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Goldflair Charitable Jewellery Event

Goldflair Charitable Jewellery Event Friday the 23 November Assembly Rooms, George Street, Edinburgh Jewellers, businesses and ethically minded individuals in Edinburgh are being invited to join The Precious Metals Workshop and local Jeweller, Ian Nicholson, in a discussion about how they can play their part in influencing responsible supply chains in the jewellery industry.  Local jeweller Ian, who is also the founder and Director of the Precious Metals Workshop, is calling on support from industry leaders to take part in a unique event being held at Assembly Rooms on Friday the 23 November with a focus on responsible sourcing of

International Women's Day Event

International Women's Day Event National Design and Craft Gallery Friday 8 March 1pm - 4pm Celebrate International Women's Day at the National Design and Craft Gallery. Join us for crafternoon tea treats, chats and tote bag screen printing to mark the occasion. All are welcome to drop in between  1pm - 4pm. For group bookings please email   events@ndcg.ie  to confirm your time of arrival. FREE event. International Women's Day  (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women's Day

Suppliers experience “best event in 15 years” at CMJ spring trade event

From record numbers through the doors to magic numbers on stage, this year’s CMJ spring trade event turned out to be “the best event in 15 years,” according to suppliers who attended. Held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 17 and 18 February, the event saw more than 100 retail member businesses and more than 80 jewellery and watch suppliers make the journey to Birmingham to network, discuss latest trends and to enjoy an evening of unforgettable entertainment. Robert Day of Allied Gold was just one supplier to praise the event. He said: “This has been the best CMJ

FORGE Launch Event Showcase

FORGE Launch Exhibition 59 Leather Lane London EC1N 7TJ 9 - 23 February 2023 FORGE was born out of our founder’s passion to celebrate Hatton Garden’s heritage, promote UK design and protect craft skills, by offering business support and workspace to Artisans and future talent. Our motto is ‘enriching lives through creativity’ and at the heart of that is the belief that creativity is not only inspirational and nurturing but helps forge long lasting friendships and professional relationships too. There are over 100 jewellery shops in Hatton Garden, but FORGE isn’t just another jewellery shop – it’s a destination where

Upcoming Events - Selling Event

Talks, symposiums, private views, exhibitions, degree shows and workshops can trigger unknown inspiration. Our events page is full of dates for your diary.   

From Inspiration to Innovation Breakfast Event

From Inspiration To Innovation Breakfast! A Jewellery Collective Event 8 -10am, Thursday 19th September Hatton Garden, London Complimentary Breakfast From Inspiration to Innovation Breakfast Event ! This event is brought to you in partnership with Hatton Garden BID A captivating keynote and panel discussion featuring leading figures from the world of jewellery. Come and gain insights, get inspired, and discover how to transform your creative vision into reality. Co Founder of Dower & Hall Dan Dower has 40 + years experience at the bench, design desk and latterly the computer doing 3D design. Always learning, experimenting and practicing his skills,

‘In Conversation’ Event with Joanna Hardy and Cartier

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council & The Goldsmiths’ Centre to host  ‘In Conversation’ event with Joanna Hardy and Cartier Acclaimed jewellery specialist, Joanna Hardy, leads an ‘In Conversation’ with Cartier, the world’s most esteemed and respected Maison in the luxury goods industry, for an exceptional event. Founded in 1874 in Paris, Cartier is renowned worldwide for its high jewellery creations and watches – symbols of craftsmanship and elegance, quality and excellence. Hosted by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) in partnership with The Goldsmiths’ Centre, and Joanna Hardy, this exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event celebrates 60 years of unique partnership

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

Sell Out Event with Jewellery Superstars

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has witnessed stellar ticket sales for its upcoming ‘In Conversation’ evening, featuring British jewellery superstars Stephen Webster and Theo Fennell. Tickets for the event sold out in early January, more than a month before the evening at London’s Goldsmiths’ Centre on February 15th 2017 . Bringing together two of the UK’s foremost jewellers to share personal anecdotes and insight from their careers, the GC&DC’s In Conversation series has become a must-attend event in the jewellery calendar. Jos Skeates, GC&DC chairman and founder of award-winning retailer EC One, will compere the event. Skeates said, 

VOICE - Vicenzaoro International Community Event

VOICE - Vicenzaoro International Community Event Vicenza Expo Centre 12-14 September 2020 Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting , the first independent Observatory created by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) that specializes in jewellery forecasting, presents the much-awaited volume during the live event TV TALK – PREDICTIONS @ VOICE – A Forecasting Event | Presenting Seasons 2022, the seminar scheduled for Monday, 14 September at 2.30 pm, organized into three sessions: Emerging Phenomena, Jewellery Panorama and Forecast 2022. On The Stage of Voice, the interactive stage set up in the heart of Hall 7,  the event’s presenters and moderators during the talk-show, Paola De Luca, Founder and Creative Director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, and David Brough, Founder

Gem-A Open Evening Event 2018

Gem-A Open Evening Event 2018 Gem-A welcome prospective students to first 2018 Open Evening event Gem-A is pleased to announce its first Open Evening of 2018, giving prospective students the chance to explore its historic London teaching centre. Tour our facilities, meet our tutors and learn something new. Have you always wanted to learn about gemmology but weren’t sure where to start? Gem-A are the oldest gem and jewellery educators in the world. We are based in London’s historic jewellery quarter and in January we are opening our doors for you to come along, meet the team and try some gemmology for yourself. Visitors are invited to attend

Opportunities knock for youngsters at BAJ event

Soon to be graduates of the British Academy of Jewellery will get their chance to impress movers and shakers in the British jewellery industry at a special networking event where dreams could turn into reality for the next generation of jewellers looking to progress. A group of trade members, doubling up as potential employers, are being invited to meet the students and their teachers over lunch where they can discuss the BAJ's apprenticeship programme and the funding before they are given a tour of the workshops to find out more about the training. Students of the “Preparation for the Jewellery

Goldsmiths' Fair shows at international craft event Collect

The Goldsmiths’ Company took their flagship event, the Goldsmiths’ Fair, to the international craft event hosted by the Crafts Council, Collect, which enjoyed an international representation of craft galleries, boutiques and high end craft organisations, opening up craft to new audiences .Collect marketed as ‘The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects’ was held at Saatchi Gallery in exclusive Chelsea, London over the last few days. The Goldsmiths’ Company’s flagship event, under the control of Director David Mills, brouth the Fai to the event for the first time, and featured a selection of makers from the 2017 show, which included Emmeline

Inspired Event Bestowes 2017 Awards

The annual luxury silver and bespoke furniture exhibition, Inspired, has announced the winners of its 2017 awards to contemporary silversmiths and engravers.  Each year ,  the  Inspired  event  organis er,  The Festi val of S ilver, seeks  to promote, celebrate and nurture new talent and give recognition to this with a selection  of awards  presented at London’s Goldsmiths’ Centre . This year’s  award  winners were announced as:    The Malcolm Appleby £500 C reative Engraving Prize   Judged by Max Warren – senior lecturer at   Central St Martins Awarded to Angus McFadyen for his body of work with expert engraving.   The Silver Society

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

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

Nambé Celebrates Successful UK Launch Event

Designer lifestyle brand, Nambé, hosted its official UK launch event on June 29, giving retailers, buyers, journalists and social media influencers the chance to see its extensive ranges for the first time.  The award-winning brand took over a private room at London’s popular Hoxton Hotel to bring its lifestyle collections to life, while also displaying its new sterling silver jewellery offer that impressed buyers at JCK Las Vegas earlier this year. Representatives from jewellery retailers and department stores were particularly impressed with the brand’s wide-ranging giftware items, including wedding, baby, new- home and special occasion items. Buyers in attendance also

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

Goldsmiths’ Company to Stage UK’s Biggest Precious Metal Student Event

On 1 and 2 November, London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall will host the UK’s biggest careers event for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades. Following the huge success of the events in 2014 and 2015 the event will now be extended over two days and will deliver even more inspiration, advice and networking opportunities. Make Your Mark is a completely free tutor–student event open to apprentices, and anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time) whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported

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

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

Appointments: Sarah Kitley-Spencer appointed IJL Event Manager

International Jewellery London, the jewellery industry trade fair event, has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new Event Manager. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In her former position as Marketing Manager at IJL, Sarah worked closely with her predecessor, Sam Willoughby and the wider team, to expand the show commercially - nationally and internationally.  She has been involved in implementing many of the market-leading features at IJL 2017, including the newly formatted seminar programme and the innovative 365-day strategy, encompassing content marketing, social media and

Scotland’s Top Open Studios Event Makers Revealed

Spring Fling has unveiled the diverse range of 93 artists, makers and designers selected for Scotland’s premier open studios event in 2017. Nearly a third will also show work in a curated craft focused exhibition that will offer a taste of the much-loved annual Scottish cultural event to Cirencester in the heart of England. The 15th annual Spring Fling takes place across Dumfries and Galloway from 27 to 29 May and will include 15 new participants as well as familiar exhibitors such as the Langholm-based landscape painter Julie Dumbarton and watercolour artist Hazel Campbell from near Castle Douglas. Visitors will

BCU Design students showcase bespoke ensembles at opera event

Students from Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles showcased their costume and jewellery design skills at a special Voice of Black Opera (VOBO) event last week, creating bespoke ensembles worn by the project’s finalists. The VOBO project aims to promote the Commonwealth’s finest Black and South Asian singers as they launch international operatic careers, the finals took place at a Gala ceremony at Birmingham Town Hall. Competing were five finalists, each wearing bespoke concert outfits and coordinating jewellery pieces researched and designed by BCU Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles students, in collaboration with the Black British Classical

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

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council hosts sell out ‘In Conversation’ with Cartier event

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council hosted its first ‘In Conversation’ event of 2018, a special evening led by jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, in conversation with Cartier, the world’s highly esteemed and respected jewellery Maison. The evening provided a unique opportunity to hear from Neil Battes and Vincenzo Marsico working with Cartier in London about their world and work, and the GC&DC’s prized Jacques Cartier Memorial Award. With questions presented by Joanna Hardy, the conversation took a vibrant behind-the-scenes journey through Cartier’s prestigious design studio, workshops and retailing experience - the exemplar for quality and excellence in craftsmanship - to

Jewellery & Watch Collaborate with Industry Figureheads for Dynamic 5 Days Event Programme

Jewellery & Watch celebrates being ‘the heart of the jewellery industry’ with leading figureheads collaborating to front its 2017 content programme: Harriet Kelsall, bespoke jewellery designer and retailer, Fei Liu, fine jewellery designer, Simon Johnson, Chairman of the National Association of Jewellers and owner of Marmalade Jewellery, Alex Monroe, jewellery designer and Gary Wroe, MD of Hockley Mint.  The event will offer retailers the event’s most diverse and inspirational seminar programme to date. Each day has a theme, including a collaboration with the National Association of Jewellers - NAJ Live. The key industry figures will act as the ‘Faces’ of

Digital Italian Oroarezzo event will launch manufacturing re-start

63 companies responded to Italian Exhibition Group’s invitation to take part in the contest entitled “Re-Start”. At 5 pm, live on Instagram, Beppe Angiolini will reveal the preferences of the expert jurors from the journalism, fashion and entertainment worlds. Only a few days to go to the evening that will see the crowning of the winning companies of the Premiere Digital Edition contest: Thursday, 30th July, at 5 pm, all eyes on the virtual podium of the format devised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) for OROAREZZO that awards the best Italian jewellery manufactures. 63 companies competing to tell their story

94 Studios selected for this years' Spring Fling: Scotlands top 'open studios' event

Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier visual art and contemporary craft open studios event covering all Dumfries and Galloway. The event, which takes place between 25th-27th May, is a chance for the public to meet high quality painters, original printmakers, ceramicists, jewellers and glassmakers, wood and metal workers, photographers in the places where they live and work. Spring Fling is a much-loved feature of the country’s arts and cultural calendar, attracting more than 10,000 visitors a year from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and overseas – and generating over £1.2 million for the regional economy. Joanna Macaulay, Events and Exhibitions

Clothworkers' Hall to Play Host to Two Prestigious Silversmiths in a Live Demonstration and Meet the Maker Event, as part of London Craft Week

The Clothworkers' Company will the doors to it's prestigous hall to the public in May, in an event that provides a rare opportunity to watch Silversmiths' at work.  The event will take place as part of London Craft Week, an initiative that started in 2015, where iconic buildings, institutions and smaller venues accross the City host craft-based events for the public. In keeping with this spirit, Clothworkers’ Hall will open it's doors, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see inside one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The Clothworkers' Company are hosting two Silversmith's from

From Inspiration to Innovation: The Jewellery Collective collaborates with the Hatton Garden BID on panel talk breakfast event for London Design Festival

The Jewellery Collective  – a community-driven members’ association founded on a vision of knowledge-sharing, inspiration and opportunity – has collaborated with the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID) to host an event during London Design Festival. Held in Hatton Garden on Thursday 19 September, From Inspiration to Innovation will platform a sparkling selection of jewellery designers, craftspeople and creative consultants. Over breakfast, these individuals will unpack the jewellery design process for an audience of jewellery and fashion enthusiasts seeking inspiration and practical knowledge of their own. Dan Dower - designer, craftsman and co-founder of award-winning jewellery brand Dower & Hall

BAFTA Winner Joanna Scanlan wears Ute Decker Jewellery at pre-show event

BAFTA Winner for Best Actress Joanna Scanlan wore Ute Decker to a high profile pre-show BAFTA party for nominees. Joanna Scanlan won a BAFTA for Leading Actress for her film After Love with nominees that included Lady Gaga and Alana Haim. The opportinity was brought about by industry vetran Karin Paynter. "I had previously worked with Joanna through our ERA5050 female writers mentoring project, TellHerVision during the pandemic and we discussed her wearing some of our makers work for the pre launch party and this was the result." said Karin. After brain storming with Harriet Scott of the Goldsmiths' Company

Handmade Oxford 2025

Handmade Oxford 2025 12-14 June 2025 Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire For nearly two decades, Handmade in Britain has been a leader in the craft industry, supporting talented makers and connecting them with customers who appreciate quality. Held at Waterperry Gardens—the venue for the BBC series Make It At Market (seasons 2 & 3)—this annual festival showcases ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles. The three-day event also includes craft demonstrations, workshops, live music, and artisan food. Each  exhibitor  is carefully selected by our team to ensure high standards of craft and design. We are now accepting applications –  Apply

TCT 3Sixty 2021

TCT 3Sixty 2021 29 June - 1 July 2021 NEC, Birmingham Rapid News Group has announced the decision to postpone TCT 3Sixty, the UK’s flagship event for 3D Printing & Additive Intelligence, to 2021. Originally scheduled for 29 September – 01 October 2020, the event will now take place from 29 June – 01 July 2021. The venue for the event, the NEC, Birmingham, UK is unchanged. The decision to postpone the event comes as a result of the unprecedented times the event industry finds itself in as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The rescheduling of the show reflects

Digital Jewelry Week

Digital Jewelry Week 7 - 12 October 2024 www.digitaljewelryweek.com Digital Jewelry Week makes history with first-ever hybrid event setting a new standard for the global jewelry industry The immersive event will blend digital innovation with an exclusive in-person gathering in Milan’s iconic garden senato. Digital Jewelry Week (DJW), returning for its second year taking place from the 7th to the 13th of October, has today announced that the  event will expand into both digital and physical spaces, marking the jewellery industry’s first-ever hybrid event. On the 12 of October, DJW will host an exclusive one-day gathering in Milan’s prestigious Garden Senato.

Tech Meets Tradition: AI and the Art of Jewellery

Tech Meets Tradition: AI and the Art of Jewellery 13 November 2024 The Melting Pot, Edinburgh Tech Meets Tradition: The Jewellery Collective to host knowledge-sharing and networking event exploring the future of AI in the jewellery industry The Jewellery Collective – a community-driven members’ association founded on a vision of breaking down barriers, fostering trust and encouraging new connections – has announced an upcoming panel talk and networking event in Edinburgh called Tech Meets Tradition: AI and the Art of Jewellery . Hosted by co-working and event space The Melting Pot, this exciting event is designed to invite fresh perspectives

Exhibitors named for Dumfries and Galloway’s 16th Spring Fling

Spring Fling, Scotland’s premier open studios event, has unveiled the rich mix of artists and makers selected to take part in 2018. The 16th annual event takes place across Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 May and will include a dozen new participants and many popular and familiar exhibitors. Spring Fling, Scotland’s premier open studios event, has unveiled the rich mix of artists and makers selected to take part in 2018. The 16 annual event takes place across Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 May and will include a dozen new participants (see full list below) and many popular

SIERAAD to relocate from Amsterdam

Astrid Berens & Maarten Bodt have announced the change of title and location of the now internationally attended Dutch event SIERAAD which has previously has its home in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Due to post-pandemic conditions and increased costs the events 20 year history of being based in Amsterdam will end in 2023. As a result the event will be scaled back and relocated to the city of Buren, in the Betuwe region of Holland. Buren was selected because of its charm and rich history. As the organisers of the event say, “It offers a breathtaking setting that will be the perfect

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

First ever online Goldsmiths' Fair opened by Prince Charles

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/GGvGiWC4RJE] Goldsmiths' Fair opened this year, for the first time in its 38 year history, as an online only event, due to to the global pandemic. In an act of support of the jewellery and silversmithign craft and industry Prince Charles made a personal address to open the event on 23rd September. The Goldsmiths' Company took the decision in Spring 2020 not to cancel their support for the industry to which they are wedded, but to pivot the event so that it continue to go ahead, providing an essential route to market for the small independent businesses [youtube

Milan Design Week 2017 Salone del Mobile.Milano: 56th Edition

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2017: 56th Edition The Salone del Mobile, dedicated to quality and innovation and boasting a new classic, section format, is now on. Two events devoted to contemporary lighting and workplace, design feature alongside those celebrating the 20th anniversary of SaloneSatellite,, consolidating the trade fair as the key event for the sector and Milan as the capital of, design. Yet again, the event is proving to be an important resource for Milan,, which takes on the role of capital of design and of design culture, due in part to the, powerful synergy between the event and its many

Call for Applications: The Design Museum Market

The Design Museum Market is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues in London. Launching for the first time this year, The Design Museum Market is set to become the leading showcase and selling event for contemporary design in London. The three day selling event is highly consumer oriented and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the designers and view, buy or commission products. The event targets and appeals to an informed and highly motivated audience of UK and international consumers, collectors and aficionados as well as a select audience

Striking Futures

The NAJ and Sheffield Assay Office Join Forces for Striking Futures Event The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and Sheffield Assay Office are pleased to announce Striking Futures, a new collaborative event designed to help businesses and students get ahead in the jewellery industry. Taking place on Thursday, 3rd November, Striking Futures promises to be a must-attend afternoon,   whether embarking on a career in the sector or looking to boost your business. Register NAJ’s Principal Officer, Ben Massey, states, “We’re excited to collaborate with the Sheffield Assay Office to deliver an educational industry event that will provide great value,

The Cartier Jewellery Institute opens its doors for the 2024 European Heritage Days

Cartier Jewellery Institute Open Event 9th Arrondissement, Paris 21st - 22nd September 2024 On 21st and 22nd September 2024, the Cartier Jewellery Institute is opening its doors to the public for the third year running, honouring an exceptional event that is part of the European Heritage Days initiative supported by the French Ministry of Culture. Over 300 visitors will have the opportunity to discover Cartier’s exceptional jewellery craftsmanship and savoir-faire. In addition, for the 2024 edition of the event and for operation ‘Levez les yeux’ (Look up), created in partnership with the French Ministry of National Education, the Institute will

Surface Design Show 2024

Surface Design Show 6 - 8 February 2024 Business Design Centre, London Surface Design Show is the event of choice for architects and designers. The exhibition is taking place 6-8th February 2024 and is where the industry immerses themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers. Surface Design Show is an event dedicated to surface material innovation. It is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source and specify the latest and most inspiring internal and external surface materials from 180+ exhibitors. Surface Design Show

British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2022

British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) 10 -12 April 2022 The owner of British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), Kerrison Exhibitions, is thrilled to confirm a return to the physical exhibition this April following a two-year hiatus.  The much-loved show will take place from 10-12 April at its usual venue of the Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) in beautiful Harrogate. Having run for more than 45 years, BCTF is a very special event in the trade exhibition calendar and unique in its focus on purely handmade British goods. From exquisite hand-wrought jewellery and spectacular works of fine art; to

The Selvedge World Fair 2021

Call for Applications: The Selvedge World Fair The Selvedge World Fair, a celebration of cloth culture and creativity. What's special about this event?  Nurturing the designers and makers who inspire us is crucial to the Selvedge ethos – they are as much a part of our story as we are theirs, and with this event we are bringing the pages of the magazine alive. This event celebrates cloth.  Textiles form an important part of the cultural heritage of every human being on the planet. Whoever you are and wherever you are, there are textiles in your heritage. Textiles are inextricably linked to the history

Perthshire Open Studios

Call for Applications: Perthshire Open Studios 2021  Perthshire Open Studios are delighted to announce the Call to Artists for this year's event which will take place from 4-12 September.     Details on how to take part are published on their website   perthshireopenstudios.com .   The chance to visit artists in their studios and workshops, all across this beautiful part of Scotland with its inspirational landscape, is something that many visitors look forward to as an joyous annual event.  Sadly, due to the pandemic, last year's event had to be cancelled but in 2021 POS looks forward to seeing

The Spring Contemporary Craft Fair 2019

The Spring Contemporary Craft Fair 2 - 6 May 2019 RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey An amazing event at an amazing venue! This leading craft fair is held in floored marquees within the world class RHS Garden Wisley. Now in its 10th year, this has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK - an event not to be missed! Highlights this year include: Over 200 exhibitors Demonstrating artists Specialist food exhibitors Live music Festival of Silver Whilst visiting the contemporary craft fair don’t forget to head to the stunning Glasshouse to view a collection of work by some

Vegas Edge 2019

Vegas Edge Alexis Park All-Suite Hotel and Conference Centrer, Las Vegas, USA 12 th  -13 th  August 2019  The 3 Vegas Edge Show Reports Record Breaking Sales for Upcoming Event Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 August 2019 are set to go down in history as the Vegas Edge Team have pre-sold a record breaking 80% of the floor space for their August event. The sister show to LondonEdge, an international event established for 20 years, Vegas Edge is the only commercial platform stateside dedicated to lifestyle, creative alternative apparel, footwear & accessories businesses. Exhibitors, buyers, influencers & press will gather

Artistar Jewels celebrates its sixth successful year and announces prize-winners

The sixth edition of Artistar Jewels has celebrated another successful year as the destination for the contemporary jewel from all corners of the globe. The event has grown to become a key event in the Italian fashion calendar.  Not just a showcase, but a genuine tool to champion, promote and grow jewellery businesses through tangible strategies, such as its book and e-book, commercial website and press office support for all exhibitors, it is serious about making a difference within the industry.  Over five-hundred jewels from around the world were on display, most of which were created specifically for the event. 

