice training and other charitable activities.   Recent projects include:   Funding the ‘Worship and Life’ section of

New Appointment Shatters 700-year Glass Ceiling

Wednesday 17 May marked the installation of trailblazing Londoner,    Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE,  as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. Judith has a background in academia, corporate strategy and business leadership, and her year as Prime Warden will launch the decade running up to the 700th Anniversary of the Company's first Royal Charter. At least £70m  will be gifted by the Livery Company and its Charity over the next 10 years in support of the gold and silversmiths’ trade, apprentice training and other charitable activities.   Recent projects include:   Funding the ‘Worship and Life’ section of

Imperial Time Launches Amber Jewellery Online Shop

T aking inspiration from nature and culture, Imperial Time have launched their latest stunning collection of jewellery online. Using one of the most beautiful natural resources, amber, each piece is unique, full of character, and handcrafted by the family run business.   Based in Poland and with a distribution centre in the USA, Imperial Time is taking advantage of one of its location’s most prized exports. The exquisite Baltic amber has been used by jewellers for years thanks to its alluring colour and reported healing properties. Now fans of the elegant look of amber can purchase a range of impressive,

Collective a Maker’s Exhibition - Craft Central, London

Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new designer-makers are staging an exhibition.  Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition  runs from 15-20 November 2016, and will showcase a unique blend of styles and media, including jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and breath taking ceramics. All thirteen are members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly development programme that gives selected emerging makers the tools and skills to create a sustainable and successful business. All were awarded places as the southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary

Jewellery & Watch Industry Trends: Enamel, Pink and Diamonds

The forthcoming INHORGENTA MUNICH will once again offer exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to find new inspiration for the business year. This is ensured, among other things, by the trends of the year in the jewelry and watch industry worth discovering at the trade show. INHORGENTA MUNICH describes what is fashionable in 2017. Diamonds The diamond jewelry market grew by three percent on a global scale last year already and this trend will continue. Why? Well, due to the engagement’s revival and its celebration by giving a solitaire as an engagement present, diamonds continue to gain in importance. However, consumers

Large Workshop Available For Rent - Goldsmiths' Centre, London

What workshop facilities are available? Workshops at the Goldsmiths’ Centre are highly sought-after. So we’re delighted to announce that one of the largest units in the building is now available for rent. Just 10 minutes from Goldsmiths’ Hall, a stone’s throw from Hatton Garden and two minutes from Farringdon station, the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s workspaces provide the optimum environment and facilities for anyone work, run and grow a successful business. You’ll receive a large unit, ready for fit out with data and phone ports; 24 hour security, a 5 year lease and opportunities to network within the industry through our industry

Women’s Jewellery Network to Launch at IJL

Women’s Jewellery Network to Launch at IJL The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN), a new organisation designed to connect, grow and inspire women in the industry, will make its debut at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September. The WJN aims to create a UK-wide network of women working across all sectors of the UK jewellery and watch trades, providing career advice and business networking opportunities. It will launch as a membership platform with access to online support and resources, strengthened with seasonal meet-ups and events to connect women with their peers in the trade. While the full concept will be unveiled

New Designers 2017

New Designers 2017 The exhibition for emerging design New Designers presents an unmissable opportunity to buy new products for your store or home, get inspired by fresh ideas and discover new design talent to commission or recruit. Every year over 3,000 of the most promising graduate talents from Britain’s leading design courses exhibit. The show features everything from illustration to animation, furniture to fashion, and gaming to glass and takes place at the spectacular Business Design Centre in London, the world's capital of design.  It provokes fresh thinking and kick-starts careers, providing a pipeline of young talent into the UK’s fastest growing

New Designers 2017 - Part II

New Designers 2017 The exhibition for emerging design New Designers presents an unmissable opportunity to buy new products for your store or home, get inspired by fresh ideas and discover new design talent to commission or recruit. Every year over 3,000 of the most promising graduate talents from Britain’s leading design courses exhibit. The show features everything from illustration to animation, furniture to fashion, and gaming to glass and takes place at the spectacular Business Design Centre in London, the world's capital of design.  It provokes fresh thinking and kick-starts careers, providing a pipeline of young talent into the UK’s fastest growing