British Craft Trade Fair 2019

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2019 Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate 7 - 9 April 2019 Hundreds of top tier artisans can help retailers satisfy the huge consumer appetite for authentic British design. The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), which runs from 7-9 April 2019 in Harrogate, is the largest and most well-established event of its kind, focusing exclusively on British made artisan products. Now in its 45th year, BCTF will host hundreds of creative designer-makers in a fabulous state of the art venue, the Yorkshire Event Centre, which benefits from free onsite parking in an easily accessible location. Product categories

Make Your Mark Awards 2019 Winners Announced

Now in its third year, the Make Your Mark award ceremony, organised by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, was held on Tuesday as part of the wider Make Your Mark event. The event, and the competition, were designed to celebrate and promote the British Hallmark.  As the event is largely geared towards newcomers to the trade, the competition has two entrance categories, one for industry members who completed their training within the last 5 years, and one to accommodate those who are a little earlier in their careers, for students and apprentices.    Dr Robert Organ, Deputy Warden of the

Christmas Fayre at St Donat's Castle 2019

Call for Applications: Christmas Fayre at St Donat's Castle 2019 1 December 2019 St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major Applications are now Open! About the Event A unique event in a unique location, herald the start of the festive season and join us for our Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan. This popular, family friendly, annual event showcases a creative mix of handmade designer crafts and food exhibitors; the perfect opportunity to get into the Christmas swing of things and pick up some great gifts. With over 50 stalls to browse, including a number of first-time

Jewellery Craft Fair, Millets Farm Centre

Millets Farm Centre are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual "Jewellery Craft Fair” on Saturday 25 November 2017. The event will be located in the upstairs Lakeview Suite here at Millets Farm Centre. The event will be open from 10am to 4pm. Millets Farm Centre held their first two Jewellery events last year and received some lovely feedback from both customers and exhibitors. With a footfall of 300 on both occasions, we are excited that the concept has proved popular and with a few adjustments are looking forward to this event becoming an annual feature in

Handmade in Britain 17: The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair

HANDMADE IN BRITAIN: The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair Handmade in Britain 17: The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair, is our annual Christmas shopping event at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall. Over three days, the event will celebrate the best in high-end design and craftsmanship from 100+ highly skilled, UK-based designer-makers. Don’t miss this fabulously festive event, taking place Friday 10 – Sunday 12 November 2017. Dates Friday 10 - Sunday 12 November 2017 Venue Chelsea Old Town Hall, London www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Make Your Mark 2017, Day I

Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Tuesday 31 October Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to

Make Your Mark 2017, Day II

Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Wednesday 1 November Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to

Assay Office London Launch Make Your Mark 2017

Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to apprentices; students on a UK-based precious-metal-related full or part-time course whether at degree level, a short adult education or privately tutored course; tutors; masters; and

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh launch first Ethical Making Resource

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh is set to host its second Ethical Making Symposium and Workshop event entitled It's In Our Hands - One Year On . At the event in Edinburgh next week the organisation will also launch the first ever Ethical Making Resource for jewellers and silversmiths. The Incorporation is a non-profit organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1687 which operates two charities, ‘Silver of the Stars’ and ‘The Scottish Goldsmiths’ Trust’ and administers and operates the Edinburgh Assay Office. Spearheading Ethical Knowledge Last year it held a ground breaking two day event

Benevolent Society's Annual Sponsors’ Dinner to be held by candlelight

A charitable dinner by candlelight event held by the Benevolent Society, the charity which financially assists individuals that have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries, has had the Giftware Association step up as its headline sponsor. One of the highlights of the jewellery industry’s calendar, The Benevolent Society's Annual Sponsors’ Dinner, this year will be an exclusive dinner and entertainment by candlelight event at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London The event is put on not only to thank the Federation Benevolent Society’s sponsors and supporters, but also to raise funds for the charity which helps those who have worked within

Millets Jewellery Craft Fair 2017

Millets Farm Centre are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual "Jewellery Craft Fair” on Saturday 25 November 2017. The event will be located in the upstairs Lakeview Suite here at Millets Farm Centre. The event will be open from 10am to 4pm. Millets Farm Centre held their first two Jewellery events last year and received some lovely feedback from both customers and exhibitors. With a footfall of 300 on both occasions, we are excited that the concept has proved popular and with a few adjustments are looking forward to this event becoming an annual feature in

The Benchpeg Awards 2016: Winners Announced

This week in partnership with the Make Your Mark event held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London we held the Benchpeg Awards 2016. The event, which included a showcase exhibition, evening awards reception and awards conferment, was a culmination of months of planning, nearly 150 entries to the competition and a glittering array of prizes. Awards Showcase The event kicked off with a showcase which was open to the public, at Goldsmiths’ Hall, home of the London Assay Office, of the 19 shortlisted entries which had been selected by a panel of independent judges from 147 national entries. The Shortlist The

INHORGENTA MUNICH 2017: Wash Up Report

This year's INHORGENTA MUNICH saw 27,500 trade visitors from over 70 countries visit the event held in Munich from 18 to 21 February - up five percent than in 2016.  The 2017  event had 987 exhibitors from 40 countries, which was about five percent more exhibitors than had participated in the previous year.  Klaus Dittrich, the Chairman and CEO of Messe München, said about the event held last month, "The positive mood could be noticed in all halls among the exhibitors and visitors. This is confirmed by the first evaluation of the exhibitor and visitor survey. The values have further

Free registration is now live for IJL 2017

IJL 2017 opens its doors at Olympia, London on 3 September 2017 for three days of inspiration, innovation, education and networking opportunities.  Jewellery trade visitors who register online before 30 th  June will be entered in a prize draw to be in with a chance to win a case of  Thienot  champagne.        Sam Willoughby, Event Director, commented,  “Early birds who register now for IJL 2017 can plan their show down to the last detail. Free entry is guaranteed and there is so much more, all easily accessible through My Event, the IJL event online planning and networking

Make Your Mark - Day 1

Make Your Mark is the leading event for students on a precious metal related course. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd November 2016 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. Who should attend? Make Your Mark  is a completely free tutor–student event open to anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time), whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. What's it all about? Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the event provides a packed programme of fascinating talks from leading figures in

Make Your Mark - Day 2

Make Your Mark is the leading event for students on a precious metal related course. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd November 2016 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. Who should attend? Make Your Mark  is a completely free tutor–student event open to anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time), whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. What's it all about? Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the event provides a packed programme of fascinating talks from leading figures in

Devon Open Studios 2017

Call For Artists and Makers for Devon Open Studios 2017 Registration for the 2017 Devon Open Studios event has now opened; artists and craftspeople in the county are invited to get involved.   About Devon Open Studios Devon Open Studios, sponsored by Helpful Holidays, is the largest annual art event in the county attracting more than 33,000 visits to artists’ studios each year. During Devon Open Studios 2016, over 16 days in September, 233 artists opened their studios in 141 locations across Devon. The event was a tremendous success with total sales and commissions last year reaching over £233,000.  

Make Your Mark

Make  Your  Mark is t he leading event for students on a precious metal related course. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd November 2016 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. Make Your Mark is a completely free tutor–student event open to anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time), whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the event provides a packed programme of fascinating talks from leading figures in the trade, live demos,

Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Shows 2022

The Shows are celebrations of our brilliant graduating students’ original work in art, design and performance. Please register to attend the private views and event celebration. www.eventbrite.com   Image credit:  Iris Pope

Benevolent Society Ball 2017

Benevolent Society Ball The event will take place on Thursday 30th November 2017  at the prestigeous St John’s Hotel in Solihull. Jodie Littleford on 07530 118964.   www.thebenevolentsociety.co.uk

Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair 2017

Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair is open to applcations for its 2017 event to be held in St Johns Hall, Rowlands Castle, on Saturday 11th November 2017, 10am-4pm. This is the ninth Contemporary Jewellery Fair in Rowlands Castle and its reputation is growing. Event Dates 10am - 4pm, Saturday 11th  November 2017 Venue St Johns Hall, 120 Redhill Rd, Rowland's Castle PO9 6DF www.contrastsjewelleryfair.co.uk

The Bristol Artisan

Call for Applications: The Bristol Artisan The Bristol Artisan is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues. After a great launch in March this year, we are holding a second event for 50 Designer Makers at Arnolfini on Bristol Harbourside - just in time for Christmas. This two day weekend selling event is highly consumer oriented and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the designers and view, buy or commission products for the festive season. We hope that The Bristol Artisan will continue to provide an outlet for designer makers

Call for Applications: The Bristol Artisan 2017

The Bristol Artisan is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues. We hope that The Bristol Artisan will provide an outlet for designer makers to sell and promote their work within the South West and beyond. This two day weekend selling event is highly consumer oriented and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the designers and view, buy or commission products. The event targets and appeals to an informed and highly motivated audience of consumers, collectors and aficionados as well as a select audience of professionals; including those who represent

Masterpiece London 2017

Masterpiece London launched in 2010 with a unique focus on cross-collecting. Over the past seven years it has established itself as the leading international event for viewing and buying the finest works of art, from antiquity to the present day. This fusion of heritage and style, tradition and the contemporary draws close to 40,000 visitors each year for an exceptional week of cultural, culinary and social experiences in the heart of London. Located on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Masterpiece is an unmissable event at the height of the capital’s summer arts season. Dates 29th June -

Benchpeg Awards 2016

Benchpeg held its first Benchpeg Awards evening in partnership with the Goldsmiths Company Assay Office on the 1st November in association with their Make Your Mark event. It was a lovely evening where the winners of the Benchpeg Awards 2016 were revealed, after our panel of independent judges presided over the short list of 19 entries out of 147 submissions to the competition. Here we see a few of the Instagram pics taken on the night and at the event during the day. #benchpegawards  Photo credits: Intstagram #benchpegawards #benchpeg #makeyourmark #makeyourmarklondon #goldsmithshall #goldsmithscompany

News Edit: 26 September 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   The jewel in her crown! Daily Mail: Tennis star Emma Raducanu, 18, models sparkling Tiffany & Co. diamonds at London Fashion Week event as she is named the brand's newest ambassador in '£2million deal'. dailymail.co.uk Independent Jewelers: 10 Top Names To Know At The Goldsmiths' Fair Forbes: The Goldsmiths' Fair opens September 28 in London, bringing together over 120 of the UK's top designer-makers, at the country's leading event for fine jewelers. forbes.com The UK’s most anticipated jewellery and silver event is starting next week Luxury London: Goldsmiths’

Hampshire Open Studios

Call for Applications: Hampshire Open Studios Applications are now being accepted from venues and artists to take part in the 2021 Hampshire Open Studios event. The early bird discount has been extended and applications will be accepted up to Sunday 18 April 2021. See the website for details and to apply: hampshireopenstudios.org.uk

The Romanian Jewelry Week 2024

Romanian Jewelry Week 2nd - 6th October 2024  Bucharest,  Romania Romanian Jewelry Week is the largest international event organized in Romania dedicated to contemporary jewelry, organized by Assamblage National Jewelry Association since 2020. The format of event includes each year a large area of exhibitions, fairs, conferences, workshops, seminars and guided tours, with one main location as well as connex locations. The Romanian Jewelry Week awards are designated by an international jury board, as well as special awards each year by official partners. The fifth edition of Romanian Jewelry Week is set to take place between the 2 - 6th

Munich Jewellery Week 2024

Munich Jewellery Week 2024 28 February - 3 March 2024 Munich Jewellery Week is an annual, independent, artist-run contemporary jewellery initiative that takes place in the city of Munich every March. The success of the event, which grows exponentially every year, is in thanks to the spirit of collaboration by jewellery artists and designers from all over the world: students, emerging, mid-career and established art jewellers alike come to present their jewellery on their own terms, and in their own unique ways. MJW has gained a reputation for being the most important event for the field worldwide, and the number

Pewter Live 2022

Pewter Live 2022 Pewterers' Hall, London 17 - 19 May 2022 The 34 Annual Design Competition Pewter Live returns to Pewterers’ Hall this year on 17 – 19 May for three days of workshops, exhibitions and competitions celebrating pewter crafts and design. Pewter Live 2022 is an influential annual event held in the heart of the City at Pewterers’ Hall, hosted by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. The event showcases the innovative work of both established and emerging designers in the Open and Student competition, where shortlisted designs will be displayed, and winning creators celebrated on the final day of Pewter Live. The competition

Peter Dormer Lecture 2024 - Helen Drutt - A Passionate Observer

Peter Dormer Lecture 2024 - Helen Drutt - A Passionate Observer Date: Monday 7th October - 6:30pm Location: Lecture Theatre 1, Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU Join us for an exciting  in-person event  featuring a lecture by the renowned  Helen Drutt . The event will take place at the  Royal College of Art  in London. Helen Drutt will take us on a visual journey documenting international exhibitions in the field (1968-2024) which began to flourish after an initial meeting with Graham Hughes in Dublin. There will be a glimpse into the role Peter Dormer played in encouraging Helen's

‘Wearable Memories: Stones of the Grassland’

‘Wearable Memories: Stones of the Grassland’ Martin Hall Gallery,  Loughborough College 12pm-2pm, weekdays only from 26 September - 11 October 2024 PhD researcher Zihan Zhou presents jewellery and research work from her doctoral project within the exhibition ‘Wearable Memories: Stones of the Grassland’. The exhibition will be open in Martin Hall Gallery from 12pm-2pm, weekdays only from 26 September until 11 October.   There will be an opening and preview event on Thursday 26 September, 4pm-6pm. This event is open to all and no booking is required. This exhibition is part of Zihan's ongoing practice-based doctoral project, 'Wearable Memories: Contemporary

Romanian Jewelry Week 2022

Romanian Jewelry Week 6th - 9th of October 2022 Romanian Jewelry Week is an international event organized by Assamblage National Jewelry Association, dedicated to the contemporary jewelry field in Romania and worldwide. The first edition of the event was organized between the 22-27th of September 2020 in 7 galleries, museums and showrooms in Bucharest. Over 150 contemporary jewelry designers presented their collections at ROJW 1.0: 1 designers, collectives, schools and associations of designers from UK, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Israel, China, South Korea, USA, Brazil, Mexico and many more. The second edition took place between the

NAJ Reveals Brands Participating in ‘Suppliers’ Showcase’ at the NAJ Summit 2021

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is pleased to announce an initial list of suppliers that are participating in this year’s  NAJ Summit  and its trade event-style ‘Suppliers’ Showcase’. Download the NAJ Summit Brochure Visiting retailers will have chance to reconnect with the teams at Hockley Mint, Ntinga, CW Sellors, Clarity Jewellery, Cadfolio, Fei Liu, GVUK Design, Code by Edge, Mireya, Lucy Quatermaine, Goodman Bros., Ruppenthal, LBJ Jewellery, Angel Whisperer, TI SENTO – Milano and Headline Sponsor, Continental UK, across all three days of the event. Garry Lane, NAJ’s Commercial Manager overseeing the Supplier Showcase says: “We’re delighted to be

A launch weekend fit for a silversmith

Last weekend Benchpeg spent a long weekend 'At Home with Silver' hosted by the The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) and Marchmont House. The Friday through to Sunday event, located an hour south of Edinburgh near Duns in the Scottish Borders, brought together 82 guests on the Saturday Open Day launch from across the UK and internationally to the Marchmont Estate. Together the collective gathered to celebrate the opening of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop - a brand new fully equipped workspace for silversmiths, developed by the SGT in partnership with Marchmont Creative Spaces.  Present at the event were practising silversmiths, curators,

Going For Gold(smiths)

Dartmoor Jeweller, Corrinne Eira Evans, has been selected to exhibit at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair event at Goldsmiths Hall, London. Corrinne is one of only 136 jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected to take part in the event. Evans creates handcrafted contemporary jewellery inspired by her surroundings of Dartmoor. Fascinated with the heritage craft technique of flat chainmail, she fabricates elegant metal fabric jewellery which connects the undulating Dartmoor landscape with contours of the body. Utilising the best ethical materials, the pallet of metallic colours offer maximising versatility and wearability. Her use of bold yet subtle patterns ‘woven’ into

Marketing & Community Co-ordinator

Marketing & Community Co-ordinator Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon Working hours: 3 Days, 9.30am to 5pm, with potential to increase. Fixed term contract: 12 months, with potential to become permanent Salary: £28,000 pro rata About us Craft Festival is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit craft event organisations with a heritage of over 19 years. We host Craft Festival , a multi-award-winning live event programme, currently in Devon and Gloucestershire. We also run Find a Maker, an online portal, community and business school, host a popular podcast The Capital  of Craft and business startup courses. We champion the finest designer makers

2024 Ethical Gem Fair Tucson

Ethical Gem Fair Tucson Tucson, USA 27 - 30th January 2024 Responsible sourcing will take center stage at the 2024 Ethical Gem Fair Tucson in its fourth annual event. Opening its doors from January 27th to 30th, the Ethical Gem Suppliers Collective will offer a unique opportunity for industry professionals to discover gemstones with short supply chains that support, uplift and respect mining and cutting communities. This trade-only event welcomes jewelry designers, retailers, industry experts and press to explore a curated selection of gemstones that set the standards of social and environmental awareness and responsibility. The Ethical Gem Fair Tucson

Silver + Form: A contemporary jewellery and silverware fair launching October 2024

Silver + Form is thrilled to announce its inaugural exhibition and fair, set to take place at the stunning Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate. This exclusive event, running from October 19th to 20th, 2024, will showcase a captivating collection of contemporary jewellery, silverware, objets d'art, and sculptures crafted by some of the most talented silversmiths and metalsmiths in the UK. Silver + Form was founded by Anja Hessler, a Ramsgate-based artist known for her contemporary mobile sculptures, and Nessa Warner, a designer of fine silver and gold jewellery. The event was conceived out of a shared passion for creativity

Milano Jewelery Tour 2023

Milano Jewelery Tour is the official partner of the first edition of Contemporania 28-30 September 2023 Royal Palace of Pedralbes, Barcelona 28 to 30 September 2023 Milano Jewellery Tour, a project to enhance the communication of jewelry founded by Eugenia Gadaleta, is the official partner of the first edition of Contemporania High Craftsmanship Barcelona. The event, conceived by Paulo Ribeiro and organized by Le Departément Interiors SL and Consorci de Comerç, Artesania i Moda de Catalunya, will be hosted by the Royal Palace of Pedralbes in Barcelona from 28 to 30 September 2023, and will exhibit the best of high craftsmanship. The event was

Stirling Jeweller Wins Women’s Enterprise Scotland Award

Gillian Crawford, founder of Stirling-based Lily Blanche, has emerged triumphant at the prestigious Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2022 after picking up the Embracing Technology award. Luxury jewellery company, Lily Blanche, won the Embracing Technology Business of the Year prize sponsored by HFL Holistic Financial Leadership at the Women’s Enterprise Awards. The glittering ceremony took place at Glasgow’s Voco Grand Central Hotel celebrating established and emerging business leaders across ten categories. The event was the first one to take place since the pandemic with guest speaker Nicola Sturgeon opening the event. Lily Blanche is thrilled to have won the Embracing Technology

MRE's Advanced Materials for the Future Conference

MRE's Advanced Materials for the Future Conference 23 - 24 April 2024 Business Design Centre, London Returning in its 10th year, MRE's Advanced Materials for the Future Conference. Full of new insights about material research and innovations taking place across the UK. Find targeted seminars on a range of cutting-edge areas such as materials for net zero across a number of sectors. This event enables collaboration between industry and academic communities. The event is sponsored by The Henry Royce Institute. What can you expect? We are planning for targeted seminars on a range of cutting-edge areas such as materials for

A Tale of Two Spaces

A Tale of Two Spaces - DDS x DSS Dundee’s Double Door Studios (DDS) and Dock Street Studios (DSS) are working together to celebrate and showcase the work of each group with a collaborative event held in July 2022. Sometimes confused with each other, the two studios want to tell people about what they do, how they work and what they make. The event series will begin on the 9th and 10th July across three locations - Double Door Studios  on Ward Road, Dock Street Studios along from Malmaison Hotel, and a stall at the Overgate  Shopping Centre bridging both

SoLo Craft Fair

Call for Applications: SoLo Craft Fair SoLo Craft Fair is delighted to be popping up on Southbank right by the London Eye as part of the Between the Bridges event. The summer will bring 16 weeks of themed markets in the heart of London. Between the Bridges will be home to food stalls, bars, pitch and put, boules, live music, DJs and more. SoLo Craft Fair will be hosting a market every Sunday throughout the summer 11am -4pm. Each event will host 30-40 different traders under a certain theme (please find dates and themes below). SoLo Craft Fair is aiming to

Second Careerist Jewellers - Establishing A Creative Business Through Further Education

Second Careerist Jewellers - Establishing A Creative Business Through Further Education 20th March 2024 Morley College + Online Join ACJ Director Melanie Eddy, as she chairs a panel discussion with three second careerist jewellers: AngeBDesigns, Ella Fearon-Low and Poppy Norton. Find out about how they became interested in jewellery and their journeys towards a new career. This will be a hybrid event, available in person and online. Date: 20th March 2024 Time: 6:00 -7:30pm Location: Morley College and online - 61 Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7HT Room: WB13   The event is free but booking is essential Please visit

Contemporary Jewellery & Metalsmiths Exhibition, The Turner Contemporary - Margate

Contemporary Jewellery & Metalsmiths Silver + Form The Turner Contemporary, Margate 19 - 20th October 2024 UK based silversmiths and metalsmiths will exhibit at the inaugural Silver + Form exhibition and selling fair, set to take place on October 19th and 20th, 2024, within the stunning Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate. The Event This event promises to be a celebration of creativity, showcasing Contemporary Jewellery, Silverware, Objets d’art, and Sculptures, crafted by some of the most talented jewellery designers and metalsmiths in the UK. Venue Turner Contemporary, designed by the renowned David Chipperfield, is acclaimed as one of the

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale Bishopsland Educational Trust warmly invites you to an evening celebrating the best silversmiths & fine jewellers. Tickets: FREE Date: 22 November 2021 Time: 5pm - 8pm Venue: Clothworkers Hall About the Event The event is free and includes: 17.00 - 20.00: Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, watch demonstrations and explore the exhibitors’ sale upstairs in the Reception Room 18.00 - 18:45: Guests have the opportunity to sit down for a short lecture by Kirstin Kennedy, V&A, followed by an interactive panel discussion, with the ability to explore the

Cockpit Makers’ Market - Holborn

Cockpit Makers’ Market An Open Studios event from London’s leading makers Holborn: 26 – 28 November | Deptford: 3 – 5 December Cockpit Makers’ Market is the go-to shopping destination for gifts made by London’s top makers, artists and designers. From collectible artworks and fine jewellery to readily affordable stocking fillers, the event caters to a wide range of budgets, smashing any preconception that high-end craft is just for those with deep pockets. It’s a unique opportunity to buy direct from the makers’ own studios and find one-of-a-kind gifts that are truly locally-produced. Home to over 150 makers, @cockpitarts is

Cockpit Makers’ Market - Deptford

Cockpit Makers’ Market An Open Studios event from London’s leading makers Holborn: 26 – 28 November | Deptford: 3 – 5 December Cockpit Makers’ Market is the go-to shopping destination for gifts made by London’s top makers, artists and designers. From collectible artworks and fine jewellery to readily affordable stocking fillers, the event caters to a wide range of budgets, smashing any preconception that high-end craft is just for those with deep pockets. It’s a unique opportunity to buy direct from the makers’ own studios and find one-of-a-kind gifts that are truly locally-produced. Home to over 150 makers, @cockpitarts is

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

Goldsmiths Fair 2019 Opens

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2019, the fine jewellery and contemporary silver event returns this autumn to showcase extraordinary talent and celebrate collecting. ‘Collecting is ultimately an investment in meaning. Treasure those objects that inspire you, acquire others and before you know it, you’ve started collecting.’  David Mills, Director, Goldsmiths’ Fair The 37th Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s premier precious metal jewellery and contemporary silver selling event, takes place 24 September – 6 October (closed 30 September) at historic Goldsmiths’ Hall in the heart of the City of London.  With 136 jewellers and silversmiths showcasing their latest collections expect innovative design, cutting edge techniques,

Joya 2021

Call for Applications: JOYA 2021 JOYA will be held from September 22 to October 24, 2021 JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Gathering a great number of independent artists as well as related organizations, schools and other entities. In times of transformation, we have chosen the ALQUIMIA theme to represent the change and hope we have in turning our present into a better future. We invite all participants to interpret this theme in the next collection presented at the event. "The doctrine and experimental study of chemical phenomena that

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair @ Chelsea 2020

Desire at Chelsea 2020 Chelsea Old Town Hall, London 28 February - 1 March 2020 This stunning mixed media jewellery and silversmithing event where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers selected from the best in the UK is an event not to be missed. Desire offers visitors a choice of around 90 individual jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create.  Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers.  Exhibitors

British Craft Trade Fair to run interactive online show for 2020

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has announced that it will run an online, interactive exhibition for designer-makers who are already signed up for this year’s event. The online show will be open to registered and approved buyers from June 14 – 15 (10.00 – 17.00) via the BCTF website , with this year’s BCTF award-winners being announced on Monday June 14 at 17.00. The next physical edition of BCTF will run as usual at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate from April 11-13. 2021 Show organiser, Margeret Bunn, said: “Like other exhibition organisers, we were forced to cancel this

New format for JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects 2020

Call for Applications: JOYA 2020 JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Normally held at the Design Museum, this year, due to the actual circumstances following the spread of COVID-19, the format will be adapted respecting the safety of the public that will attend and promoting online. JOYA 2020 will take place from September 19th to November 01st at ARTESANIA CATALUNYA  and will offer the designers a pleasant new space and environment to increase their contact lists and exhibit their pieces. The event is organized by Le Département Interiors S.L and

BCTF 2020

Call for Applicaitons: BCTF 2020 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has revealed a major new development for the 2020 event, which will be opened to the public for one day before the full retail trade show gets underway. Show organiser, Margeret Bunn, announced the changes on the first day of BCTF 2019, which opened on Sunday April 7 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. She commented: “In its 45-year history BCTF has been open solely to trade buyers, but next year we will open the doors for one day to the public, allowing consumers to buy directly from

Spring Fling 2021

Call for Applications: Spring Fling 2021  Applications open for mixed digital and physical event that will showcase the creative talent of Dumfries and Galloway Spring Fling 2021 will offer new and different ways to showcase some of the best contemporary visual arts and craft from Dumfries and Galloway. Organisers, Upland CIC, are delighted to announce plans for this year’s event which will be a vibrant mix of digital and some physical activities in place of the usual open studios weekend. This will hopefully include a pop-up shop and walks with artists plus online exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, live talks and studio

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

Jewellery Quarter Cemetery Memories Campaign

A chance to share your memories of the historic Jewellery Quarter cemeteries or make new ones at an upcoming event on 25 th  April 2020 from 1pm to 3pm in Warstone Lane Cemetery. Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries have been part of people’s lives in the Jewellery Quarter for generations, and lots of people have memories to share.  The Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries Project is calling out for people who have a connection to the cemeteries to share their personal recollections which will form part of an exciting event. From residents and people who work or study in the Quarter,

Jewellery & Watch Show 2021

Jewellery & Watch Show 2021 The 28th edition of Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi (JWS) will be back in ADNEC on 26-30 October 2021. Taking part in Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi (JWS) will align your brand with an exceptional showcase. JWS can help you build and maintain important relationships with 8,000+ elite buyers across the GCC, particularly in Abu Dhabi and in the Western Region of UAE. Be part of the JWS story ADMISSION: FREE Event Timing: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Event Venue: Halls 7, 8 & 9, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Click to Visit: www.jws.ae

Talking Practice: Making Form Book Launch

Talking Practice: Making Form Book Launch Celebrating Contemporary British Fine Metalwork 17 October 2019 School of Jewellery, Birmingham Please join us at the launch of the innovative new ebook Making Form: Contemporary British Fine Metalwork. During the event you will have the chance to hear, question and meet some of the internationally renowned designer-makers who feature in the book. The event special is part of the Talking Practice lecture series at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) School of Jewellery, to be held between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday 17 October. A BCU e-book by Kenneth Quickenden and Lee Hewett, entitled Making

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 - Online

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 - Online 24 September – 6 October 2020 Online Only Register for the event The Goldsmiths' Company is excited to launch  Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 , the first ever digital staging of their prestigious event, held exclusively online from Thursday 24 September to Tuesday 6 October, on the newly designed and curated website launching the same day.  They are proud to be able to provide a platform for our exhibitors and thousands of visitors from around the world, old and new, so that you can enjoy the extraordinary works created by some of the best jewellers and silversmiths

ERA5050 wins an award

On 1st March, stars of theatre gathered at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London’s West End for the 20th annual What’sOnStage Awards, broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. During the event, the Equity Award for Services to Theatre was awarded to ERA5050, a movement that campaigns to see women represented on screen, in television and in theatre in equal numbers to men. On 1st March, stars of theatre gathered at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London’s West End for the 20th annual What’sOnStage Awards, broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. During the event, the Equity Award for Services

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2019

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2019 10 -13 October 2019  Upper Campfield Market Hall, Manchester The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns for its 12th edition from 10-13 October 2019 to Upper Campfield Market Hall, Manchester. The GNCCF is the last word in contemporary craft selling events in the north. Founded by passion-fuelled people with an obsessive love of craft, and a desire to create a nationally renowned event, it’s no coincidence that the GNCCF has become the must-attend event for exhibitors and buyers alike. Expect a diverse range of work, talent and stories from leading designer-makers, including contemporary ceramicists,

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

Welbeck Winter Weekend 2017

The Harley Foundation and its Harley Gallery and Harley Studios will be hosting its annual winter event, returning for it’s 17th year, celebrating all things hand-made. The Welbeck Winter Weekend will take place on 24, 25 and 26 November 2017. The event will feature: Free entry, free car parking A heated marquee with 50+ stalls featuring artists and makers The Harley Artist Studios open to the public 20+ stalls featuring regional artisan food producers Exhibitions at The Harley Gallery and locally produced food at The Welbeck Farm Shop Recently opened gallery dedicated to the display of fine and decorative arts

Triple Parade 2018

Call for Applications: TRIPLE PARADE  The 4th TRIPLE PARADE Contemporary Jewellery Biennial  DIALOGUE across the PAST, the PRESENT, the FUTURE TRIPLE PARADE Biennial, an prestigious international exhibition event holds the success spirit and high qualified soul as a good mediator between East and West. From the very start of itis devoted to the core awakening in contemporary art, applied arts and design from a perspective of jewellery. 2018 This year, TRIPLE PARADE comes to the FOURTH celebration by the theme – DIALOGUE across the past, the present, the future.The event program ( exhibition, symposium, workshop, publication, lecture series ) will

International Jewellery London 2018

International Jewellery London 2018 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 programme, and delivers an unrivalled selection of

2018 Oscar Jewels Adorn the Red Carpet and total some £21M for the night

Last Sunday’s 90th annual Academy Awards - more commonly known as the Oscars - are arguably the most prestigious awards and red carpet event of the year for the film and entertainment industry. This year was no exception with actresses waiving the black only dress code seen at previous award ceremonies this year, to make the most of the most prestigious event of the Awards year. It is estimated that the total value of watches and jewellery adorned on the famed Oscars red carpet this year was some $30 million [£21M]. High jewellery houses took advantage of the showcase, Chopard adorned

British Council Opportunities

UK in Venice 2018: Call for Exhibitor Details  Calling all UK architects, designers and curators who are taking part in the Venice Biennale 2018: we'd like to hear about your event or exhibition. As part of the British Council's UK in Venice campaign, promoting British exhibitions and events at the Venice Art and Architecture Biennales, we would like to hear about any UK practices taking part this year. Please tell us about your involvement with all the details for your event or exhibition and we can then share this as part of the UK in Venice campaign via social media.

Call for Applications: Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion

Call for Applications: Living Crafts 2018 Applictions are now open for Living Crafts 2018 at Hatfield House 10 - 13 May 2018 Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion This is an opportunity for free space in the Emerging Designer-Maker pavilion at Living Crafts, a four day major craft event which is being held Hatfield House in Hertfordshire from 10-13 May, 2018. This is an initiative to support recent graduates and is sponsored by Craft&Design online.  About the Event Living Crafts brings beautifully crafted designs chosen for their high quality and innovation. More than just a craft show, this is creative day out for

IJL Show Director to step down after IJL 2017

International Jewellery London biggest stand alone jewellery trade event, will bid farewell to Event Director Sam Willoughby in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. Willoughby and her team have developed unique and market leading features at IJL, including the VIP Diamond Club programme and an innovative 365-day strategy across content marketing, social media and industry support. At this year’s show, as well as over 500 jewellery exhibitors of which 150 are new, there is a revitalised Seminar Programme featuring brand new learning areas such as The Academy, Digifest and Skills

International Jewellery London (IJL) 2017

International Jewellery London is the UK’s leading trade event for the international jewellery industry. The event showcases the latest product ranges from over 500 high end, finished jewellery manufacturers, designers, loose gemstones, and retail services suppliers and attracts an unparalleled range of jewellery focussed and pre-qualified buyers from 64 countries. Attracting an unrivalled range of exhibitors, IJL provides a unique trading environment to do business, source new ranges and discover future trends or simply top up for the Christmas period and beyond. Inspiring the industry for over 60 years, IJL delivers 100% free education from leading speakers. In the exclusive

Solo Craft Fair, South London

Call for Applications: Solo Craft Fair Solo Craft Fair will be returning to Prince of Wales in Brixton on Sunday 24th September, transforming two floors in to a craft festival full of stalls, workshops, live music, DJ's, kids play area and more! We are looking for high quality independent traders to hire a stall at this event. Stalls Available Club Room Table (4x2ft) £45 Club Room Pitch Only (no tabe) £45 Lower Roof Terrace Table (4x2ft) £40 Lower Roof Terrace Pitch Only (no table) £40 To Apply If you would be interested in trading at this event then please fill

Call for Applications: JOYA Barcelona 2018

Call for Applications: JOYA Barcelona 2018 JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Gathering a great number of independent artists as well as related organizations, schools and other entities, JOYA, in its 10th edition prepares to present excellence and innovation in contemporary art jewellery and objects. About the Event JOYA is held during Barcelona Jewellery Week. Its goal is to promote national and international artists through exhibition and communication, support jewellery and help open up an artistic market that has remained under exploited until now. Moreover, JOYA is a platform

Meet The Manufacturer 2017

Meet The Manufacturer Trade Show, Seminars & Workshops Meet the Manufacturer is back for 2017 and we’d love you to join us!  Organised by Make it British and now in its fourth year, Meet the Manufacturer is the only major sourcing event specifically for British manufacturers of clothing, textiles, leather goods and homeware.  This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before and will include a two-day trade show with free drop-in seminars, workshops and live demonstrations with, of course, plenty of opportunities for networking. Day one will culminate in a VIP drinks reception & BBQ, so

Welbeck Winter Weekend 2017

The Harley Foundation and its Harley Gallery and Harley Studios will be hosting its annual winter event, returning for it’s 17th year, celebrating all things hand-made. Applications are now open for stalls in the arts marquee at the Welbeck Winter Weekend, which will take place on 24, 25 and 26 November 2017. The event will feature: Free entry, free car parking A heated marquee with 50+ stalls featuring artists and makers The Harley Artist Studios open to the public 20+ stalls featuring regional artisan food producers Exhibitions at The Harley Gallery and locally produced food at The Welbeck Farm Shop

Benevolent Society Ball 2016

Benevolent Society Ball and National Association Of Jewellers’ Membership Awards Event The event, which is taking place on Thursday 1 December at the prestigeous St John’s Hotel in Solihull attracted over 400 key industry guests last year and all looks good for an even greater turnout this year. The evening starts with a champagne reception sponsored by the National Exhibition Centre and the NAJ’s membership awards adds a great deal of excitement as the nominees wait with bated breath to learn whether they have won one of these illustrious awards. As well as helping needy people who used to worked

London Craft Week 2017

London has long had a Fashion Week and a Design Festival. Since 2015, it has had the equivalent for craft: London Craft Week. An inspirational annual event showcasing exceptional and innovative British and international craftsmanship. London Craft Week is a journey-of-discovery programme with a diverse mix of independent master craftsmen, luxury, fashion, museums and galleries and studios, with the makers themselves the heroes and their processes and skills on show. Following the success of the first and second London Craft Week (May 2015 and May 2016), we are building on and expanding the reach of the event with increased visibility,

The Bristol Artisan

The Bristol Artisan is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues. This two day weekend selling event is highly consumer oriented and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the designers and view, buy or commission products from over 40 Designer Makers. The event targets and appeals to an informed and highly motivated audience of consumers, collectors and aficionados as well as a select audience of professionals; including those who represent corporate and public sector buyers. Dates 25 & 26 March 2017 (Mother’s Day Weekend) Open 11.00am – 6.00pm  Venue Arnolfini,

Inhorgenta Munich - Messe München, Germany

Inhorgenta Munich will take place over four days from 18 to 21 February 2017. There will once again the opportunity to gather and exchange information about new products, trends and developments in the jewellery and watch industry. After extremely successful trade show days at the 2016 event, boasting 940 exhibitors from 33 countries and some 26,000 trade visitors from 75 countries, those responsible for INHORGENTA MUNICH are full of anticipation for the coming 2017 event. Messe München Messe München is one of the world’s leading trade-show companies. It organizes some 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods and key

Festival of Crafts

Call for Applications: Festival of Crafts A celebration of contemporary crafts from UK makers and designers. Now in its 21st year, festival of crafts is a two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings on 28 and 29 October 2017. Festival of Crafts is an annual two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings. Now in its 21st year, the festival is well established in the craft calendar and features a curated selection of makers from across the UK. The work shown is across all media, including but not limited to, homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and

Spring Fling 2017

Spring Fling is a vibrant visual art and craft open studios event covering the length and breadth of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland; it is highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary visual art and craft events.    In Autumn 2015 Spring Fling CIC evolved to become  Upland CIC , a bold, ambitious, world-class rural based visual art and craft development organisation. Spring Fling is Upland's Flagship Event. Dumfries and Galloway; inspiring, vibrant and buzzing with creativity is a well recognised as a haven for artists and makers and Spring Fling has helped put the region on the national

Ask the Professionals, The Sorting Office

Have you ever wondered just how to get your work sold in a shop? Or maybe how you get into a Trade Fair?  What about exhibitions and craft fairs? When the competition is strong how do you stand out from the crowd, and what makes a successful application? In this event you will hear from 3 industry professionals on how to make successful applications to retail and online outlets, trade fairs, exhibitions and craft fairs. Jon Tutton - MADE Brighton MADE Brighton is an annual Design and Craft Fair held at The Corn Exchange in Brighton. The event, organised by

30th Marzee International Graduate Show 2016

Galerie Marzee now hosting its 30th Marzee International Graduate Show 2016. This year the gallery will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of its graduate exhibition, and the show promises to be their biggest and best yet, introducing work by our selection of this year's most promising graduates. This annual event, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, is the highlight of our exhibition calendar, and has grown from a modest affair to an event unparallelled in size and scope. This year’s show, our biggest yet, will present a selection of jewellery and objects by more than 100 graduates from 40

House & Garden Festival 2017

House & Garden Festival - its debut at Olympia London this summer. The four-day event will bring together three leading lifestyle events: Spirit of Summer Fair, The HOUSE Fair and GROW London, to create the ultimate celebration of summer and stylish living.  The House & Garden Festival will play host to over 500 exhibitors from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 June.  Showcasing a hand-selected treasure trove of interior, garden and lifestyle brands. Style Rooms and Decorated Spaces will be designed by stylists using their favourite pieces from the huge array of products available at the Festival. The event will welcome

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2017

Chelsea Old Town Hall will be the venue for the superb Desire Fair from 3 - 5 March.   This stunning mixed media jewellery and silversmithing event where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers selected from the best in the UK is an event not to be missed. Desire offers visitors a choice of around 90 individual jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create.  Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established

IJL launches #withyou campaign

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced a new marketing campaign - #withyou – inspired by its industry leading initiatives and designed to showcase its continuing commitment to the UK and international jewellery sector. The #withyou campaign will build on IJL’s experience as the UK’s premier jewellery industry event, focusing on the many ways that the show supports emerging design talents, established brands and industry-wide awards and events. These include IJL’s Gem Empathy Award in partnership with Gem-A and its sponsorship of both the Goldsmith’s Craft & Design Council Awards and the UK Jewellery Awards. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, explained, 

Pulse 14–16 May 2017 - Olympia, London

If you don’t know about Pulse already, it is a beautifully curated, boutique trade event designed for busy buyers who are searching for the next must-have products and the freshest design talent in one central location. For 2017 we are launching Makers , the first trade event dedicated to emerging creative talent, and Brands , a must-attend edit of exciting new launches from 30 of the industry’s leading brands. Pulse is all about making an impact so we have no doubt you will find great products that will do really well in your stores! Dates 14–16 May 2017 Venue Olympia

‘In Conversation’ with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster, Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council

‘In Conversation’ with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster, Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council to host ‘In Conversation’ event with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council in partnership with The Goldsmiths’ Centre will host its third exciting ‘In Conversation’ event in February 2017 - an exclusive evening of captivating conversation with British jewellery stars Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster. Chaired by the Council’s chairman Jos Skeates, the evening will delve into the careers, collections and opinions of Webster and Fennell, who are great champions of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design

Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair Returns to Winchester

Once again the elegant Guildhall in Winchester will be the venue for a stunning mixed media jewellery and silversmithing event from 11-13 November, where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers selected from the best in the UK. Desire offers visitors a choice of around 70 individual jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create.  Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers.   Comments from visitors to the event last

Jewellery & Watch Grows International Offering

Jewellery & Watch will bring together the very best in jewellery collections from across the globe this February as over 350 brands, suppliers and designers prepare to descend upon the UK’s premier spring buying event. Renowned for its thriving jewellery industry, Italy has been selected as the show’s country of focus for 2017, with an exquisite selection of Italian brands set to reveal their latest collections at the forthcoming show.   The esteemed line-up follows the acquisition of a dedicated Italian brand manager for the 2017 event, Maria Nastri, who together with the team at Jewellery & Watch has secured an

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2016 Closes to Huge Success

The 34th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s premier destination to view and buy fine jewellery and contemporary silver, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon. In what proved to be another successful year for the Fair, over 9,000 people, including royalty, members of the House of Lords, ambassadors, artists, gallerists, international collectors, and jewellery enthusiasts of all stripes, visited the event and sales were strong. Held at the historic Goldsmiths’ Hall, the event unveiled the latest collections from 150 leading designer-makers and the next generation of precious metal stars. All UK-based, the 115 jewellers and 35 silversmiths presented their collections

The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is a small spin off event of the flagship Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair taking place on Sunday 7th May at Altrincham Town Hall. This is a table top event and features just 38 selected makers.  How to Apply If you are interested in applying to LNCCF please email your name, craft discipline, business email  and website together with 4 images ( 300dpi and ideally 1000x1000 pixels as we will need to crop images to these dimensions) of your work to: ann-marie@greatnorthernevents.co.uk We accept applications from makers of all types of craft and from

IJL 2016 Showcases Record Number of Award Winning Designer Brands

This week IJL is set to showcase a set of exclusive ‘Designer Brands’ at its showcase Olympia event. The show will feature a record number of 17 designers within an expanded area of the show, displaying both silver and fine Jewellery. Elite designers from the UK, alongside those from Sweden, Australia and Brazil, will present the very best in fine and contemporary jewellery with the launch of exciting new collections, as well as acclaimed signature pieces. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, commented, “This year’s Designer Brands showcase is a wonderful celebration of the best in creative flair and innovative talent.