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

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The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

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Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)

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Studio for Hire at The Sorting Office

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CARAT + 2017

The only international trade show dedicated solely to the diamond and diamond jewellery trade. Worth more than €75 billion terms of value, fully half of all the jewellery purchased each year is set with diamonds. There simply is no category more important in the jewellery business, and CARAT+ is the only trade show that is solely dedicated to diamonds, diamond jewellery and related services. CARAT+ covers the full spectrum of the greater diamond trade, connecting buyers to key suppliers at all levels. Exhibitors are organised in four distinct sectors: Loose diamonds Branded diamond jewellery Non-branded diamond jewellery Services for the

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Crafted, Walpole

Call for Applications, Walpole's Crafted Programme 2017 Walpole and patron Vacheron Constantin invite traditional and contemporary artisans and craftspeople to submit applications for the prestigious 10th-annual Crafted programme. Skilled craftspeople interested in developing the commercial side of their business with the help of expert luxury industry leaders have until Monday 27th February to apply for the 2017 Walpole Crafted programme. Please click here for the selection criteria and here to download the application form. About Crafted Realising the reliance that many luxury brands have on the fine skilled work and experience of craftspeople and artisans, Crafted was established in 2007

Brooch Design Competition - Craft Central

Design a Brooch Inspired by the London Underground Map Craft Central Design Brief Joanna Sterling’s London Underground Tube Map inspired brooch collection sparked an idea to offer a competition to design brooches inspired by Underground Stations in conjunction with Craft Central, TubeFlash and Transport for London. At the cutting edge of craft for over 40 years, Craft Central is a charity actively supporting high standards in craft and design and nurturing an appreciation of fine craftsmanship in members of the public. It provides affordable studio spaces, galleries, promotion opportunities, business support and other valuable opportunities for designer makers at any

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Call for Applications

JeDeCo is a working collective of jewellery designers and makers from a variety of backgrounds. We have professional expertise in sales, communications / marketing / PR, business admin, accounts and of course jewellery design, making, pricing, wholesaling, and retailing. Our gallery at the OXO Tower on London’s Southbank is entirely run by its members and gives each of us a unique retail experience: improving our sales technique, planning displays, managing events and promotions, as well as finances and suppliers. Importantly we each have a permanent exhibition space for our work and we control the environment in which our jewellery is

Marcia Lanyon going going... almost gone

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Fashion World Tokyo 2017

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A respected Worcester jeweller has marked her 21st anniversary in the city. Award-winning jewellery designer Anja Potze has become one of city’s leading jewellers since arriving in Worcester in the nineties, building a customer base from across the county and beyond. In the past 18 months alone two new members of staff have joined the Friar Street business which was also recently rated as one of the top jewellers in Worcester by the website, Three Best Rated.  Award-winning design expert and Birmingham School of Jewellery graduate Laura Golborne has joined the six-strong team alongside commercial and retail expert, Felicity Allen.

Weston Beamor Restructures Management Team

Weston Beamor, the Birmingham-based 3D printing, casting and bespoke manufacturing company, has restructured the workings of its Management Team and appointed new staff in a bid to grow further its customer base. Glen Day remains as Head of Business Development, but, rather than being office based as in the past, he will now spend four days a week travelling the country to meet with Weston Beamor’s customers and potential customers. Day, who reports directly to the company’s Managing Director Andrew J Morton, retains his overall, supervisory role within Weston Beamor. However he hands over greater responsibility for the day-to-day running

Studio Share/Bench Space Available - Guildford, Surrey

Poppy Porter - Artist/Jeweller is looking for someone to share her studio in Central Guildford. It is 8 mins walk from the mainline station and 5 mins from the man bus station. A full half share of the studio would be £360pcm all inclusive of VAT, business rates, water, electricity WIFI etc. (Part time share also considered, previous sharer was 3 days/week at £180pcm left due to house move.) There is also use of a meeting space, a well equipped communal kitchen and bathroom with shower. Good sized studio (approx 124 sq ft) with plenty of natural light. Recently refurbished