Jewellery Show

The Jewellery Show 1-2 September 2024 Olympia, London The  Jewellery Show  will be taking place on 1 - 2 September 2024 at Olympia London. As the premium B2B trade event for jewellery trade professionals in the UK, the  Jewellery Show  will welcome over 2500 delegates  and feature  150+ national and international suppliers . Explore the newest trends in fine, luxury, silver, retail solutions and contemporary designer jewellery. This event presents a unique opportunity to elevate your business, uncover new materials, and connect with other industry professionals. Additionally, you will have the exclusive chance to be among the first to preview exquisite jewellery pieces and acquire highly sought-after products

Goldsmiths Fair Talks Programme

Goldsmiths' Fair Host Breakfast and Afternoon Talks Programme Goldsmiths' Fair 2017 will be hosting a comprehensive set of talks throughout the two week event. Breakfast Talks Be part of the exciting discussions hosted by industry specialists at this year's event. Talks begin at 10am with breakfast from 9.30am.  Wednesday 27 September Joanna Hardy will discuss her exhibition 'Timeless Innovation: Selections from the Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Jewellery Collection'. Thursday 28 September Catrin Jones, curator at the Holburne Museum will speak about 'Understanding the Surface of Silver'. Friday 29 September The Jewellery Editor's Maria Doulton will discuss 'Red Carpet Jewellery'. Wednesday 4

Call for Applications: Handmade Chelsea 2018

Call for Applications: Handmade at Chelsea 2018 Contemporary craft and design fair Handmade Chelsea is our 12th annual Christmas shopping event at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall.  The show will take place over three days from 9 – 11 November 2018. Event Details Handmade Chelsea 2018 Friday 9 - Sunday 11 November 2018 Venue Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE Deadline for Applications 30 April 2018 To Apply Please read the relevant  application pack  as the pack contains stand sizes, prices and all the information you need about exhibiting. http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk

The Goldsmiths' Company's 'Young Designer Competition'

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to support Jacobs the Jewellers’ Young Designer Competition, a brilliant initiative focusing on emerging silversmiths and jewellers. Staged at the renowned Reading-based jewellery store from 6-30 June 2017, the competition will feature work from nine emerging designers from the Bishopsland Educational Trust. One new work of silver and one new piece of jewellery from each designer will be on display and the public will get to vote for its favourite pieces. The Young Designer Competition exhibition will also feature live craft demonstrations and there will be a VIP winner’s event on Friday 30 June. The event's last day will also see it take part in Reading’s

Good night Ma’am. God be with you in excelsis

The passing of a loved one can be emotional, upsetting, all consuming. It can feel like, for a short while, that the World itself stops revolving - and that you are suspended in time and space - whilst you contemplate a world and future without that person in it. Sometimes, this might be a frightening prospect, where there is no clear path to tread. And then you realise that although this devastating event has impacted you tremendously, that the World continues to turn, and that life carries on, bustling around you. Queen Elizabeth II herself said, “ Grief is the

Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) 2024

Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) 2024 Halls 1 & 2 South of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City 12 – 14 November 2024 JGTD Dubai  is a  three-day business-to-business sourcing event for jewellery, gemstones and related technology . Visitors can additionally sign up for the Targeted Buyers Programme running throughout the show, DMCC’s Dubai Diamond Conference and Informa Market’s Jewellery World Awards Dubai. https://www.jgtdubaijewelleryshow.com

Join the FORGE Launch Showcase

Join the Forge Showcase There are a few places left for designers to exhibit at the two week FORGE launch event. FORGE is a new concept which moves away from the traditional gallery and retail model, instead providing a space for artisans to use to promote and sell their own work as they would in craft fair or pop up shop scenario, where they can meet clients in a Central London location to show their work or discuss commissions. There are informal spaces to sit and meet clients in the retail space, as well as a bookable meeting pod for

Craft Festival, Cheltenham 2024

Craft Festival, Cheltenham Cheltenham Town Hall 8 - 10 March 2024 The finest contemporary craft event in the Costwolds, featuring 100 makers of highest quality selling directly to the public. Plus workshops for adults and children, talks, demonstrations and cafe. Adult workshops must be booked in advance.  Craft Festival, Cheltenham 8-10 March 2024 Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Way, Cheltenham GL50 1QA Open  10am – 5pm Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday www.craftfestival.co.uk

The Garden Club Social

The Garden Club Social 25th May 2023 5pm - til late Please join The Garden Club for an informal drinks evening on Thursday, 25 May at The Castle pub in Farringdon. Due to the popularity of our last event, we are very happy that The Castle have offered the upstairs of the pub for this and all future events, as they are keen to support the jewellery trade. Please spread the word and we hope to see you there! The Garden Club is an initiative created to support those businesses in the jewellery trade who are based in - or rely

London Craft Week 2019

London Craft Week 2019 8 to 12 May 2019 London Craft Week is an annual beyond luxury showcase with hidden workshops, galleries and shops revealing outstanding craftsmanship. London Craft Week is the annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship through a journey-of-discovery programme featuring hidden workshops and unknown makers alongside celebrated masters, famous studios, galleries, shops and luxury brands. Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com  www.londoncraftweek.com

London Fashion Week 2020

London Fashion Week 2020 14th - 18th February 2020 London Fashion Week, 14th - 18th February 2020 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers.    BFC SHOW SPACE  The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA  London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit  londonfashionweekfestival.com  for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Jewellery & Watch 2020

Jewellery & Watch 2020 2 - 6 February 2020 NEC, Birmingham Jewellery & Watch is a dedicated jewellery trade event, showcasing a varied offering of new ideas and inspiration from a host of well-respected brands, wholesalers and manufacturers. Co-located with Spring Fair, Jewellery & Watch is ideally placed to serve the multi-faceted needs of today’s retailers, whether traditional jewellers, gifting specialists, or e-commerce giants, ensuring buyers and retailers can be perfectly prepared for the year ahead. jewelleryandwatchbirmingham.com

JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects 2019

Call for Applications: JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Gathering a great number of independent artists as well as related organizations, schools and other entities. JOYA, in its 11 edition will be focused on the communicative and diplomatic meaning of the art jewellery and objects in nowadays. “Talking about the power of jewelry is potentially inexhaustible and fascinating. It implies returning to the beginning of humanity, not only as an adornment for the body but as the ideological expression of culture, and even

Artistar Jewels 2019

Call for Applications: Artistar Jewels 2019 The protagonists of the international contemporary jewelry will shine in a week entirely dedicated to the Jewelry world, the Milano Jewelry Week. The call for entries for the seventh edition of Artistar Jewels is officially open. Artistar Jewels is an international project dedicated to the international contemporary jewelry. The event will take place for the first time from 24th to 27th October 2019 during the Milano Jewelry Week, a new week of the Milanese schedule entirely dedicated to the world of jewelry. The city will be surrounded by a unique artistic flair, welcoming the

Jewellery & Watch and Fashion will return in 2021

As a reflection on conversations between Hyve, the organiser of Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF), and the community it serves, the show has taken the decision that JWF 2020 will not take place this year and will return as an in-person event in 2021. Hyve have listened to the community and whilst the industry supports JWF, the preferred choice in 2020 is to connect in a virtual environment. They are now working closely with their partners and clients to deliver a unique virtual forum with exclusive seminar content designed to educate and inform. Launching in September, more details will follow

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 ,

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

Call for Applications: Handmade Kew 2018

Call for Applications: Handmade at Kew We are now accepting applications for Handmade at Kew 2018. The deadline for applications is Friday 30 March 2018, 6pm. Event Details Handmade at Kew 2018 Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 October 2018 Venue Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AB Deadline for Applications 30 March 2018 To Apply Please read the relevant  application pack  as the pack contains stand sizes, prices and all the information you need about exhibiting. www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner 2018

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner The Silversmith and Jewellers charity would like to invite all jewellery trade members to this prestigious event. 4 course dinner with wine. Guest speaker is comedian Ian Irving, one of the most popular and sought-after entertainers on the circuit! Last spaces are being filled now! Hurry up and grab your ticket. Date 30th Nov 2018 Venue The RAC Pall Mall, London Tickets £140 To Book Email or call Julie for tickets: julie@thesjcharity.co.uk 020 8265 9288

DECIMUS

DECIMUS  - Salon Privé Hosted by The Goldsmiths’ Centre Held in the beautiful Exhibition Rooms, DECIMUS are staging an invitation only Salon Privé on 16th and 17th November 2017 at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London. The event is a perfect opportunity for clients to enjoy the Goldsmiths’ Centre, meet a talented group of designers and try on their jewellery in the lead up to Christmas.  All artists will be available to discuss their work, design techniques and background stories. DECIMUS is a collective of 10 award-winning designers, selected for their individuality, unique design and the high quality of their

Call for Applications: West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2018

Call for Exhibitors and Demonstrators: West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2018 After the success of last year’s Arts and Craft Festival, West Dean College of Arts & Conservation is delighted to announce that in 2018, the Festival will run from 1-3 June. This is a call to artists, makers and craftspeople to apply to exhibit or demonstrate and be part of this successful contemporary arts and craft festival in a unique arts destination. It is an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work to over 5,000 visitors, all of whom have specifically travelled to the event for the high

British Academy of Jewellery to Celebrate Young Talented Designers

The annual graduation ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of the students from the British Academy of Jewellery, will be held at The Royal Institution on Friday, 1 st  December. Situated in an idyllic Mayfair location The Royal Institution is steeped in history, boasting a variety of stunning ceremony and reception rooms. The event is anticipated to be a great celebration of fresh talent emerging into the industry of jewellery design and manufacturing. This year’s graduation will include an exciting VIP guest panel, answering the questions of the Academy’s students and inspiring them in their futures as they leave the Academy. This

Town Centre Artist Commission

Town Centre Artist Commission, HOME Slough HOME Slough wants to animate the town centre with one or more artist commissions that will connect and express Slough’s people and inspire a sense of pride in the town. The outcome may be a permanent, semi-permanent or temporary artwork/installation/event. The commission will engage with the town centre environment and test its potential as a destination for arts and culture activity. It will involve local people in its creative development and reach new audiences for the arts. It will encourage local thinking on the future on the town centre environment at a time of

London Fashion Week 2017

London Fashion Week, 17th - 21st February 2017 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers.    BFC SHOW SPACE  The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA  London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit  londonfashionweekfestival.com for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Emily Blunt Dazzles The Red Carpet in a Ruth Tomlinson design

Yesterday evening English beauty Emily Blunt wowed the crowds at the premiere of her recent film ‘The Girl On The Train’ in Leicester Square, looking gorgeous in a heavily beaded Alexander McQueen gown paired with a Ruth Tomlinson ring. The Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with Granules was complemented by the baroque character and intricate embellishments of the floral gown while the jewel tones of the beading emphasised the deep green hue of the tourmaline perfectly. The red carpet was transformed into a train track for the event but Emily looked more like she was on a catwalk in the

The Angel Christmas Fair, Candid Arts Trust - London

The Angel Christmas Fair is an annual affordable art and design fair featuring the work of various artists and designers. The event will take place in December 2016 and will comprise all creative disciplines; painting, photography, illustration, fashion, textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics and furniture. Dates: Saturday 3rd December – Sunday 4th December Times: 11.00am – 6.00pm Venue:  Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ www.candidarts.com

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

Heritage Skills Festival 2017

Witness the skills, celebrate the heritage, come and have a go! For the first time ever the City of London Livery Companies and Lincoln Cathedral are joining together to celebrate traditional crafts and skills essential to the preservation of the Cathedral and other ancient buildings as well as keeping heritage and skills alive. Come and see and have a go. Displays both inside the Cathedral and on the East Green. On the Saturday afternoon, there will be an auction of work produced during the event by the City of London Livery Companies. Dates 23 – 24 June 2017 Venue Lincoln

BIJORHCA PARIS 2017

Must-attend event for all professionals, BIJORHCA PARIS is the only international trade show dedicated exclusively to Jewellery, Watches and Technical Industries in France. It welcomes almost 400 exhibitors and brands, including 50% internationals from over 30 countries, gathered to showcase their collections to about 14 000 buyers, including 35% internationals from 100 countries. Venue 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris France www.bijorhca.com

Christmas Fair, Farnham Maltings – Surrey

The Farnham Maltings annual Christmas Fair is full of festive charm, featuring a bustling marketplace with over 150 stands specializing in handmade gifts, unique stocking fillers, crafts, vintage, food and drink. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 30th November & Thursday 1st December 2016. For more information please contact Caroline Pearce, Craft Co-ordinator: caroline.pearce@farnhammaltings.com Dates: Wednesday 30th & Thursday 1st December 2016 Venue: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey. GU9 7QR craft.farnhammaltings.com

London Fashion Week 2018

London Fashion Week,  16th - 20th February 2018 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers.    BFC SHOW SPACE  The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA  London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit  londonfashionweekfestival.com  for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

New Designers 2024

Biodegradable pregnancy tests, spiced egg homeware, modular trainers and ocean waste jewellery: what to see at New Designers 2024 New Designers returns to the Business Design Centre in London for its 39th edition from 26 – 29 June and 3 – 6 July 2024 (tickets available now). Championing the best up-and-coming talent the UK has to offer, it unites over 3,000 design graduates from more than 100 university courses across multiple disciplines. Alongside showcasing their creativity and innovations, this annual event serves as a melting pot for new ideas and trends – and this year is no exception. Amidst a

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition 1 February - 22 March 2024 Antrim QEST is delighted to be partnering with Craft NI to host our first physical event in Northern Ireland: an exhibition of works by QEST Alumni from the island of Ireland. The exhibition will be held in the Craft NI Gallery – Belfast’s only dedicated craft venue. Crafts on display will range from those familiar to Craft NI visitors – such as silversmithing and handloom weaving – to disciplines shown at the Gallery for the first time, including musical instrument making and wrought iron putter making. We look forward

UK Ethical Gem Fair

UK Ethical Gem Fair Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th January FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJ On Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th January, Nineteen48 is joining with Fair Trade Gemstones and Gemstones Brazil to host our first ethical gem fair of 2023 at FORGE, the brand-new creative hub and retail space in Hatton Garden, London. The event will run from 10am to 5pm on both days. It's free to attend, but please email us to register in advance, so that we know you're coming. Kathy Chappell (Fair Trade Gemstones) -  kathy@fairtrade-gemstone.com Stuart Pool (Nineteen48) -  stuart@nineteen48.com Maira Toledo (Gemstones

Goldsmiths' Fair 2023

Goldmsiths' Fair 2023 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Week One: 26 September to 1 October | Week Two: 3 October to 8 October 2023 Goldsmiths’ Fair, The Goldsmiths’ Company’s annual selling event for independently made fine jewellery and silver, has today announced the 136 craftspeople who will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Hall, in the City of London, from 26 September until 8 October. For more than 40 years, Goldsmiths’ Fair has provided both private collectors and international museums and collections with the opportunity to meet with, and buy pieces from, the most talented independent silversmiths and jewellers working in the

News Edit: 5 May 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news...   The priceless jewellery Queen Camilla may wear to the Coronation The Telegraph: From the Coronation necklace to the Queen Consort's ring, many invaluable pieces will be on display at Westminster Abbey. www.telegraph.co.uk From mine to Met Gala: The story behind Michaela Coel's Ghanaian gold Harpers Bazaar: Challenged to create a suite of jewels for the co-host of this year’s event, Ghanaian-British designer Emefa Cole chose fully traceable single mine origin gold to celebrate their shared heritage. www.harpersbazaar.com The Best Jewellery Moments From The 2023 Met Gala Vogue: Amidst

PAD 2023

PAD LONDON Great Portland Street, London 10 -15 October 2023 Founded in 2007 by fourth-generation Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the only fair in the UK exclusively dedicated to 20 th -century and contemporary Design. The week-long event takes place every October on Berkeley Square, in the heart of London’s affluent Mayfair district. PAD London is the sister fair to PAD Paris which was launched in 1998 and takes place every April in the Jardin des Tuileries.  A permanent fixture on the two capital’s vibrant art and design circuits, PAD fairs have become a byword for connoisseurship, exquisite taste

Slovenian Jewellery Week 2023

Call for Participation: Slovenian Jewellery Week 2023 SLOVENSKI TEDEN NAKITA 2023 11— 19 May 2023 The SIJW project is primarily intended to present contemporary jewelry design to the public. They will be able to learn more about the products and designers who create contemporary jewelry throughout Slovenia. Guests from abroad will also join them. This is currently the only event in our country that is specifically aimed at promoting contemporary jewelry design and its creators. Contemporary jewelry is a self-reflexive practice, which means that we creators are engaged in thinking about ourselves and the conditions in which we carry out

Festival of Crafts

Festival of Crafts Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 October 2024 Farnham Maltings Discover beautiful, handcrafted designs from over 75 talented makers at festival of crafts, now in its 28th year. Well-established in the craft calendar and part of Farnham's October Craft Month, the event champions great design, craftsmanship and skill. With exhibitors hand-picked from across the UK, browse stalls showcasing a variety of media from textiles and print to homewares and jewellery. Enjoy meeting the makers and learn about the processes used in both traditional and modern techniques with our expert-led talks, drop-in craft activities and programme of bookable workshops.

PAD 2022

PAD LONDON Great Portland Street, London 10 -16 October 2022 Founded in 2007 by fourth-generation Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the only fair in the UK exclusively dedicated to 20 th -century and contemporary Design. The week-long event takes place every October on Berkeley Square, in the heart of London’s affluent Mayfair district. PAD London is the sister fair to PAD Paris which was launched in 1998 and takes place every April in the Jardin des Tuileries.  A permanent fixture on the two capital’s vibrant art and design circuits, PAD fairs have become a byword for connoisseurship, exquisite taste

Slovenian Jewellery Week 2023

Slovenian Jewellery Week 2023 SLOVENSKI TEDEN NAKITA 2023 11— 19 May 2023 The SIJW project is primarily intended to present contemporary jewelry design to the public. They will be able to learn more about the products and designers who create contemporary jewelry throughout Slovenia. Guests from abroad will also join them. This is currently the only event in our country that is specifically aimed at promoting contemporary jewelry design and its creators. Contemporary jewelry is a self-reflexive practice, which means that we creators are engaged in thinking about ourselves and the conditions in which we carry out this practice. Contemporary

20 Years in the Making

20 Years in the Making 27 April - 22 June 2024 Part of Craft Festival’s 20-year celebration Amazingly, Craft Festival has been going for 20 years. What started as a small project with 2000 visitors in Bovey Tracey has grown into the fantastic, diverse and vibrant event it now is, shaping the town where it started into the ‘Capital of Craft’, spreading the word to Cheltenham, Cardiff and online, and perhaps even transforming our views of making to appreciate the handmade that little bit more. In recognition of this, Sarah James, Director of Craft Festival and Find a Maker, was

Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival 2019

Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival 21 – 23 June 2024 Handmade in Britain collaborates with Waterperry Gardens to create a new arts festival, building on the legacy of Art in Action Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival Following on from the success of the company’s existing events in Kew, Edinburgh and Chelsea, Handmade in Britain is excited to announce its collaboration with Waterperry Gardens for a new event, Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival in June 2019. Building on the legacy of Art in Action, which successfully ran for 40 years (1977 –

Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair

The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 21 - 25 February 2024 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) is among the leading international trade fairs for gemstones and jewelry. Hosted in the impressive Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, this biannual event reflects Thailand's esteemed position in the world of gemstones and jewelry. It's organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in collaboration with the Gems Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). The fair not only provides a deep insight into Thailand's rich artisanal heritage but also reinforces Thailand's reputation as

2021 Bright Young Gems winners announced

The winners of Bright Young Gems® 2021 mentoring scheme for graduating and recently graduated jewellery designers have been announced. The talented line-up comprise Imogen Burch, Amber Doughty, Hannah Gower, Capucine Huguet and Andrea Jose Castro, all of whom will unveil their winning pieces as part of the National Association of Jeweller’s showcase at the one-day UK Jewellery Festival, The Brewery, London, on September 1, 2021.  Thanks to support from the  National Association of Jewellers, the winners  will also benefit from dedicated mentoring from  the NAJ jewellery experts before the event to ensure that they maximise the experience. The designers will

Goldsmiths' Fair 2022 - The 40th Edition

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/dWQUkGKKDp8] Goldmsiths' Fair 2022 - The 40th Edition Goldsmiths' Hall, London Week One: 27 September - 2 October | Week Two: 4 - 9 October Closed Monday 3 October Featuring 136 of the UK’s most extraordinary silversmiths and goldsmiths, this year’s Fair will not disappoint. From wire work to 3D printing, traditional goldsmithing to intricate engraving, the 40 th  anniversary exhibitors combine ancient techniques with modern day technologies, ensuring that there will be something for everyone with a passion for fine jewellery and contemporary silver. With an exciting cohort of new exhibitors, this year’s event promises to

News Edit: 1st September 2024

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... High jewellery weathers the global uncertainty FT reports: A youthful and increasingly diverse clientele seeking timeless, feelgood pieces is driving growth, as more brands enter the market. www.ft.com How ‘mum’ jewellery went from naff to cool Telegraph reports: From the Princess of Wales to Phoebe Philo, new parent bling has never looked so good. www.telegraph.co.uk Non-profit seeks unwanted jewelry for makeover event 12 on Your Side reports: Radical Jewelry Makeover (RJM) is returning to central Virginia! RJM and three local universities - Longwood University, Old Dominion University (ODU), and

SIERAAD & FRIENDS

SIERAAD & FRIENDS St. Lambert's Church & Synagogue, Buren 24 - 26 May 2024 After a period of more than 20 years in Amsterdam, Sieraad are moving from the "big city" to a "small" very charming town of Buren in the middle of the country, for a smaller scale and more exclusive event. View and try on the latest collections from renowned designers and discover upcoming talents SIERAAD & FRIENDS is a dynamic, international meeting place where art, craftsmanship, design and passion come together in the form of jewellery. Each piece testifies to unique stories, cultural backgrounds and personal expression.

Scoop 2023 - January Edition

Scoop Olympia West,  12 Blythe Road, W140JQ  11 - 13 February 2024 Scoop is an internationally recognized trade fair for fashion and lifestyle, which was launched in 2011. The name "Scoop" originates from English and means "exclusive story". This is an apt metaphor for the premieres and presentations of exclusive fashion and lifestyle products that take place at the fair. The event takes place at Olympia West in the bustling city of London. The fair is held biannually, allowing professionals, buyers, and fashion enthusiasts to discover the latest trends and innovations in the industry twice a year. Scoop serves as

InnovationRCA Creative Brands Accelerator Pop-up

Introducing… Royal College of Art RCA Battersea, Howie Street, London SW11 4AS  7 - 8 December 2022 You are invited to  Introducing…  a pop up event by  InnovationRCA , the Royal College of Art’s centre for entrepreneurship. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the innovative jewellery start-ups they support by meeting the founders, all recent alumni from the RCA, and seeing their products first-hand. A curated selection of 20 startups that have progressed through the Creative Brands Accelerator programme over the past 3 years will be showcased, from sectors including homeware, fashion, jewellery, ceramics and textiles. Through this programme,

Collect Art Fair 2022

Collect 25 - 27 February 2022 Somerset House, London Collect is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary craft and design and living artists and takes place each year at Somerset House in the heart of London. Collect will take place from 25-27 February 2022 with previews on 23-24 February 2022. Following the success of the online version of Collect 2021, the Fair is excited to be preparing for a physical event in 2022; returning to the beautiful rooms in its home of Somerset House. Tickets are now available. To make a booking, please visit the Somerset

NYC Jewelry Week 2024

NYCJW24 18 – 24 November 2024 Manhattan, Brooklyn, Harlem, and online Each November, NYC Jewelry Week proudly presents ‘The Week,’ a 7-day celebration dedicated to the art of jewelry. This annual event invites a global audience to explore the world of jewelry through a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences, spanning New York City and beyond. Our hybrid program features virtual events  streamed on YouTube  alongside immersive on-site happenings. In-person, NYC Jewelry Week brings together leading figures in the jewelry industry to curate extraordinary experiences, including exhibitions, exclusive shopping opportunities, and retail collaborations. Attendees can also participate in insightful panel

MASTERMAKER experience with Shimell & Madden

MASTERMAKER experience with Shimell & Madden   Friday, 17th May 2024 A rare and wonderful opportunity! The extremely talented Luke Shimell and Emma Madden are our May MasterMakers on Friday 17 May. What will you experience with Shimell & Madden? During this special event Emma and Luke will bring a wealth of expert in-depth knowledge, skill, craftsmanship and passion. You’ll hear Emma and Luke talk about their individual career journeys, working as a partnership and how they defined their unique and instantly recognisable style. You’ll see their beautiful maquettes, learn more about their processes, and how they make their pieces with

The 2023 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards

Held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, the annual Awards Ceremony was opened by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council’s chair, Anne-Marie Reeves, and hosted by Council Trustees Maeve Gillies and Judith Lockwood, who together announced this year’s award winners. The event welcomed more than 300 guests, including representatives from world-renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers, and the UK media.  The Awards presentation was live-streamed which doubled the immediate audience. In her opening remarks, Anne-Marie Reeves told guests and award winners: “ Congratulations to all the winners and especially those who were honoured with special awards. This is

Milano Jewelry Week

Milano Jewelry Week Milan, Italy 20 to 23 October 2022 The second edition of the widespread event dedicated to jewelry will be held from 20 to 23 October 2022. Milano Jewelry Week - week already sponsored by the Municipality of Milan and by C.N.A. Federmoda and Club degli Orafi - returns, after the obligatory stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year in October from 20th to 23rd 2022. About 200 events will animate high jewelry ateliers, goldsmith workshops, academies, schools, art galleries, fashion boutiques and design showrooms in the center of Milan. From Brera to Porta Venezia, passing through

News Edit: 18 March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   The Best Jewelry At The 2023 Oscars Forbes: It was a night to remember. The diamond looks and statement pieces of the prior awards shows led up to the big event of the 95th Academy Awards, which twinkled and shone with some of the brightest jewels of the season. www.forbes.com The best jewellery moments from the 2023 Oscars Harpers Bazaar: The couture gowns might grab most of the headlines on Oscars night, but the stunning array of jewellery on last night's red carpet is also worth your attention.

Craft Focus - Trentham Gardens

Craft in Focus at Trentham Gardens 22 - 25 September 2022 Trentham, Stoke on Trent Our fourth annual event here will feature a wide range of the UK's finest contemporary artists and makers and will be staged in semi open-sided marquees within Trentham Gardens with its vast perennial plantings providing breathtaking vistas. This stunning contemporary revival of a historic garden is amongst the very best in the UK. The gardens have been transformed over the last 15 years and are now some of the finest in Britain with the revival being led by multi-Chelsea gold-medal winner Tom Stuart-Smith. Admission to

Call for Applications: RHS Flower Show

Call for Applications: RHS Flower Show RHS Garden Hyde Hall 30 July - 3 August 2025 Craft in Focus are delighted to have been invited to return and stage a Contemporary Craft Pavilion at the Flower Show at RHS Garden Hyde Hall from 30 July - 3 August. Because of the nature of the Flower Show, the presentation of the event will be quite formal. Craft in Focus shall, as usual, be providing a floored and carpeted pavilion with very generous aisles and a full shell scheme. The external area will feature a white fenced courtyard garden for a few

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong Special Edition 2022

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) The special edition of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) is returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16 to 19 September with showcase after showcase of exciting product debuts, networking opportunities, and inspiring and educational onsite activities. The four-day physical event is once again broadening its appeal beyond its core B2B audience by welcoming jewellery lovers clamouring for the show’s “I Love Jewellery” experiences and attractions, said David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets in Asia. Attendee registration for trade buyers and jewellery lovers is now

The Jewellery Show 2023

The Jewellery Show 20 - 21 September 2023 ExCeL London Join us at the Jewellery Show, the UK’s premium trade event for retailers, buyers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers of fine jewellery, returning to the ExCeL London on 20-21 September 2023. Free to attend for trade professionals, the Jewellery Show will be an international hub for fine, luxury, silver, and contemporary designer jewellery, as well as loose precious stones and retail technology and solutions. Approved attendees will have access to the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK, including a trend forecasting runway and an exciting seminar programme covering the latest

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair once again brings the UK’s top makers to Manchester’s iconic Victoria Baths

The North of England’s most exciting craft event returns to Manchester this autumn! The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair brings 200 of the UK’s finest makers to the Edwardian splendour of Victoria Baths over the weekend of 13-16 October 2022. Already a firm favourite with those in the know, the fair offers an unrivalled line up of designer makers from all over the country, each one selected for the quality, desirability, and innovation of their work. Craft says something in a society obsessed with mass production and throw-away culture. It says that something is unique, joyful, special, and out of the ordinary. It

Open Studios Bishopsland Educational Trust

Open Studios @ Bishopsland Educational Trust On Saturday 6 August between 2pm and 5pm the workshops and exhibition space at Bishopsland Educational Trust will be open to the general public.  There will be demonstrations of traditional hand craft silversmithing techniques and an exhibition & sale of work produced here by this year's resident-makers and a number of fellows, including Malcolm Appleby, Bryony Knox, Alice Fry, Nan Nan Liu and Sheila MacDonald. The event is free to attend. Bishopsland Educational Trust, Dunsden, S Oxfordshire, RG4 9NR c.murdoch@bishopsland.org.uk   Photo : Yuyi Cheng Chalice 2022

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London Monday 28 November 4pm - 8pm On behalf of Bishopsland Educational Trust we have pleasure in inviting you to an exclusive, free, early evening event at  Clothworkers’ Hall, London, on Monday 28 November 2022.   Please register to attend  here . We are honoured to be supported by over 30 of the UK's leading silversmiths and jewellers including Claire Malet, Jane Adam, Theresa Nuygen, Kayo Saito, Angus McFadyen and Miriam Hanid.  It will also be an exciting opportunity for our current cohort of emerging makers to exhibit work made since they commenced the Bishopsland programme

CV Audit

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

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Bloomsbury

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Bloomsbury An Open Studios event from London’s leading makers 23 - 26 November 2023 Cockpit is a centre for excellence in craft, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. We are an award-winning social enterprise, home to 160 independent creative businesses in London. Twice a year we open our doors to the public, for the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most celebrated craftspeople in their studios. Surrounded by their tools, materials and work-in-progress, this is a rare authentic glimpse behind the scenes and a chance to hear first-hand about their inspiration, process

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Call for Applications: The Great Exhibition Road Festival Applications are officially open to trade at The Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington, London. The event takes place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024. We are a science and arts festival, with an opportunity for traders who have a  science slant  to their work (this could be space, nature, animal, to get you started on ideas). The cost for a pitch is £225.00 for the weekend. If you require power, we will charge an additional £10.00. The Festival will provide the market stall structure. Please see the Terms and

Desire Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall 2023

Call for Applications: Desire Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall 2023 10 -12 March 2023 Craft in Focus are now inviting applications for our 2023 Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair taking place at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Applications are invited from silversmiths and jewellers working in any media. Early application is advised.  Click here to download the application pack .  The deadline for applications is  Monday 21 November Cabinets are available to hire at this event.  Click here for images . Further details will be advised to exhibitors in due course. This will be the sixteenth year of Desire in London

News Edit: 12 November 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Cornwall designer has entire collection of jewellery snatched from London Christmas market ITV: A jewellery designer has had her entire collection of precious items stolen while at a Christmas market event in London. itv.com Hayle jeweller Emily Nixon has rings snatched at London show Falmouth Packet: A Cornish jewellery designer has been left devastated after a bag containing all of her most precious diamond and sapphire rings was snatched at a Christmas exhibition at the Olympia in London. falmouthpacket.co.uk Harrogate jewellery store to close after 190 years of

The Maker’s Fair - Summer Weekender

The Maker’s Fair - Summer Weekender 13 - 14 July 2024 Brighton The Maker’s Fair at One Garden Brighton is one of our most popular events of the calendar, with a carefully curated display of up to 70 exhibiting artists and designers. This event showcases the very best creative talent in the South. Visitors can also enjoy a schedule of practical demonstrations including wood carving, willow weaving, pottery wheel throwing and more. Come and ask questions, meet makers and hopefully become inspired to try something new.  One Garden Brighton is a regenerated historical walled garden nestled in the Stanmer Park

Applications Open for Elements 2021

Call for Applications: Elements 2021 Applications are now open for Elements 2021. This years’ event will operate in a ‘blended’ style of online and in-person events, including a new Elements e-commerce platform to run from September - November, pop-up selling events, an exhibition and talks. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to produce our festival in November at the Lyon & Turnbull showrooms as we would have pre-COVID due to capacity and social distancing restrictions that may still be in place for large events. We are developing some in-person events along with well-curated digital opportunities. The health

News Edit: 5 June 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Queen wears new Platinum Jubilee brooch Daily Mail: Her Majesty, 96, looked effortlessly elegant in a jade green Stuart Pravin crepe coat when attending the lighting of the beacons event at Windsor Castle. www.dailymail.co.uk Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Brooches, New and Old Royal Central: Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself. For Trooping the Colour, a … royalcentral.co.uk Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Sapphire and Diamond Earrings to

New Designers 2024

New Designers Week 1: 26 - 29 June 2024 Week 2: 3 - 6 July 2024 Business Design Centre | London New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent. Since its inception 39 years ago, New Designers has provided a platform for over 3,000 graduates to present their visionary ideas to industry professionals and the public every year. The event takes place over two weeks, with different disciplines highlighted in Week 1 and Week 2, spanning fashion, textiles, furniture, product design, illustration, and more. Week 1 26 - 29 June 2024 → Fashion &

Scotland’s Annual Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold Pops Up in Aberdeen

Scotland’s Annual Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold Pops Up in Aberdeen The highly successful Elements Festival – Scotland’s biggest celebration of jewellery, silver and gold – is staging its first ever event in Aberdeen this weekend. While most of this year’s festival is digital, due to COVID-19, a series of pop-ups are taking place which will allow people to meet some of the finest emerging and established designers and makers from Scotland and the rest of the UK.   This Saturday and Sunday Aberdeen Art Gallery will be hosting four Scottish makers selected for this year’s festival: Christina Hirst

Randox Grand National 2021 trophy pays tribute to COVID pandemic key workers

The headline sponsor of the Randox Grand National has unveiled the trophy for the 2021 event with a tribute to key workers of the COVID-19 pandemic design and made by female silversmith Cara Murphy, the trophy was presented to the first female jockey winner of the Grand National on Saturday. Shown to the public for the first time on Saturday 3 April during ITV Racing’s Opening Show, the 2021 trophy has been designed for the second year by Silversmith Cara Murphy from Northern Ireland. The unique design of the silver and gold trophy, which includes illustrations of the COVID-19 virus on

Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2019 - Deptford

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Shannon O’Neill creates DNA double helix silverware for Grand National Trophy

Silversmith Shannon O’Neill was commissioned for a third consecutive year to create the ‘Randox Health Grand National Trophy’. The commission brief was to design something ‘very different from last year’. Inspiration came from the sponsors of the event Randox, who wanted the trophy to showcase their most recent breakthroughs in health care: heart disease, Alzheimers, stroke and dairy screening. The  preventative healthcare company and the emphasis on saving and extending lives allowed O’Neill to focus on optimum health. “Choosing the theme of ‘Celebration’ and based on the classic ‘coupes’ style champagne glass, the top bowl of the Trophy has a

Cancelled: IJL 2021

Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of International Jewellery London, announced this week that the jewellery industry event, which has run consistently for over 60 years, will in addition to the cancelled 2020 show, also cancel the show scheduled for 2021. A statement from Reed Exhibitions said: "Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) will not take place in 2021 as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Following the cancellation of IJL 2020 on 9th June; we have taken the even more difficult decision to not run IJL in 2021. Both the UK live events and jewellery industries are

28th Legnica International Jewellery Competition ‘Silver’

Call for Applications: 28th Legnica International Jewellery Competition ‘Silver’ Preparations for Legnica SILVER Festival are underway. We are pleased to invite you to participate in its most important event - the International Jewellery Competition, as well as to come to Legnica on 17-18 May 2019! The 28th International Jewellery Competition "SILVER" is an open contest - professional artists as well as amateurs and debutants from all corners of the world are welcome. Submitted works are expected to be jewellery in a broad sense of the word, to represent a high level of artistry and execution, to contain an original, creative

Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair

Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair 23-28 March 2021 We are now accepting applications to exhibit at the second edition of Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair. Be a part of a carefully curated event of diverse UK-based contemporary makers. The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair will provide fresh, on-demand content, where visitors will experience the fair through a series of interactive “Live Sessions”, “Workshops”, “Demonstrations” and more with our exhibitors. See what we got up to during our first edition in November 2020 here. Whilst open to all, this new edition will focus on Women in

Hampshire Open Studios 2019

Call for Applications: Hampshire Open Studios 17th - Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019 Hampshire Open Studios (HOS) exists to organise the annual art trail event Hampshire Open studios (HOS) - providing opportunities for professional and amateur artists to show their work in diverse venues around the county and for residents and others in Hampshire. The group is to provide a hub link, inspire each other and build a stronger local artist community. HOS aims to promote artists, art classes, groups and clubs, catering for Hampshire people, and to encourage more involvement in art, which may include demonstrations, talks and

The Future of Luxury

'The Future of Luxury  ' Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Luxury Summit 2021 Wednesday, January 27th 2021 The IACC's fourth annual Luxury Summit, organized in partnership with the Luxury Institute, explores the future of luxury through the lens of post-pandemic consumer habits. Top luxury leaders and industry experts will share their knowledge and expertise in a series of interactive panel discussions, bookended by opening and closing remarks from Alberto Milani, IACC President and Senior Luxury Advisor, Richline Group a Berkshire Hathaway Company. Virtual Event will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM EST REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE

Kickstart 2019

Call for Applications: Kickstart 2019 IJL celebrates the 10th anniversary of KickStart – the leading jewellery industry launch pad for up and coming designers International Jewellery London, the long-established and world-leading jewellery trade event, has launched its hunt for the six of the best up and coming UK-based jewellery designers looking to make waves in the trade– KickStart 2019.  UK up-and-coming jewellery designers, who have been trading for more than 12 months, are invited to apply for IJL’s KickStart. Entries are now open and the deadline is 9 April 2019. The six chosen designers will have access to the many

The Making of a Silver Commission

The Making of a Silver Commission The Clothworkers’ Company hosts Contemporary British Silversmiths London Craft Week 2019 Friday 10 May 2019 In partnership with Contemporary British Silversmiths, the leading association for contemporary silver, The Clothworkers’ Company hosts a day of events, shining a light on the fascinating process of commissioning and making silver.Meet the makers during free demonstrations by award-winning silversmiths Miriam Hanid and Yusuke Yamamoto and learn about their live commissions for The Clothworkers’ Company during our lunchtime lecture. Both silversmiths have recently been commissioned to create major pieces for The Clothworkers’ Company. This one-day event offers visitors a

Elements – Scotland’s Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold

Elements – Scotland’s Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold 8 to 10 November 2019 Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh Elements, Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest Jewellery, Silver and Gold will be a chance to see work by 50 of the finest designer makers –with around half from Scotland and half from the rest of the UK. The event, organised by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh in partnership with auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull, is the perfect opportunity to buy beautiful Christmas gifts that will be cherished for many years to come. Attractions include a sales fair with jewellery and silverware

Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival 2019

Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival 27 – 30 June 2019 Handmade in Britain collaborates with Waterperry Gardens to create a new arts festival, building on the legacy of Art in Action Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival Following on from the success of the company’s existing events in Kew, Edinburgh and Chelsea, Handmade in Britain is excited to announce its collaboration with Waterperry Gardens for a new event, Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival in June 2019. Building on the legacy of Art in Action, which successfully ran for 40 years (1977 –

Postponed: London Craft Week 2020

London Craft Week 2020 Monday 27th April - Sunday 3rd May 2020 London Craft Week is an annual beyond luxury showcase with hidden workshops, galleries and shops revealing outstanding craftsmanship. London Craft Week is the annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship through a journey-of-discovery programme featuring hidden workshops and unknown makers alongside celebrated masters, famous studios, galleries, shops and luxury brands. Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com  www.londoncraftweek.com

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2019

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2019 23 September – 6 October 2019 Goldsmiths’ Hall, London Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by  The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver.  It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain.  Visitors can buy directly from the maker or commission personal

Munich Jewellery Week 2019

Munich Jewellery Week 2019 11 March to 17 March 2019 Munich Jewellery Week is an independent initiative that supports, communicates and promotes city-wide jewellery exhibitions from 11 March to 17 March 2019. The programme is online. You can now search for any word: artist name, location, material –  anything on the website. Any word that's mentioned in each individual event is now searchable. Type a word in the search box and it will show you a list of results. Find the complete programme on Events page, with each title and address clickable, to help you get more information fast or

Annual Spring Fling 'At Home' Brings You Studio Tours, Workshops and Exhibitions

The organisers of Spring Fling are launching  SF | At Home  – a new programme of digital activities. The initiative is to support Spring Fling audiences and artists though this period of isolation and fill some of the gap left by the postponement of Scotland’s leading open studios weekend.  A total of 87 artists and craft makers across Dumfries & Galloway were expecting to welcome around 12,000 visitors through their doors between 23 and 25 May. Despite having to delay the long-running annual event its parent organisation, Upland CIC, has worked with artists, makers and supporters to go digital. Some studios will

How To Access We Are Jewellery Live: Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Storytelling

How To Access We Are Jewellery Live:  Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Storytelling On Tuesday 23rd March at 1 pm, in direct streaming on Italian Exhibition Group’s Jewellery Golden Cloud which is already accessible to operators to favour on-line business networking and discover the participating companies’ profiles. Anticipation is growing for WE ARE Jewellery, the b2b event in live streaming created by Italian Exhibition Group which, on 23rd March at 1 pm on the oroarezzo.it web channel, will video-display the latest Made in Italy jewellery collections to international buyers logged on from the main gold and jewellery markets of reference. The latest proposals from 32 exhibiting companies,

Cancelled - International Jewellery London 2020

Cancelled - International Jewellery London 2020 13 - 15 September 2020 Alexandra Palace, London IJL, the UK’s Leading Jewellery Trade Event, will take place from Sunday 13 – Tuesday 15 September, 2020, at a new London venue, the historic Alexandra Palace. Alexandra Palace is one of the UK’s most renowned and historic exhibition spaces, whose heritage and style evoke the jewellery industry it will showcase. Set in beautiful parkland, only 10 minutes north of Kings Cross, Alexandra Palace has long been a beacon for domestic and international visitors for concerts, events and exhibitions during its 146 years. In the last

The London Artisan July 2019

The London Artisan 20 & 21 July 2019 Old Truman Brewery, London “ The best fair in London to buy direct from Designer Makers ” The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. Taking place on a quarterly basis throughout the year, we bring 60 contemporary designer makers to Old Truman Brewery for a two-day design event. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers and is a must for those passionate about handmade, organic and sustainable goods. What can I expect? The London Artisan presents a unique selection

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

Munich Jewellery Week 2019

From 11 until 17 March 2019, Munich Jewellery Week will showcase avant-garde contemporary jewellery by established and up-and-coming designers from all over the world. This yearly gathering is by far the most significant event on contemporary jewellery’s calendar; it’s a unique phenomenon, which plays a pace making role in the contemporary jewellery field. Hundreds of makers, students, educators and collectors come from all over the world to be inspired by this diverse programme that ranges from artist-run exhibitions, book launches and lectures to performances, mobile presentations and parties. We highlight some of the most interesting exhibitions in the very packed

Spring Fling 2021

Spring Fling 2021  29 May - 6 June 2021 Spring Fling 2021 will offer new and different ways to showcase some of the best contemporary visual arts and craft from Dumfries and Galloway. Organisers, Upland CIC, are delighted to announce plans for this year’s event which will be a vibrant mix of digital and some physical activities in place of the usual open studios weekend. This will hopefully include a pop-up shop and walks with artists plus online exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, live talks and studio tours. Upland also hopes that this year’s Spring Fling can be extended beyond the traditional

Creative Development Award 2019/20, Association for Contemporary Jewellery

Call for Applications: Creative Development Award Association for Contemporary Jewellery This is an exciting opportunity for an ACJ group or member to apply for an award of up to £500 to assist an in individual or group to enable them to undertake a form of creative development. This could be for any activity or event which will help to enhance your creative practice. The deadline to apply for the ACJ's Creative Development Awards is fast approaching with less than 2 weeks left to get your applications in. Deadline 15th September. These are also available in ‘Grants for Groups’ in the member

Italian brand TI SENTO – Milano return to Jewellery & Watch 2020

The globally recognised sterling silver brand will return to Jewellery & Watch to secure new accounts with independent jewellery, fashion and gift retailers Worldwide fashion jewellery brand, TI SENTO - Milano, will return to leading UK trade event, Jewellery & Watch in February 2020, having been inspired by the move to Hall One of the NEC, Birmingham. Based in the Netherlands, TI SENTO – Milano specialises in rhodium-plated sterling silver and 18ct gold-plated jewellery ranges crafted using traditional goldsmithing techniques at its own atelier. As TI SENTO – Milano continues to grow in the UK market, Jewellery & Watch 2020