London Diamond Bourse Joins Responsible Jewellery Council

London Diamond Bourse (LDB) is pleased to announce it is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). LDB is the first Bourse in the world to join the well-known standards and certification organisation. LDB’s Council of Management unanimously voted to apply to join the RJC and will now undertake an independent audit to achieve full RJC Certification.  Victoria McKay, COO commented “LDB has been committed to best business practice for over 75 years. We will now work to achieve independently audited certified status to prove that we are committed to supporting industry transparency and look forward to demonstrating LDB’s

BFC Fashion Trust Announces 2017 Grant Recipients

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The Fashion Awards 2016 Winners Announced

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Designer/Maker Portfolio Reviews

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Market Entry Programme

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme, The Centre for Fashion Enterprise Unlock growth for your business. We are pleased to announce that our Market Entry programme is now open for applications. Empowering London-based Fashion, Jewellery, Accessory and FashTech SME’s, the intensive two-day programme delivered by industry experts and at no cost to delegates, will cover topics including: Digital, Marketing and PR, Brand development, Range planning, Costing and pricing, Managing your Production, Intellectual Property, and Sales Strategies. The programme will run on 26th and 27th April in East London with a 1-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria To qualify

Johnson Matthey PLC: 200 Years Of Inspiring Science and Sustained Innovation

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Etsy Heroes: Win £1000 in time for Christmas

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GSFA 2016 | April Doubleday | Fairtrade Gold Mining in Colombia

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Appointment: Doug Henry, New CEO & Assay Master

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Our history

Just over a decade ago, the UK jewellery industry was lacking accessible information.  Organisations in the trade were keeping themselves to themselves, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest developments.    In 2006 we founded Benchpeg, and launched the first digital newsletter for the jewellery industry and allied trades aimed at promoting information from across the trade and bridging the gap of information out there and accessibility to it. Today we support the jeweller by assisting with recruitment needs, sharing the latest news stories and promoting business opportunities. Our website and newsletter has a national

About Benchpeg

A little bit about our history... Just over a decade ago, the UK jewellery industry was lacking accessible information. Organisations in the trade were keeping themselves to themselves, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest developments.    In 2006 we founded Benchpeg, and launched the first digital newsletter for the jewellery industry and allied trades aimed at promoting information from across the trade and bridging the gap of information out there and accessibility to it. Today we support the jeweller by assisting with recruitment needs, sharing the latest news stories and promoting business opportunities. Our website

City Fringe Partnership

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News Edit: 21th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   French town of Vendome sells its name to world's biggest luxury group LVMH for €10,000 The Telegraph: Town in the Loir-et-Cher has sold the rights to its name for jewellery products in move critics say is selling its soul for cheap. telegraph.co.uk The Brand | The lab-grown diamond label here to transform the jewellery industry Harpers Bazaar: The designers behind the royal-approved Kimaï outline their eco-friendly approach. harpersbazaar.com New CEO of De Beers shares her business wisdom: listen more and judge less The Telegraph: Céline Assimon, the house's

News Edit: 1 December 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   What acquiring Tiffany for $16.2 billion does for LVMH Vogue Business: The French conglomerate will instantly become a hard luxury giant on the same scale as Richemont. voguebusiness.com Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn BBC: The world's biggest luxury goods company is buying US-based jeweller Tiffany & Co for more than $16bn (£12.5bn). bbc.co.uk France's LVMH close to buying Tiffany after sweetening offer: sources Reuters: LVMH (LVMH.PA) is close to buying U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany & Co (TIF.N) for about $16.3 billion after sweetening its offer, sources said on

News Edit: 24th January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Melanie Bilenker depicts domestic scenes with a single strand of hair Wallpaper: Melanie Bilenker’s delicate handmade jewellery depicts domestic scenes, inspired by Victorian hair art. wallpaper.com The demi-fine jewellery boom: Is luxury next? Vogue Business: First, demi-fine jewellery brands tapped a new Gen Z market. Now they want to tap luxury shoppers. voguebusiness.com Chanel's dazzling new high jewellery collection demonstrates why Coco's heart belonged to Venice The Telegraph: While we can't travel to La Sérénissime, Chanel's one-of-a-kind creations take us on an enchanting tour of its sights. telegraph.co.uk