Elements 2020

Elements Online Event 6 - 8 November 2020 Sparkling Scottish Festival Showcases Designer Gold, Silver and Jewellery Meet the makers online and shop small this festive season Exquisite hand-made work by over 50 established and emerging makers will be on show at Scotland’s sixth annual Elements Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold. Organised as a partnership between The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh and Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers, this year’s festival (from 6 to 8 November) will be taking place online. It is hoped that this will allow people from all round the world a chance to

Polar Bears and Melting Ice – Jewellery of Climate Change and Conservation

Elements, Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest gold, silver and jewellery will include collections that combine beauty and exquisite craftsmanship with ethical and environmental issues. The event, which is organised by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh in partnership with fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull and runs from 8 to 10 November, will feature more than 50 high quality designers and makers from across the UK. Among them is Burntisland-based Sally Grant, whose pieces will include one featuring a garnet that is among the first stones brought to market by Moyo Gemstones, a women’s mining collective in Tanzania. Sally,

Coronavirus: NAJ Postpones Education Awards

The National Association of Jewellers has taken the decision to postpone the NAJ Education Awards until later in the year due to c oronavirus. The event, planned for Tuesday 17 March, is a celebration of those students who have successfully completed their JET Professional Jewellers' Diploma, Certificate of Appraisal Theory (CAT), JET Management Diploma or who have completed the course of study to become Registered Valuers at either MIRV or FIRV level. Simon Forrester NAJ Chief Executive said “With the coronavirus situation getting worse by the hour, and given the examples of other countries’ infection rates, we felt it was

Handmade Chelsea – The Contemporary Craft And Design Fair 2019

Call for Applications: Handmade Chelsea - The Contemporary Craft And Design Fair Handmade in Britain returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall in November 2019. Handmade Chelsea is an annual contemporary craft and design fair at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall.  Taking place over three days from Friday 8 – Sunday 10 November 2019, the event will celebrate the best in high-end design and craftsmanship from over 100 highly-skilled, international and UK-based designer-makers. It presents a fabulous opportunity to shop for gorgeous textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and more from a handpicked selection of artisans. Makers will be on hand throughout

Stellar line up set for IJL 2019

Artist jeweller John Moore, The Futurist Paola de Luca, DeBeers, Sotheby’s, Fairtrade Gold, Hilary Alexander OBE and Graduate Fashion Week among stellar IJL 2019 line up IJL,, opens on Sunday 1 September and will welcome some of the biggest brands, cutting-edge designers and the latest in Jewellery and Watch technology and sustainability to the show. IJL’s event programme features designers including: Jeweller of The Fair John Moore @IJL, Monday 2 September: The inaugural Jeweller of The Fair John Moore will show his collection on the IJL Inspires Catwalk Theatre on Monday 2 September (13:45 - 14:30) followed by questions from

Jewellery fashion will be futuristic, multi-cultural and celebrate the power of nature in SS/20, says IJL

International Jewellery London reveals 6 jewellery trends for SS/20 IJL trends editors and jewellery expert, Paola De Luca, has outlined six key jewellery trend themes for Spring-Summer 2020 for International Jewellery London (IJL), the UK’s leading trade event for the international jewellery industry. Her vision includes authentic designs that subvert deep-rooted stereotypes with gender, touches on societal pressure with minimalism and brings to life an organic amalgamation of nineteenth century deco with nature; all the while toying with abstract shapes, futuristic expression and dark jewels. These will be showcased on IJL’s SS20 Trends Catwalk where Paola will present her detailed

Isabella Liu showcases new collection 'The Butterfly Lovers' at t IJL 2019

Following the very successful launch of Isabella Liu’s new nature inspired collection, The Butterfly Lovers at the CMJ summer event, the award-winning International jewellery designer and artist will be unveiling new additional pieces at IJL 2019. The collection which pays homage to the beauty of Nature, draws on the classic Chinese legend of two lovers, Liang Shanbo (梁山伯) and Zhu Yingtai (祝英台), the Chinese Romeo and Juliet. In this the tale ‘The lovers’ spirits, in the form of a pair of butterflies, fly away together, never to be separated again’. This epic story has inspired musicians, artists and performers. Isabella

London Fashion Week 2020

London Fashion Week 2020 17th - 22nd September 2020  British Fashion Council (BFC) today announces that London Fashion Week September 2020 will run from 5pm BST   Thursday 17  to Tuesday 22  September 2020 , inviting both womenswear and menswear designers to take part in its gender-neutral showcase. The event will include both digital activations on londonfashionweek.co.uk and physical, under government social distancing guidelines. A provisional schedule will be announced later in the summer. The digital LFW platform will continue to host exclusive multimedia content and will be available to both a consumer and trade audience, enabling collaboration and bringing

International Jewellery London to “sparkle” as it moves to historic Alexandra Palace

International Jewellery London (IJL) is moving to the iconic Alexandra Palace for its 65 th  anniversary year in 2020 and the organisers Reed Exhibitions are unveiling how the event is set to enter a new decade.    Referring to the new look and feel of IJL, Kerry Prince Reed Divisional Director said: “A feat of Victorian engineering, Alexandra Palace is a space that has recently undergone a reinvention, the Palace has been transformed, drawing it into an exciting new design space.  It is therefore a perfect time to move into the new decade, celebrate IJL’s 65 birthday and support the

The Royal College of Art’s Emerging Fashion Designer Show ‘All at Once’

The Royal College of Art (RCA) will this year present its annual MA Fashion show – All At Once – an immersive event, followed the next day by a showroom made up of talks, walks and performances that investigate fashion as designed identities. The show is being held at the Cork Street Galleries, Mayfair, London 7 – 8 June, 2019. All At Once will take the form of a large-scale, dynamic installation that will combine structural interventions, a diverse ensemble of 50 models; a spectral chess. This will form a live tableaux that demonstrates innovation in fashion from the RCA

Vicenzaoro January – The Jewellery Boutique Show 2020

Vicenzaoro January The Jewellery Boutique Show (VOJ), the international show of reference for the gold and jewellery world, at its Expo Centre in Vicenza opened on Friday. 1,500 brands will be exhibiting at Vicenzaoro January – representing the entire production chain – organized into communities based on positioning and target to make it easier for traders and buyers from over 130 different countries to tour the show. The event will opened with the much-awaited seminar organized by CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, entitled “Size is important. Responsible, sustainable supply and SMEs ”. VISIO.NEXT, also was staged on the opening day,

The fusion of cutting edge design across jewellery and fashion in a visual first at IJL

International Jewellery London 2019 will collaboratw with Graduate Fashion Week. In a show first, the IJL Catwalk will showcase  the inspirational final year collections of six GFW high flying graduates, alongside an insightful overview of the High Street Jewellery trends for 2020, on September 2 at 3.00pm Hilary Alexander OBE,  the new President of Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charity behind GFW, will introduce each collection and discuss their relevance to 2020 fashion trends, together with Katherine Ormerod who will present the next Spring/Summer’s hottest high street jewellery trends. GFW is the leading international event for fashion graduates and is a

Digital Craft Festival 2020

Digital Craft Festival 2020 27th - 29th November 2020 Online 3 Day event, online. 150 of the finest maker are busy making new work to present to you over the weekend of November 27-29th at Digital Craft Festival. The programme will be announced next week where we reveal the full collection and all the activities to immerse yourself in craft and making.  You can follow our progress over on  Facebook  and  Instagram . Here is a preview of some of our makers from Digital Craft Festival  www.craftfestival.co.uk

British Craft Trade Fair 2021

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2020 Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate 11 – 13 April 2021 For the past 45 years BCTF has showcased the best of British artisan crafts, including: Ceramics, Glassware, Metalwork, Jewellery, Textiles, Fashion Accessories, Greetings Cards, Stationery, Fine Art, Sculpture, Home Accessories, Tableware and more. As the demand for quality British-made product becomes a priority for UK shoppers, we offer the ideal sourcing environment for discerning retailers. BCTF takes place in April each year in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The dates move around from year to year depending on when Easter falls, but in 2021 the dates

Shine 2020

Shine 2020 The Goldsmiths’ Centre Part of London Craft Week: 18th September – 22nd December 2020 Shine 2020, the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s annual new talent showcase in jewellery and silversmithing, returns this year as a digital-only event, in response to our changed circumstances and consumer patterns. Celebrating up and coming UK designer makers, it will present eleven new collections hand-picked for their originality and quality. Each maker will be supported through an intensive online skills training programme, delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre, and designed to get them market ready for the online opening on 17th September 2020. Shine 2020 provides a

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,

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2020

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show  Wan Chai, Hong Kong 4 - 8 March 2020 The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show is the perfect stop for international and regional jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, buyers and designers to meet and tap into the global markets. This sparkling event features themed zones showcasing magnificent finished jewellery products. Major exhibit categories include antique jewellery, brand name watches & clocks, fine jewellery, finished jewellery, IT solutions for Jewellery, jade jewellery, jewellery accessories, jewellery display and packaging material, jewellery tools and equipment as well as silver jewellery. Dates 4 - 7 March 10am -

Behind the scenes making of the Ottewill Silversmiths ICC Cricket World Cup

The 12th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup officially begins today. For the first time in ten years, it will be hosted by England and Wales. This year, 10 teams will compete over the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy-  replicas of which have beautifully crafted by Ottewill Silversmiths.  Leading up to the event, the trophy has travelled the globe, on what has been dubbed the ''most connected Trophy Tour ever.'' A good thing then that Ottewill Silversmiths are no stranger to prestigious commissions, having worked on many pieces for  The Henley Royal Regatta, as well as the FA Cup [youtube

Graduate Fashion Week 2020

Graduate Fashion Week 2020 31st May – 3rd June 2020 The Old Truman Brewery, East London Graduate Fashion Week, now in its 29th year, continues to showcase the latest emerging talent to the world, by exhibiting the fashion innovators of tomorrow with an exciting four-day event located in the heart of London’s buzzing creative district, Shoreditch.  On the 31st May – 3rd June 2020 at The Old Truman Brewery in East London, Graduate Fashion Week will present an unrivalled platform for over 3600+ new BA fashion talent, promoting and awarding the freshest upcoming trendsetters in design, creative direction, marketing, communication, photography, illustration

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

Reservoir, official watch partner of the 2019 Coupe des Alpes, create 30 limited edition timepieces

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Coupe des Alpes, Reservoir have created a special limited edition timepiece that embodies the unique charm and character of classic racing cars of days gone by.  This year, for the first time, Reservoir are the official watch partner for the legendary automotive event, which takes place between the 13th-15th June. To mark the occasion, a limited edition watch, based on the Supercharge Red Zone model will be available in a limited run of just 30. Its retrograde minute and jumping hour at the counter are reminiscent of classic car tachometer.  It displays

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

LVMH announces partnership with La Fabrique Nomade, an association that helps refugee artisans in France find employment

The vernissage for the La Fabrique Nomade’s Traits d’Union 4 collection of objects, jewelry and clothes made by refugee artisans supported by the association took place at the Viaduc des Arts in Paris on September 26th. During the event LVMH formally announced its support for the association, which helps refugee artisans find employment in France. This initiative expands the LVMH Group’s commitments to the preservation and transmission of savoir-faire in artisanal and creative professions. LVMH and its Maisons hold and nurture a rich cultural heritage of artisanal and creative métiers, and have always made preserving and passing on this unique savoir-faire [youtube

Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2020

Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 25th - 28th July 2020 Asia’s leading mid-year jewellery event is refreshing its brand – Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong will be held from 25 to 28 June 2020 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with an exciting line up of exhibitors and special events.  The refreshed visual identity reaffirms the show’s commitment to the jewellery world, and that is to connect and engage with the global jewellery community, inspire true partnership and celebrate the very best that the industry has to offer.  Occupying 70,000

MAISON&OBJET - January 2020 Edition

MAISON&OBJET 17 - 21  January 2020 Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris The next edition of MAISON&OBJET, scheduled to run from January 17th to 21st 2020. The event, set to focus on the topic of regeneration, will mark the 25th anniversary of the still youthful trade fair, which in true millennial style continues to power relentlessly forward along the path of reinvention and new consumer habits.  The international trade fair for the decoration, design and lifestyle sector, which ran from September 6th to 10th 2019 at the Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, recorded a slight increase in the number of attendees, with

Milano Jewelry Week 2021

Call for Applications: Milano Jewelry Week 2021 Milano Jewelry Week welcomes  participants from all over the world . To take part in the initiative it is necessary to send an email to the following address  info@milanojewelryweek.com  specifying: Category Academy  Craftsman  Artists  Service company  Designer  Teacher  Art gallery  Jewelry store  Journalist  Master goldsmith  Maison  Students  Other  TYPE OF EVENT  you want to organize or to which you want to take part: Conference  Contest  Event within your location  Lecture  Collective exhibition  Personal exhibition  Awarding  Presentation  Temporary shop  Workshop  Other Also indicate any other useful information. The Milano Jewelry Week team will respond

The Artful Christmas Weekend 2020

Call for Applications: The Artful Christmas Weekend  28th & 29th November Romsey, Hampshire Applications for Artful Christmas Weekend are now open. In light of current uncertainties we've made some significant changes to our terms and payment policies which we hope will give artists the confidence to apply.  All details for this event and how to apply to exhibit can be found here The Artful Christmas Weekend brings together a selection of talented artists and makers with a range of high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of the Sir  Harold Hillier Gardens Visitor Centre , Romsey, Hampshire. Now in

The London Artisan October 2019

Call for Applications: The London Artisan 19 & 20 October 2019 Old Truman Brewery, London 'The best place to meet and buy unique products from Designer Makers' The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. Taking place on a quarterly basis throughout the year, this Spring we bring 60 contemporary designer makers to Old Truman Brewery for a two-day shopping event like no other. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that, it’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversation with friends and

Jewellery community members flock from all over the country to attend Make Your Mark 2019

On Tuesday, Goldsmiths’ Hall opened its doors to the jewellery community for its first major networking event of the year. Designers, makers and students alike flocked to London from across the country to attend a range of talks and demonstrations. It was heartening to meet with so many people, both established and emerging, within the trade. The talks programme was ever-popular, providing invaluable advice and insight from a range of speakers, including Bobby and Tommy White, Jos Skeates, Gary Williamson and Jo Bride; as well as a select few of insiders from the Goldsmiths’ Company. The topics were carefully curated

Spring Digital Craft Festival

Call for Applications: Spring Digital Craft Festival Craft Festival is  delighted to announce applications are now open for our Spring Digital Craft Festival.  This online event will represent the finest makers working in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper to the highest standard.  Open to makers in the UK and Internationally. The Digital Craft Festival is part of a portfolio of events presented by the team behind Craft Festivals in Bovey Tracey, Cheltenham and Bath.  Our festivals have become some of the largest, friendliest and most prestigious craft events in the

The London Artisan 2019

Call for Applications: The London Artisan 19 & 20 October 2019 Old Truman Brewery, London 'The best place to meet and buy unique products from Designer Makers' The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. Taking place on a quarterly basis throughout the year, this Spring we bring 60 contemporary designer makers to Old Truman Brewery for a two-day shopping event like no other. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that, it’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversation with friends and

Call for Applications: Gifted 19

Call for Applications: Gifted 19 Extended Deadline - National Centre for Craft & Design 7 & Sunday 8 December 2019 We're delighted to announce that our ever popular Contemporary Christmas Market will be taking place on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2019. We're on the lookout for quality designer-makers to be at the heart of our festive celebrations and to make 2019 the best Gifted yet! If you would like to be part of our biggest event of the year, then please download an application form here and return it to Katie at shop@nccd.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 31

OROAREZZO 2019

OROAREZZO 2019 6 - 9 April 2019 Everything is ready for the next edition of OROAREZZO, the event that promotes the best Italian goldsmithing production internationally, which this year reaches the important milestone of the 40 anniversary. The quintessential appointment of the Made in Italy goldsmithing sector, managed by Italian Exhibition Group and scheduled from April 6 to 9 at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, brings together some of the best Italian manufacturing companies through exhibitions dedicated to jewelry, silverware, semi-finished products and stones. Innovation, stylistic and technological research; state-of-the-art products that, according to tradition, follow the rules of industrial production.

This time, it's personal: Gecko launch new Alphabet collection at Jewellery and Watch 2019

Personalisation was one of 2018’s most popular trends, according to the Business of Fashion- and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere this year as Gecko unveil their new ‘Alphabet collection’ at Jewellery and Watch event today.  Consumers, now more than ever, seek to define themselves. With the emergence and prevalence of social media platforms, people no longer see themselves as just consumers, but producers also. Self-image has never been more important, nor has the idea of one’s own ‘personal brand’.  The idea of creating ‘personalised’ items for those with the most popular names or initials is outdated, with a

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2019

Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair 22nd - 24th November 2019 The Guildhall, Winchester Our mixed discipline Craft In Focus Fair will run alongside the Desire Fair. The two fairs will be in separate halls, but with a single entry fee covering both events. Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more Desire has become firmly established as the “must visit” event for its stunning collection and unrivalled choice of contemporary jewellery and stylish silverware.  

Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2019 - Holborn

Winter Open Studios 29 November – 1 December Cockpit Arts, Holborn Cockpit Arts’ celebrated Winter Open Studios - located in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford and heart of Bloomsbury – brings you the chance to meet and shop directly with over 140 of London’s finest makers during two weekends. This twice-yearly shopping event is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making this an exclusive chance to meet some of the best craftspeople in London, see where it all happens and support this hub of creative talent. Throwing open the studio doors, it’s the

Week One New Designers Award Winners Announced

Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, New Designers 2019 unveils incredible new talent set to shape the design world of tomorrow. Over two weeks, and spanning every discipline in modern making, the event presents the work of more than 3,000 hand-picked design talents. Visitors to the show will discover disruptive new thinking, meet the pacesetters, and get a first look at our creative future. The New Designers Awards brings together 1,500 handpicked designers in areas including textiles, fashion and costume, ceramics, contemporary design craft, and jewellery. Awards are presented to those with the most creative and forward-thinking work. Winners are

AUTOR International Contemporary Jewelry Fair 2019

Call for Applications:  AUTOR International Contemporary Jewelry Fair 2019 20 – 21st April 2019 National Theatre Bucharest, Romania The 18th edition of AUTOR International Contemporary Jewelry Fair will take place on the 20 – 21st April, at the National Theatre Bucharest, Romania. AUTOR is the most important event in the field of contemporary and art jewelry in South-Eastern Europe. The 2019 edition will mark the 10th anniversary of creating a dynamic environment with high selection standards for contemporary jewelry. The participants at AUTOR are offered access to an exquisite and attractive clientele. Beyond the actual fair, AUTOR is an active

unravel… a festival of knitting 2019

Since its launch in 2009, unravel has become one of the leading independent events for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Now in its 11 th  year, Farnahm Maltings are delighted that the festival has established itself into a much loved yarn event for all ages and abilities. The three day festival offers a curated marketplace featuring over 70 contemporary exhibitors selling yarn and accessories, a complementary programme of free talks and participatory activities and a programme of bookable workshops. Whether you are new to knitting and crochet or have years of experience, there is something for everyone at unravel.  unravel day

Goldsmiths' Fair 2019

Call for Applications: Goldsmiths’ Fair 2019 Applications to exhibit at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2019 have now opened and will close at midnight 28 February. Applications for the Graduate Bursary Scheme open for the same period.  The Fair Selection Committee will meet in March and applicants will be advised of the outcome thereafter. The 37th Goldsmiths’ Fair (23 September – 6 October) will once again showcase the finest new collections from the most talented UK-based designer-makers working in precious metals. Last year, 138 exhibitors took part and more than 9,000 people visited the event. To Apply Applicants must conform to the following

Appointment: International Jewellery London appoint Katie Morris as Exhibition Director

An experienced events professional, Morris has worked on numerous shows for IJL’s parent company, Reed Exhibitions since joining in 2010. From Head of Marketing on The London Book Fair she progressed to Event Manager in 2015 and became Head of Buyer Programmes in April 2018. Her appointment is from immediate effect. Morris will replace Sarah Kitley-Spencer who stepped down from the role in October 2018. As IJL Head of Buyer Programmes, Morris increased the international buyer presence by 15 % in 2018 and has brokered partnerships across other jewellery shows. The newly appointed Exhibition Director will report to Jacks Thomas, who

International Jewellery Design Excellence Award 2019 (IJDE Award) 2019

Call for Applications: International Jewellery Design Excellence Award 2019 (IJDE Award) To honour creative and outstanding jewellery designers from all over the world, the IJDE Award provides a platform for international jewellery designers to exchange experience and compete for the highest honour “Champion of the Champions”. In 2017, this biennial event attracted 165 champions of world’s leading jewellery design competitions from 27 countries and regions.  Trophy of “Champion of the Champions” Who can apply? Jewellery designers who have won the championship of any jewellery design competitions worldwide whose result was/will be officially announced between 1 December 2016 and 17 November

Wiener Schmucktage 2018 International Festival of Contemporary Jewellery in Vienna

The WIENER SCHMUCKTAGE intensifies public engagement with contemporary jewellery production and awakens their desire to wear jewellery. The compelling specially developed event concept sensitizes the public’s intellect, sense of touch, emotions and sensuality in equal measure writes Ilaria Ruggiero. For the fourth time, around 160 Austrian and international jewellery makers will present their work at 35 locations across Vienna from 6 to 11 November 2018. Over the years the platform has evolved into an international festival of contemporary jewellery in Vienna. In the framework of solo and group exhibitions, workshops (SCHMUCK.FÜHLEN), motto breakfasts (SCHMUCK.SCHMECKEN) and themed guided tours of studios, galleries, shops as

News Edit: 27 January 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   My head, their hands — a jeweller’s extraordinary collaboration After being paralysed from the neck down, Romilly Saumarez Smith found a new way to make art. www.ft.com 4 Jewellery Trends To Embrace In 2019 With fashion changing every season and the constant pressure to turn out fresh looks for every event, keeping up to date with the trends can feel exhausting.  www.elle.com.au   "More And More Women Are Buying Jewellery For Themselves" - Maya Magal On The Changing Market A quick scroll through Instagram will tell you that semi-precious jewellery

Benchpeg Offer: Sold Out Tickets Available

This week, we are delighted to announce that Benchpeg are the official Media Partners for Make Your Mark 2019. With over 600 students and graduates already booked to attend, it looks set to be a fantastic event. Benchpeg has supported the jewellery industry for over 10 years now and in particular, those making their first steps into the industry. We have done this through our weekly newsletter, careers advice, jobs boards, funding opportunities to mention just a few and we love promoting beautiful work. Benchpeg at Make your Mark At this year’s Make Your Mark, Benchpeg will be on hand

Assay Office to host Make Your Mark once again

On the 5th February 2019, Goldsmiths’ Hall is opening its doors once again to all students, tutors,  graduates and apprentices of the jewellery and allied trades to help them make their mark in industry.  This hugely popular free one day event led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company, is a one stop shop to learn everything you need to know about hallmarking, manufacturing and introduce you to the support networks available to help you in your career. This includes the range of support the Goldsmiths’ Company can offer new entrants to the trade such

British Craft Trade Fair 2018

The British Craft Trade Fair 2018 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is a three-day event taking place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in beautiful Harrogate. The next Harrogate fairwill take place on 8th-10th April 2018. The fair is strictly trade-only and showcases work from exclusively British and Irish makers. BCTF differs from other trade fairs in that no mass-manufactured products or products made overseas are allowed. Visitors can be confident, therefore, that they will be presented with a selection of the best hand-made British giftware available in the UK. BCTF Harrogate has been running for more than 43 years. For the

NY NOW 2019

Call for Applications: NY NOW Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City 3 - 6 February 2019 Apply to exhibit and sell your work at the Handmade Designer Maker section of NY NOW, an international trade fair in February 2019. NY NOW is a four-day wholesale/ trade event held twice annually in New York. In February 2019, Craft Scotland will be participating in the show, taking a group of UK-based makers to New York to exhibit and sell their work to international trade buyers. Craft Scotland is now an accredited Trade Challenge Partner (TCP) of the Department for

Make Your Mark 2019

Make Your Mark 2019 Once again Goldsmiths’ Hall will be opening its doors to all students, graduates and apprentices of the jewellery and allied trades to help you make your mark in industry. This free one day event led by The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office will be a one stop shop to learn everything you need to know about hallmarking, manufacturing and support networks to help you in your career, alongside a packed schedule of talks and demonstrations and our Make Your Mark awards.  Exhibitor List Who to see at this year's Make Your Mark Association for Contemporary Jewellery Bellore

Handmade at Kew 2017

Following the storming success since its launch in 2015, Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the third edition of HANDMADE AT KEW in October 2017. This four-day international contemporary craft event offers you the opportunity to meet and buy directly from over 200 extraordinary designer-makers working across all disciplines including: ceramics, jewellery, fashion and textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. It’s a really special chance to invest in beautiful, unique products at a show where you can buy, browse and commission directly from the maker; unearthing the stories, inspirations and processes behind the exquisite

Decimus 2018

DECIMUS Friday 2nd November 2018 DECIMUS, a collective of ten award-winning goldsmiths and silversmiths. Held in the beautiful Exhibition Rooms, DECIMUS are staging a Salon Privé at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in the lead up to Christmas. The event is a perfect opportunity to enjoy The Goldsmiths' Centre, meet a talented group of designers and try their jewellery. All artists will be available to discuss their work, design techniques and commissions for Christmas. DECIMUS is a collective of 10 award-winning goldsmiths and silversmiths Alma Sophia Gronli Geller Max Danger Ana Thompson Melissa Rigby Flora Bhattachary Samuel Waterhouse Jessica Jue Shivani Patel

The Bristol Artisan at Royal West of England Academy

Call for Applications: The Bristol Artisan at the Royal West of England Academy The Bristol Artisan is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues. After a great launch in March this year, we are holding a second event for 40 Designer Makers within the beautiful galleries of RWA in the centre of Bristol - just in time for Christmas. The Bristol Artisan is open to applicants working to the highest level in the following aspects of contemporary design: Jewellery, ceramics, glass, product design, textiles, graphic design/illustration, digital products, children’s products. Due

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Make Your Mark Awards 2019

Call for Applications: Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Make Your Mark Awards 2019  Students and designers are invited to design a piece of jewellery or silverware that celebrates the iconic London Hallmark. The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office will be presenting a range of exciting awards for both finished pieces or design drawings with a chance to have your work exhibited at Goldsmiths’ Hall during the Make Your Mark event on the 5th February 2019. The winner of each category will receive £1,000. Runners up will receive £500. There will also be other prizes including exclusive career enhancing opportunities and each winner will recieve a special certificate. The winners

Jewellery & Watch 2017, NEC Birmingham

Jewellery & Watch is the UK’s largest dedicated jewellery trade event, showcasing a dazzling offering of new ideas and inspiration built on traditional skills. The show attracts more than 17,000 buyers at the heart of the UK’s jewellery industry, at the most important buying point of the year. The home of exceptional UK and international brands, Jewellery & Watch is a showcase for classic design and unparalleled craftsmanship. Reflecting the historical link of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter and utilising its central location to bring the industry together, Jewellery and Watch is perfectly positioned and ideally timed, providing inspiration, innovation and

*Final Call* Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market 2018

*Final Call* Call for Applications: Gifted 18 Contemporary Christmas Market Stallholders The National Centre for Craft & Design Come and be part of our special Contemporary Christmas Market weekend on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December. NCCD invites you to apply to take part in Gifted and welcomes applications from designer/makers of all disciplines of high quality British contemporary craft and design, and makers and suppliers of high quality specialist local food produce. The makers and food producers of Gifted are the reason our much loved event has grown over the years.  This year we are making a number of

Best of Britannia London 2017

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Assay Master’s 25th Anniversary Commission 2018

The Sheffield Assay Office Assay Master’s 25th Anniversary Commission 2018 Commission Opportunity This commission is to mark the 25th Anniversary (1993 – 2018) of the Assay Master, Mr Ashley Carson. The Assay Master has requested that a silversmith design and make him a drinking vessel. The vessel will be used at a celebratory event on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. The commission is open to any silversmith who is currently registered with Sheffield Assay Office. The Brief Design and make a drinking vessel, the vessel must hold up to 250ml of liquid. The vessel must be made from silver but can

‘Legacy Collection’ luxury jewellery line is launched by Parham Ramezani

Entrepreneur and jewellery designer, Parham  Ramezani  introduced his new ‘Legacy Collection’ luxury  jewellery  line to London and the UK during an evening recpetion with guests including the likes of Jenson Button. The event introduced press, influencers and esteemed members of the luxury world to the brand. The celebration was cohosted by F1 world champion and ambassador of the brand, Jenson Button.   Guests included Mark Francis from MIC as well as Ladies of London it girl, Noelle Reno.    The inspiration behind the Legacy Collection comes from the majesty of La Scala, the Opera house in Milan, home to some

The Festival of Crafts 2018

The Festival of Crafts 2018 The Festival of Crafts will return on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 2018. Exhibitor applications are now open. The Festival of Crafts is an annual two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings. Now in its 22nd year, the festival is well established in the craft calendar and features a curated selection of makers from across the UK. The work shown is across all media, including but not limited to, homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and print. The festival champions great design and the process of making, both traditional and modern

New Brands add to line-up at Jewellery & Watch 2018

Jewellery & Watch  will showcase a host of never-before seen brands from across the globe, including more than 50 international brands who will debut at the NEC for the five-day event; from Hong Kong, Italy, India, Turkey, New Zealand and many more. Over 70 exhibitors set to showcase their remarkable products are new for 2018 Brands from across the globe come together under one roof including Hong Kong, Italy, India, Turkey and New Zealand joining the line-up of 39 new UK labels Launching a new collection of rings at Jewellery & Watch, Italian brand Carini Gioielli are creative innovators in

32nd Edition of the Marzee International Graduation Show

32nd Edition of the Marzee International Graduation Show Galerie Marzee 14 August - 31 October 2018 The annual Marzee International Graduation Show, is the highlight of the Marzee exhibition calendar, and has grown from a modest affair to an event unparallelled in size and scope. We are still in the process of selecting work for this year's 32nd edition of the Graduation Show and have already selected jewellery and objects by 75 graduates from 35 different art schools and academies from Europe, US, Asia and Australia. Galerie Marzee is unique in its support for emerging young talent and since 1986 the

Craft In Focus at RHS Garden Wisley

Christmas Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from 22-26 November to stage the UK’s leading popular Christmas craft and design fair.  The event will be bigger than ever with over 190 exhibitors!   The craft fair will be held in floored and heated marquees within the Garden this year and features a selection of the UK’s finest professional contemporary craftmakers and artists working in wood, glass, metal, textiles, ceramics and more.  The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot

Raw pearls debut new diamond and pearl collection at IJL

Raw Pearls, the south west based pearl supplier will launch a brand new fine diamond and pearl jewellery collection at this year's International Jewellery London. All of their diamond and pearl pieces are available set on 18ct white or yellow gold and many are available as earring and pendant sets. Raw Pearls have reacted to customer feedback, that they needed a broader range of diamond set pearl pieces so the father and daughter company are responding to this demand. The entire ragnge will be showcased at the event. Raw pearls can be fund on stand A70 in the fine jewellery

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 - Part I

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Week One: 26 September – 1 October 2017 Week Two: 3 – 8 October 2017 Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by  The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver.  It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain.  Visitors can buy directly

Take a tour of London Craft Week 2018

Jewellery is expected to play a major part in drawing in the crowds at the upcoming London Craft Week which starts on Wednesday May 9th amid what is regarded as a golden age of creative talent in Britain. The week-long event promises endless opportunities to network and share innovative ideas for anyone involved in designing, making or simply buying and wearing contemporary British jewellery. Throughout the five days, events will be hosted across a series of iconic venues across London by some of industry's most revered brands, including the Goldsmith Company which has teamed up with Fortnum & Mason to

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 - Part II

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Week One: 26 September – 1 October 2017 Week Two: 3 – 8 October 2017 Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by  The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver.  It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain.  Visitors can buy directly

Festival of Crafts 2018

Festival of Crafts 2018 [youtube url=http://youtu.be/bDR5qDfLMfI] Farnham Maltings’ longest running craft event, festival of crafts, is back in October, with more makers showcasing their craft than ever before.  The annual two-day show confirms that the appetite for handmade, contemporary craft continues to grow. Now in its 22nd year, festival of crafts has long been established as one of Britain’s leading independent craft events and will welcome over 2,000 craft and making enthusiasts through the doors over the weekend.  Throughout the historic Maltings buildings, a curated range of over 80 emerging talents and established makers from Surrey, Hampshire and

London Craft Week 2018

London Craft Week 2018 Design has one. Fashion has one. And since 2015, craft has had one too. Back for its fourth edition on 9 May, London Craft Week opens the doors of makers’ workshops, invites the public into previously off-limits corners of the capital, and reveals the exquisite quality and staggering variety of modern craft practice – both here in the UK and internationally. This year is its biggest, and most international event yet, bringing the world’s finest makers to London for a dynamic and interactive celebration of making in all its forms – from ceramics and fashion to

Handmade Oxford

Call for Applications: Handmade Oxford Handmade in Britain would like to welcome you to the first edition of Handmade Oxford, the contemporary crafts & design fair at the elegant and historic Oxford Town Hall.  The event will take place from Friday 18 May to Sunday 20 May 2018, with a private view evening reception on Thursday 17 May. For the past decade, Handmade in Britain’s shows have become the top contemporary craft selling events for designer makers in UK. This three day showcase sees the industry’s biggest talents exhibiting alongside new graduates and emerging designer-makers. With innovative design alongside truly exceptional

CFE Manufacturers Trade Show

The CFE Manufacturers Trade Show The CFE Manufacturers Trade Show is the sourcing event for fashion businesses looking to connect with high-end production units and supporting services. Come and meet our array of exhibitors, including manufacturers, pattern cutters, fashion software and embroidery services, that cater to smaller scale quantities for fashion entrepreneurs. The Centre for Fashion Enterprise is London’s pioneering Fashion and FashTech business incubator whose purpose is to fast-track designers and entrepreneurs into successful businesses. We work with designers and creative entrepreneurs to transform talent and ideas into businesses by providing support programmes to facilitate their USP, vision and

Goldsmiths North

Call for Applications: Goldsmiths North Contemporary Silverware & Jewellery Selling Fair 12-14 July 2019 Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield Goldsmiths North is a new show set to take place in July 2019 in the North of England. The Fair Goldsmiths North will provide a new and specifically tailored selling platform to skilled and innovative creative businesses within the precious metals sector. It will be a national/international event – a retail selling fair bringing the best of designer jewellery and silversmithing from the UK and Europe to the north of England. Location & Venue The Cutlers’ Hall, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG The

Elements - A Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold in Edinburgh

Elements: A Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold Elements: A Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold is an annual celebration of the UK’s most significant designer jewellers and silversmiths. Elements will take place from 19 – 21 October 2018 and will bring the finest UK-based designer-makers together for a selling fair, an exhibition, and a series of events. Elements will be held in the stunning Lyon & Turnbull auction rooms in the heart of Edinburgh. This event is presented by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths and Lyon & Turnbull. Alongside the stunning jewellery and silver selling fair, Elements plays host to

The Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity

Funding: The Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity Small charities and not for profit organisations working in the areas of local heritage and the performing and visual arts can apply for funding through the Lady Neville Charity grants programme. Eligible organisations can apply for grants in the region of £500 to £1,000 for items of non-recurring expenditure (eg, equipment, an event, a particular element of capital building works). In addition the Skinners Company supports any charitable activity which takes place in communities where the Skinners' Company has a presence. The deadlines for applications to be submitted for our 2018 funding rounds

CRAFT A/W18

Call for Applications: CRAFT A/W18 Applications to exhibit at the UK’s biggest trade showcase of its type have already arrived in their hundreds, from makers and groups across a broad range of disciplines. With over 40 confirmed makers, the 8th edition of CRAFT at Top Drawer has been expanded and the deadline extended to enable more makers to join this highly successful event. CRAFT introduces UK and international retailers to a world of high quality, handmade products at Top Drawer this September. Filling a gap in the UK market at this key buying time, leading makers will have the opportunity

Katy Tromans wins Artistar Jewels 2018 Award at Milan Fashion Week

Last month the winners of the fifth edition of Artistar Jewels were announced in Milan, Italy, where 2016 Birmingham School of Jewellery graduate Katy Tromans picked up an international award for her  amazing standards of detail. Artistar Jewels is an international competition dedicated to promotion of contemporary jewellery culture culminating in an awards ceremony and exhibition. The event took place in Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Milan, Italy, a historical palace overlooing the Duomo Square, and hosted 450 creations from an array of international jewellery artists and designers. Entries on show at the Artistar Jewels 2018 exhibition in Milan, Italy Artistar Jewels 2018 was

Call for Applications: Desire Fair - London 2018

Call for Applications: London Desire Fair 2018 Now in its 12th year, Desire Fair has grown to become the UK's leading silversmithing and mixed media jewellery consumer fair.   Over the holiday period we have had a couple of cancellations from our Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair being held in London from 2 - 4 March 2018.  We therefore have a 2m and a 3m stand available.  Should you wish to apply for one of these spaces, please click here and return the application form as soon as possible. About the Event This will be our twelfth year of Desire in

Salisbury Arts Trail 2018

Call for Applications Salisbury Arts Trail 2018 Plain Arts members can now apply to be part of the Salisbury Arts Trail which takes place from 2 June to 17 June 2018. The 2018 Art Trail will take place between June 2nd and June 17th and we are delighted to announce that the Salisbury Art Centre will be launching the Trail with an evening event, date TBC. The Art Centre will also be staging an Art Trail exhibition for the 2 weeks of the Art Trail which will display examples of work from each of the venues in the Art Trail

London Design Fair 2017

The largest collection of international exhibitions, designers, brands, country pavilions, features and exhibitions in one destination during the London Design Festival. Located in the creative heart of East London, the London Design Fair is a four-day industry event that brings together 500 exhibitors from 28 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features and exhibitions. As the destination of the annual London Design Festival over 27,000 influential; retail buyers, architects, interior designers, press, designers and design-savvy public attend to see and specify the very latest; furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations from around the world. www.londondesignfair.co.uk

London Craft Week puts making on The World Stage over 5 days and 200 events

Design has one. Fashion has one. And since 2015, craft has had one too. Back for its fourth edition on 9 May, London Craft Week opens the doors of makers’ workshops, invites the public into previously off-limits corners of the capital, and reveals the exquisite quality and staggering variety of modern craft practice – both here in the UK and internationally. This year is its biggest, and most international event yet, bringing the world’s finest makers to London for a dynamic and interactive celebration of making in all its forms – from ceramics and fashion to watch-making  and letterpress. Whether

IJL to showcase their Bright Young Gems

International Jewellery London has announced the four winning designers nominated as the Bright Young Gems for 2018 – Katharina Kraus, Zeemou Zeng, Daisy Grice and Yayun Fang – at a special celebratory preview in London, IJL Curated 2018. Now in its fourteenth year, this IJL project provides the winners, all  young talented designers chosen as ‘the stars of the future’, with the unique opportunity to showcase their work at this premier industry jewellery show, as well as benefit from dedicated mentoring from jewellery experts before the event to ensure that they maximise the experience. International Jewellery London has announced the

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Showcases Graduate Exhibitors

Goldsmiths’ Fair have announced this year’s graduate exhibitors. The Fair is the foremost platform to launch the careers of emerging precious metal designer-makers and the event will  welcome 10 new graduate exhibitors. Graduates receive a free stand at the Fair, a £1,500 grant to help prepare for the Fair, and an optional interest free silver bullion loan of up to £3,000. Previous recipients of the Graduate Bursary include Heather Woof and Max Danger, amongst others. The graduates also receive mentoring from the Goldsmiths’ Centre, helping the graduates to develop business plans and prepare for large exhibitions. The graduates are given

Salisbury Christmas Market 2018

Salisbury Christmas Market 2018 Call for Applications: Salisbury Christmas Market Bookings are being taken for the 2018 Salisbury Christmas Market event taking place Salisbury Guildhall Square from 29 November until 23rd December 2018. More details online . Salisbury Christmas Market transforms the heart of this beautiful medieval Cathedral city into a winter-wonderland with its authentic German market-style Chalets and festive events. Proudly returning to the historic Guildhall Square for the 7th year, the Salisbury Christmas Market 2018 will see the return of many award-winning exhibitors and products, plus an exciting calendar or festive events throughout the city. We are currently taking bookings for

Richard Seager Arts Award Commission 2018

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SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Events

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Jewellery glitterati to launch Leopards Awards for Excellence in Jewellery

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Loot 2018

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SIERAAD 2017

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Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2018

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Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair 2017

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Call for Applications Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion Living Crafts 2018

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GIA Gemological Symposium

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Reaching Your Market: Make the most of your online presentation, marketing...

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Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival The first UK festival dedicated to craft and moving image, Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival returns to Picturehouse Central during London Craft Week from 8 - 10 May 2018 in its third edition. Produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine, the festival presents an eclectic programme of shorts exploring our relationship with materials and making. Discover documentaries, maker profiles, music videos and hand-crafted animations from around the globe that celebrate craft in all its facets across two screenings on 8th and 9th May. A special event on 10th May delves

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival The first UK festival dedicated to craft and moving image, Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival returns to Picturehouse Central during London Craft Week from 8 - 10 May 2018 in its third edition. Produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine, the festival presents an eclectic programme of shorts exploring our relationship with materials and making. Discover documentaries, maker profiles, music videos and hand-crafted animations from around the globe that celebrate craft in all its facets across two screenings on 8th and 9th May. A special event on 10th May delves

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Fine by Me

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council hold annual awards

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Domino Debuts At Dublin Jewellery Show

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Isabella Liu wins IJL Editor’s Choice Award for Creative Originality

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Munich Jewellery Week 2018

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Call for Applications: Handmade Edinburgh 2018

Call for Applications: Handmade Edinburgh 2018 We are pleased to be collaborating with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the third edition of Handmade Edinburgh.  Event Details Handmade Edinburgh 2018 10 - 12 August 2018 Venue Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith Row/Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5LR Deadline for Applications Friday 28 February 2018, 6pm To Apply Please read the relevant  application pack  as the pack contains stand sizes, prices and all the information you need about exhibiting. www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/events www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Made By Hand, The Contemporary Craft Fair 2017

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Autumn Fair 2017

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Salisbury Contemporary Craft 2017

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Jewellery Designers meet Queen at London Fashion Week

This week Her Majesty The Queen visited London Fashion Week to present the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. While at the event the Queen also met a number of jewellery designers who were exhibiting as part of the Designer Showrooms. Her Majesty was greeted upon arrival at London Fashion Week by Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council. The Queen toured the Designer Showrooms to view the collections and met Rock Vault jewellery designers  Completedworks ,  DAOU ,  Frances Wadsworth Jones ,  Lily Kamper ,  Rachel Boston ,  Shimell and Madden  and Headonism designers

Inhorgenta Munich Reports 4% Growth for 2018 Show

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Fei Liu’s IJL Sales Up 15% for 2018

Fei Liu Fine Jewellery’s new Magnolia collection proves a success as the brand sees a 15% increase in sales from IJL 2017. During the three-day event, the British brand opened new accounts and increased sales by 15%. Fei Liu Fine Jewellery launched their new silver ‘Magnolia’ collection, which continued the designer brand’s offering of luxury jewels at an accessible price. Magnolia proved a success – due to its three-times margin – with 95% of orders including the complete collection. The cost of the six-piece collection totals to an attractive £270+ VAT. The designs are adorned with the cat’s eye gemstone,

London Design Festival Digital Design Weekend

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Artquest Horniman Museum Residency

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Class of 2017: Structural Composition & One Year On

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Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 - Part I

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Sara Peymanpour makes Wolf & Badger debut

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Beyond the Border 2018

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Collaborative partnership brings UK’s first ethically sourced gemstone fair to London

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Handmade Oxford 2018 Emerging Talent

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Harriet Kelsall Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Make Your Mark

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Scottish Gallery Celebrate Jacqueline Mina at 75

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Swiss based jewellery artist visits London for exciting collaboration

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Artist Residency, Made in the Middle

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Opening the Floodgates Artist Commission

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Spring Fling Exhibition in the Cotswolds

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Flourish Conference

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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

Call for Participants: Saltaire Arts Trail Makers Fair 2017

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Raid On Design Maker Studios Results in Plea to Help Track Down Over 200 Pieces of Stock

Last weekend, following a successful weekend-long Open Studios event at Cockpit Arts, Holborn, London, a jewellery workshop was targeted and broken into in the early hours of Sunday night /Monday morning and the occupants’ entire stock was stolen. Ros Millar, Victoria Coleman and Alex Hammond had over 200 pieces of jewellery - stock, loose stones and bullion - stolen, wiping out any inventory they had in the run up to the Christmas selling period. Minimal Damage Caused in Break-In The culprits were not caught on CCVT, and managed to enter the building without causing any damage to main doors or