News Edit: 3 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   How Making Jewelry Can Cause Mesothelioma Asbestos was used in numerous commercial trades during the 20th century. The end result is the cancerous mineral is just about everywhere. mesotheliomaguide.com Business briefing: £11bn for Breakfast at Tiffany’s jeweller SHE famously wore a little black dress by Givenchy and yellow diamonds from Tiffany’s for a Hollywood film’s publicity shots. metro.news Luxury goods giant behind Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior makes £11.3bn move to buy iconic American jeweller Tiffany & Co LVMH, the French group behind the likes of Louis Vuitton and Christian

News Edit: 15 September 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   The man who gambled his firm on a £50,000 sword BBC The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to London-based silversmith Grant Macdonald. bbc.co.uk   London fashion designer turns abandoned festival tents into couture collection Evening Standard: ‘In Tents: The After Party’ shows what happens once the fun is over. standard.co.uk How artisan skills can empower Syrian refugee women FT: An agency is training aspiring jewellers in Jordan to start their own businesses. ft.com The New high jewellery collections

Fabergé and Rolls-Royce come together to create the Second Imperial Fabergé Egg since 1917

Two champions of innovative design, impressive craftsmanship and undeniable heritage collide in a momentous collaboration between automotive giant Rolls-Royce and legendary jeweller Fabergé.  The 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Fabergé egg is the second of it's kind to be made in the Imperial class, since 1917. In celebration, Benchpeg takes a look at the history of the two unforgetable brands, and the story behind both the Fabergé egg and the 'Spirit of Ecstasy'.   A World-wide Easter Egg Hunt... Fabergé, as we know it, was born when Peter Carl Fabergé took over his Father's 'very ordinary' jewellery business in 1882. Born and educated in St. Petersburg,

Bench Jewellers Recruitment Open Evening

Bench Jewellers Recruitment Open Evening Signet Jewellers Repairs Workshop Hockley, Birmingham  6pm, Thursday 9th November 2017 Signet Jewelers UK Interested in finding out more about becoming a Jeweller / Bench Repairer for our business? Come and visit our brand new jewellery repairs workshop in Hockley, Birmingham and find out more about working for Signet! Shine with Signet The UK’s largest jewellery retailer is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our passionate team of Jewellery and Watch Technicians. We’ve recently been very busy refurbishing our Birmingham Repairs Service Centre, located Hockley near the Jewellery Quarter and now we’re looking to

News Edit 6 May 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Can the Man Who Made Coach Remake Tiffany? Business of Fashion: Designer Reed Krakoff’s first collection for the storied jewellery retailer is also its biggest launch in a decade. www.businessoffashion.com   A jewellery designer tells us how statement earrings can help our selfie game T2 Online:  This season, high-fashion earrings are making a strong comeback as young fashionistas can't stop flaunting them in selfies. t2online.com   In My Jewellery Box: Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos The Telegraph: Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos was raised in Bangladesh and studied English Literature and political science in Massachusetts.

News Edit: 7 October 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   How I reinvigorated my family business as the first female CEO Harpers Bazaar: The jeweller Carolina Bucci reveals her glittering journey. www.harpersbazaar.com Incredibly rare 26-carat Fortuna diamond unveiled at an exclusive event The CEO Magazine: A woman unknowingly wore an exquisite 26-carat diamond ring for three decades after... www.theceomagazine.com In My Jewellery Box: Charlotte Møbjerg Ansel-Henry, co-founder of The Jewellery Room The Telegraph: Charlotte Møbjerg Ansel-Henry is co-founder, along with her sister Pernille, of The Jewellery Room.... www.telegraph.co.uk All the jewellery gems to look out for at this year's PAD

Craft Central - The Forge, London's Docklands

Studios and Shared Workspace Available Craft Central -  London's Docklands Studios and shared work-space available in stunning Victorian forge conversion in the heart of London's Docklands.  Studios start from £371 plus VAT. Hassle free business rates, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, 24/7 access included in prices. Be part of Craft Central's new creative community with opportunities to take part in selling events and open studios. Shared workspace and hot desks are £100 per month plus VAT with Network membership Please contact info@craftcentral.org.uk for more information.  The Forge 397-411 Westferry Road Isle of Dogs London E14 3AE

Women's Jewellery Network - Birmingham Event

Women's Jewellery Network - Birmingham Event The  Women's Jewellery Network  is pleased to confirm a Birmingham sister event to the launch in London taking place at the same time on  International Women's Day , 8th March 2018. Attendees will hear from the following speakers, at this event, kindly hosted by the team at  AnchorCert Acdemy , part of the  AnchorCert Group : UK’s first female Assay Master and former Cookson Precious Metals CEO, Stella Layton Company of Master Jeweller’s Executive Director of Business Development & Marketing, Lucy Reece-Raybould A panel discussion will focus on the folllowing topic: What changes need to be

A&F Jewellery Polishing Motor with Extraction

A&F Jewellery Polishing Motor with Extraction  Jeweller's polishing motor with in build dust extractor unit and hinged lid. Ref: no. 131.100  In full working order. Needs a replacement bulb for one side but both sockets work.  Only selling as I am moving into a smaller workshop & it won't fit.  A great polishing motor, not to noisy.  Measurements 520mm x 805mm x 315mm  Cost £400.00 Location Collection from Focus Gallery, Derby Road, Nottingham city centre. Will require at least two people to move. On road parking just outside. Collection during business hours:  Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm  Sat 10am

CAD Designer Seeking Work - Birmingham

Hello, I've been based in Birmingham for the past two years and have been working as a CAD Designer for in a jewellery factory in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Recently I made the decision to go part-time to spend more time on my own jewellery business. I'm looking to use some or all of my skills, be that CAD Design, bench skills, customer service, sales, project management or administrative support in a new role. Can you help? I'm available for an immediate start. My CV can be found at rachelwhitehead.co.uk If you think you, or someone you know can help me, I'd love to

Hockley Mint Partners with TH March

Birmingham based fine jewellery manufacturer  Hockley Mint  has partnered with industry specialist insurance broker TH March to offer exclusive benefits to all designers who enter Hockley Mint’s 25 th  anniversary design competition.   This collaboration between TH March and Hockley Mint aims to educate and raise awareness among jewellery designers about the need for insurance cover to protect them against risks such as theft or loss of stock and goods, business interruption and public and products liability. As a result of this  new  partnership, the winner of  Hockley Mint’s  competition will receive one year’s worth of  free  insurance  cover .

Galleries and Boutiques

Knowing where to sell your work and being able to develop a list of stockists to sell your work is important for business growth. Here we have compiled a list of shops, galleries and boutiques which sell design-led jewellery... @ work 35 Ponsonby Terrace Pimlico London SW1P 4PZ www.atworkgallery.co.uk 80/81 80/81 Ebrington Limavady Road Derry-Londonderry BT47 6JE www.culturecraft.co.uk Ada 4 The Courtyard Bennett’s Place Market Harborough LE16 7NL www.adagallery.co.uk Alan Vallis 2.09 OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street London SE1 9PH www.alanvallis-oxo.com Alexander Gallery Kings Road Arches Brighton BN1 www.baileyalexander.co.uk Argenta 82 Fulham Road London SW3 www.argenta.co.uk Artizana Prestbury www.artizana.co.uk

Howard van Rooijen

Meet the other of Benchpeg's Co-Founders. Although on a day to day basis he takes a back seat, he makes up part of the team that bring the Benchpeg website, newsletter and social media feeds possible to our lovely readers, subscribers and followers   Howard van Rooijen Co-founder Howard  has been at Benchpeg since the beginning. With an exceptional  understanding of business and technology , he has provided us with practical, financial and moral support for over a decade. We couldn't have achieved half of the things we've done without his stalwart presence.  When he's not involved in Benchpeg stuff Howard