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RJC Hosts Its First Ever Open Day In Birmingham

Last week, the RJC held its very first Open Day  in  Birmingham.   The newly built Birmingham Assay Office located in the Jewellery Quarter, played host to the event where attendees gathered to hear more about the commercial relevance and necessity of RJC membership and certification in today’s jewellery industry. Attendees heard from a panel of industry experts that consisted of David Lewis, Managing Director of Maker Mends (RJC member since 2011);   Himesh  Pala, Managing Director of Pala Diamond Company Ltd (RJC member since 2011) and Gary  Wroe , Managing Director of Hockley Mint Ltd (RJC member since 2013). The panel

Spring/Summer 2017 Trends: Revealed at IJL

IJL 2016 delivered an in-depth preview of the latest and most important jewellery trends for Spring Summer 2017. Visitors enjoyed the catwalk shows, which showcased the key looks selected by IJL’S trend partner, Adorn Insight. Adorn Insight's Spring Summer 2017 jewellery trends were showcased on the IJL Catwalk alongside more than 500 exhibitors who also presented their take on the key looks for 2017. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, commented: “The designers and brands at IJL really do have their fingers on the trend pulse – from the Bright Young Gems and Kick Starters and Design Gallery to the Designer

IJL Success Bodes Well For UK Jewellery Industry Post Brexit

IJL 2016 has reported that many exhibitors took a record number of orders on the opening day but also the show itself also saw an increase in attendance by senior quality international retailers, buyers and suppliers. This, combined with 167 new exhibitors from across the jewellery and watch sectors and over 500 emerging and established companies from 38 countries, provided a positive vote of confidence in the UK’s jewellery sector post the Brexit referendum. Sam Willoughby, Event Director, commented on this year's show,  “This year’s show exceeded our expectations, with a noticeable increase in international support and many companies experiencing

Deadline Extended: Gifted 2017

National Centre for Craft and Design's successful Christmas market will return in December and kicks off an exciting programme of seasonal activities at NCCD. Following on from the success last year, they will be throwing open their doors for a two day contemporary Christmas event. During this special advent weekend the craft market 'Gifted' will host makers from across the UK selling high quality jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass and tableware. The food market will offer a variety of local and specialist food and there will be a family focused programme of workshops, demonstrations, musicians and exhibitions. Gifted has grown into

Winners of the Make Your Mark Awards Announced

The winners of the inaugural Make Your Mark Awards were announced at a glittering Reception at Goldsmiths’ Hall this week. The Reception and Awards Exhibition was buzzing with excitement as students, graduates and tutors mingled with well-known industry personalities and members of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Keynote Speaker, Richard Fox, opened the event, talking about the Goldsmiths’ Company and its history of supporting the industry and the challenges faced by newcomers. Commenting on the Awards, he said, “It always fascinates me to see such enthusiasm from our young designers and makers. There seems to be a thirst for knowledge.  It is

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Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017, the UK Jewellery Awards for the retail industry are judged by industry. Over the last 25 years the awards have built up an unrivalled reputation for recognising excellence and outstanding practice across the jewellery and watch trade in the UK with categories spanning retail, design, manufacture, supply and employment. Each year the event attracts in excess of 600 guests who come together to network and celebrate the achievements of their peers. For the 2017 awards two new enterable categories, Marketing Campaign of the Year and Retail Sales Star, have been introduced along with another

The Sorting Office Summer Open Studios

This year The Sorting Office Summer Open Studios will be held over the weekend of 17th - 18th June. The popular event is run as part of Eastleigh Unwrapped Festival and welcomes visitors to take a look around the studios, meet the artists and shop for locally made products and gifts. To read more about the line-up for Eastleigh Unwrapped, see their website. Formerly a Royal Mail Sorting Centre, The Sorting Office is now home to 16 creative makers, from illustrators and print designers to jewellery makers and textile artists. As part of the Open Studios we'll once again be

The Winter Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair 2017

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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

Flux 2017 - Responsible, Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery Conference

Brining together pioneering figures from the worlds of jewellery, fashion, and beyond - FLUX provides a platform for industry leaders who question the way in which we approach provenance and sustainability by examining the complex journey from mine to market. This two-day event will build on our inaugural conference in 2016 to further encourage a dynamic platform for debate, providing an atmosphere of collaboration between open-minded individuals who wish to be part of something truly trailblazing. Day one will focus on a range of topics relating to responsible and sustainable sourcing in the jewellery sector for small and medium sized

RHS Wisley 2017

This event, one of our largest, will be held mainly in floored marquees within the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley so visitors will be able to view and purchase contemporary craft and art from around 170 exhibitors whilst also enjoying the beautiful spring garden with its huge plant collection. In addition visitors will be able to discover a diverse range of sculptures, garden art and outdoor exhibits as they wander around the world renowned garden and up towards the state-of-the-art glasshouse where there will be a display of work by some of the UK's finest contemporary silversmiths. Venue RHS

Gifted 2017

National Centre for Craft and Design's successful Christmas market will return in December and kicks off an exciting programme of seasonal activities at NCCD. Following on from the success last year, they will be throwing open their doors for a two day contemporary Christmas event. During this special advent weekend the craft market 'Gifted' will host makers from across the UK selling high quality jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass and tableware. The food market will offer a variety of local and specialist food and there will be a family focused programme of workshops, demonstrations, musicians and exhibitions. Gifted has grown into a

Pure London 2017

Pure London and Pure Man is the best place to source new collections for your store, department or online showroom. Our trade only event also provides 3 days of discovery, content-rich insights, trend inspiration and the opportunity to network and make buying connections.  We’re a transactional show, not just a PR showcase, you can discover the products from the brands you want and order them at the show.  Join us and be confident you’re in the right place to do business, network and meet with peers. There are hundreds of brands to discover over 3 days which would be impossible

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Dazzle opens this month at Oxo Tower Wharf, showcasing over 80 contemporary jewellery designers from across Europe, from France to Lithuania. New Graduate Additions This year’s event will Introduce 15 exciting new designer makers, handpicked for the quality of their workmanship and innovation of their designs, from the 2016 graduate shows, including Holly Higgins, Genevieve Howard, Emily Higham, Wanshu Li and Amber Cooper-Green. Established Names These new graduates will rub shoulders with an internationally collected line-up of contemporary jewellery royalty, including, Heather Woof, Hannah Louise Lamb, Lynne MacLachlan, Grace Girvan, Jessica Briggs, Flora Bhattachary and Jane Adam. Styles, Statements and

Centrepiece - Symphony Hall, Birmignham

Centrepiece Jewellers showcase handmade unique collections a t Symphony Hall   Each year during the festive period, a collective of Birmingham’s well established and emerging jewellery designers exhibit at the prestigious selling event, Centrepiece at Symphony Hall. It’s the perfect opportunity to buy exclusive Christmas gifts from exceptional handmade creative collections, or commission truly one-off personal pieces. Hosting a fantastic competition worth £100 This year Centrepiece is running a fantastic competition opportunity. To be in with a chance of winning £100 off your chosen piece of unique jewellery please visit the Centrepiece Jewellery Facebook page to enter from 9 November.

Makers Market

The first National Festival of Making will take place in Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May, 2017. A key event within the Festival of Making is a weekend Makers Market situated in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall. The Makers Market is a collaboration between Festival producers, Deco Publique and guest curators, Hopeful and Glorious who bring their unique perspective to the market seeking out a great mix of makers and designers from across the region. Hopeful and Glorious will curate a showcase of artists, makers and designers who have been selected for the quality and originality of their

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Having j oined forces with local designer-makers, the midlands based Focus Gallery has launched the  Nottingham Jewellery School .  This will be the first fully equipped jewellery workshop in the city centre, a place where everyone is welcome to come and learn new techniques, brush up on existing skills and engage their creativity.    The launch event will offer demonstrations and hour-long sessions with various tutors as well as an exciting chance to win free workshops and vouchers. A Nottingham based school bucks the trend of jewellery training locations, as it is a vibrant, creative city that is home to

Handmade at Kew

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Summer Open Studios 2017

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Pure London, the premium event for progressive fashion buyers, will once again play host to the UK’s largest selection of footwear and accessory brands at the forthcoming February edition of the show (12-14 February, London Olympia). Featuring a range of new, international and niche brands showcasing their AW17 collections, the Footwear and Accessory hall is set to be one of the best offerings yet for buyers. New to Pure London this February, Spanish-based footwear designer Lola Cruz, who will be presenting their highly anticipated  AW17 collection. Designed and created by Maria Jesus Gonzalvo, who followed her family's passion and heritage

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The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has launched its design competition to encourage creativity in the use of the Hallmark Applications are now open for the The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office inaugural Make Your Mark Awards , a new design competition that aims to challenge today’s students working in precious metal. The Awards will be presented at a special event on Tuesday 1 November 2016, during Make Your Mark . This year’s benchpeg Awards will also be on display, with winners announced on the night. “Anyone who sells precious metal jewellery or silverware in the UK is required by law to

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The National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD) host their much loved Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market this December, which celebrates its 5th Anniversary this year. The event is on over the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, kicking off an exciting programme of seasonal activities at The National Centre for Craft & Design. Go along for a festive weekend of shopping, entertainment and free activities for everyone to enjoy. This year there will be musicians, local choirs and demonstrators as well as free drop-in workshops all weekend. Gifted 2016 Dates: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December Times: 10am

London Fashion Week Joins London Fashion Week Men’s at The Store Studios 2017

The British Fashion Council (BFC) launches London Fashion Week Festival and moves its three Bi-annual events into one home. It was announced that the BFC will move its two bi-annual events, London Fashion Week and London Fashion Week Festival to join London Fashion Week Men’s at The Store Studios, located at 180 Strand, WC2. As part of the move, the event formerly known as London Fashion Weekend will be renamed London Fashion Week Festival and will give the public the opportunity to celebrate fashion over a period of ten days, twice a year, in February and September. This is to recognise

Watches: Maradona Presents Pope with Big Bang Unico United for Peace Offering

The watch will be auctioned to support victims of the recent earthquakes;  The Pope, Hublot & Football: Joining Forces For Peace.  Following on from the Match of Friendship, which it organised in Paris this June, Hublot has assembled thirty stars and legends of world football to take part in the Match for Peace, at the invitation of the Pope. To mark this event, Diego Maradona presented the Pope with a Big Bang Unico United for Peace. This one-off piece, which has a certificate of authenticity signed by the Supreme Pontiff, will be auctioned to raise funds for the Pope's Scholas

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Call for Applications: MAKE '17 Contemporary crafts for Christmas, Devon Guild of Craftsmen MAKE '17 is the annual Christmas selling exhibition in the Devon Guild's large contemporary gallery space. It runs from Saturday 18 November, 2017 to Monday 7 January, 2018. This show celebrates the diversity of contemporary craft and will focus on selling handmade, high quality craftsmanship, highlighting one-off, unique pieces alongside small-scale batch production. Eligibility Criteria The exhibition is open to any UK based contemporary craftsperson and designer-maker whose work fits these criteria. We are particularly looking for makers who produce exciting and contemporary work. Selling Event The

AUTOR 2017

AUTOR 2017 90 artists, 5 continents, all senses Close your eyes. How do you think a ring sounds like? What’s the taste of a bracelet? Come to listen, see and taste contemporary jewellery from 5 continents at AUTOR, the International Jewellery Fair on 13 and 14 May, at the Grand Hotel du Boulevard. The only international event of contemporary jewellery in Southeastern Europe and one of the three in Europe is preparing for the 16th edition. We give you more. 90 designers are presenting for the first time their collections at AUTOR and are drawing a map of a complete

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The 100th Edition of the one unmissable trendsetting show that unites key players from all sectors of the global watch and jewellery industry and sets the tone for the coming year, Baselworld 2017, commenced this week with its inaugural press conference. As every year, the eagerly awaited start of a new edition of the most unique annual event for the entire industry was witnessed by the most important international press representatives from print, television and digital media and by many thousands around the world who followed the press conference via the livestream. Mr René Kamm, CEO of the MCH Group,

Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)

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Jar Jewellery is a company of second year BA Jewellery Design and Related Products students from the School of Jewellery, Birmingham. The cohort is holding a showcase of their new handmade collections on the 29th of November at Centrala, Digbeth from 6.00pm – 10.00pm. “This event promises to fill your senses with an exciting and varied range of innovative work from some of the freshest student talent in the School of Jewellery. The pieces communicate personal inspirations through the explorative use of materials and processes, and are available to purchase. A must see show for those who love all things

Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair 2017

Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair is open to applcations for its 2017 event to be held in St Johns Hall, Rowlands Castle, on Saturday 11th November 2017, 10am-4pm. This is the ninth Contemporary Jewellery Fair in Rowlands Castle and its reputation is growing. About the Venue St Johns Hall comprises two halls linked by a very wide archway and a kitchen where refreshments will be served.  The halls are light and airy with plenty of power sockets. There is a Shell Garage, shop, ATM and a Harvester Restaurant close by. The hall has parking for up to

IJL Name Five Editor’s Choice Winners For 2016

The winners of IJL’s popular and hard-fought exhibitors’ competition, Editor’s Choice have been announced.  Chosen for their creative and innovative designs as well as commercial aptitude, the winning line-up includes David Miracca John Moore Jewellery Kickstarter Vicky Lew Samsares Jewelry from Switzerland and Tezer Design from Germany The judges, Claire Adler, luxury communications consultant and Financial Times contributor, and Event Director Sam Willoughby, selected the winners from a range of categories, which included the new category ‘German Style’ - in recognition of the quality and creativity of German craftsmanship, as part of the Market Focus for 2016.  Image caption or

Call for Applications: Top Drawer | Craft 2017

 Call for Applications: CRAFT | Top Drawer SS17 Edition January 2017 sees the return of Top Drawer | Craft for its fourth edition, introducing leading designer-makers to professional retailers, galleries and museums as they make their first buying decisions for the year. This is an international opportunity to showcase your unique work at the UK’s fastest growing trade event for contemporary makers here in the heart of London. The number of applications is likely to exceed the space available. Makers and groups are encouraged to apply from a broad range of disciplines including: ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion, textiles, mixed media, furniture,

MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf - The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair - Part II

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Announced: Enjoia’t Award Winners 2016

On 30th of September the awards ceremony and party of Enjoia’t 2016 organized by Artists and Artisans of Fomento para las Artes Decorativas (A-FAD) took place at the garden of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, with a large attendance by the Spanish jewellery community. At the party, the creative shortlisted pieces were displayed, which were designed to consider small-scale production, using unforeseen materials and techniques. Twenty three semi-finalist designers presented their jewellery pieces during that same afternoon to the jury, which was the XXII edition of the event, The jury was presided over by the jeweller and member of A-FAD,

Munich Jewellery Week 2017

Munich Jewellery Week is an independent initiative that supports, communicates and promotes citywide jewellery exhibitions taking place during the week of the annual Handwerk & Design expo, and its historic jewellery exhibitions: Meister der Moderne, Schmuck and Talente. From March 8th till March 14th Munich Jewellery Week will showcase avant-garde contemporary jewellery by established and up-and-coming designers from all over the world. This yearly gathering is by far the most significant event on contemporary jewellery’s calendar; it’s a unique phenomenon which plays a pacemaking role in the contemporary jewellery field. Hundreds of makers, students, educators and collectors come from all

Schmuck 2017

Like every year in March the Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern presents the special exhibition SCHMUCK at the International Trade Fair in Munich (IHM). It is the most popular exhibition about contemporary jewellery and is well known all over the world. Since 1959 SCHMUCK is considered to be the most important exhibition concerning jewellery. This year the juror for Schmuck was Cornelie Holzach.  Her statement will be published in the catalogue Schmuck 2017.  Dates 8th - 14th March 2017 Venue International Trade Fair Munich , Hall B1 "Handwerk & Design" Exhibitors 2017 List of Participants 2017 PDF Event Programme 2017 Programme

Handmade in Britain 2017

Following a show-stopping tenth anniversary event, Handmade in Britain will be returning to the Kings Road with their flagship Chelsea craft fair on Friday 10th November to Sunday 12th November (with a Private View evening on Thursday 9th November). Handmade in Britain's Chelsea shows have become the top contemporary craft selling events for designer makers in the UK. Individual makers working across the following disciplines are welcome to apply: ceramics, jewellery, fashion & textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. Handmade in Britain’s 2016 highlights include: Gail Klevan, Carole Waller, Araminta Campbell, Adam Aaronsoon, Terry Macey, Jonathan Rogers.

MADE LONDON – Bloomsbury 2017

MADE LONDON – Bloomsbury a spring craft and design fair in the capital This is a stripped back, pared down, table top selling event, enabling the quality and diversity of the designer / makers’ work to be simply and honestly showcased in a beautiful and characterful setting. 120 exceptional makers across all media will be showing and selling their work to the public; enabling conversations about techniques, inspirations and future projects. Mary Ward House is a grade one listed arts and craft ‘settlement’ (where rich Edwardians went to live with London’s poor to provide legal advice, education classes, and opportunities

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Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training.  Free 3D Design Training at the iMakr Store - Every Other Tuesday iMakr will be offering a free 3D design class focusing on design for 3D printing. The event will be held in our very own iMakr

Call for Applications: Spring Fling 2017

The 2017 Spring Fling Open Studios are open to applications. Building on the success of 2015, SF2016 welcomed over 40,500 studio visits and brought over £1.5 million to the regional economy.  Why not apply to take part in Scotland's premier art and craft open studios event? In 2017 we are celebrating our fifteenth year, so join us! What you need to know Spring Fling Open Studios will be held on the 27 – 29 May 2017. How to apply Applicants must apply via the  SF2017 Application form  – emails/postal applications will not be accepted. There is a £10 application fee (non-refundable)

iMakr Store - FREE 3D Design Training

Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training.  Free 3D Design Training at the iMakr Store - Every Tuesday iMakr will be offering a free 3D design class focusing on design for 3D printing. The event will be held in our very own iMakr store. 

The 8th edition of SalonQP up 7.4% on Visitor Numbers

Curated by Telegraph Events, SalonQP returned to the Saatchi Gallery for its eighth edition in the first week of November. The show attracted over 6,500 watch aficionados, with paid for attendance up 7.4% and brands seeing a windfall of sales across the three-day event. Visitors came to acquire some of the finest timepieces currently made, from established names such as Girard-Perregaux, Chopard and Bremont to leading independent brands like MB&F, Garrick and F.P. Journe. Launch brands included Atelier de Chronomètrie, Fears, JR Bespoke Timepieces and Vault Watches. SalonQP 2016 was the event’s sixth year at the Saatchi Gallery and eighth

Top Drawer takes to the runway to present SS17 Trends

Design-led, international lifestyle event, Top Drawer, hosted its stand out Spring/Summer 17 (SS17) edition this January (15-17) at London Olympia. The must-see fashion show took centre stage presenting six key aesthetic trends for the upcoming SS17 season. The fashion show expertly showcased new directions in jewellery and accessories to inspire buyers to source with confidence, knowing what their customers will want to buy in the seasons ahead. Headline sponsor The Design Lab was the creative branding and strategy agency at the helm of this season’s catwalk. The dynamic fashion show featured key sponsors within the edit from Bahamian hand crafted

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First ever Scottish pavilion at London Design Fair. More than 20 cutting edge craft makers have been selected for a showcase of Scottish excellence at the London Design Fair. It will be the first time Scotland has had its own pavilion at the prestigious four-day event and aims to raise the international profile of its talent in everything from ceramics, lighting and jewellery to glass, furniture and textiles. The Scotland: Craft & Design pavilion is an initiative between Craft Scotland (the national agency for craft) and Emergents, a community interest company supporting the development of creative careers, enterprise and the

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  –

Salisbury Contemporary Craft 2017

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Handmade at Kew 2017

Following the storming success since its launch in 2015, Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the third edition of HANDMADE AT KEW in October 2017! Taking place from Thursday 12th October to Sunday 15th October 2017, this exciting consumer event is fast becoming the leading international showcase for contemporary crafts. Handmade at Kew welcomes applications from individual makers, groups and galleries of contemporary craft working in the following disciplines: furniture, metal, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, paper and sculpture. Handmade at Kew Dates 12th-15th October 2017 How to Apply Please see the Application Pack for more details

Make Your Mark Competition

Call for Applications: Make Your Mark design competition *Applications are now closed* Students are invited to Make Their Mark on the Industry - The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office launches design competition to encourage creativity in the use of the Hallmark The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is launching the Make Your Mark Awards , a new design competition that aims to challenge today’s students working in precious metal. The Awards, which will open in September, will be presented at a special event on Tuesday 1 November 2016, during Make Your Mark . This year’s benchpeg Awards will also be on display, with

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Award winning jewellery designer Alexis Dove proudly launched her newly located store this week, on Lewes High Street, East Sussex. Having moved from a quaint boutique and studio in The Needlemakers, the new location opened its doors to VIP guests, press and longstanding customers for a festive night of fun and celebration. An invite only event, the party was attended by over 125 guests, who enjoyed a selection of delicious wines donated by long time customer, British TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith. Championing her passion for all things eco after a trip to two Fairtrade accredited gold mines

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The search begins for the most talented 10 International Jewellery London (IJL) celebrates the New Year with the launch of its highly successful KickStart industry bursary programme. Up-and-coming British jewellery designers are invited to apply online now to be one of the lucky ten who will exhibit on a group stand at IJL 2017 in September, the UK’s premier international showcase for the jewellery industry. In addition, the KickStart Top Ten will benefit from valuable marketing and industry support from IJL and co-sponsors, the National Association of Jewellers.   Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, comments: “KickStart is a fantastic pool of

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Every year Benchpeg holds the Benchpeg Awards. This year, we are extremely excited to announce that we are partnering with the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office London and the annual 'Make Your Mark' event to deliver the awards. As part of our ten year anniversary celebrations, the Benchpeg Awards have changed for 2016 and are now open to entry by all current students , recent graduates and new businesses . Previous awards reception at City Lit The Aim of the Benchpeg Awards The Benchpeg Awards have always been aimed at helping students and fledgling businesses, or those emerging to create a

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An exciting project with DOW, one of the world leaders in the plastic market, will see a selection of Southampton Solent University students get the chance to showcase their work at a leading event in Dusseldorf this October. Under the theme ‘FaceOfInnovation’, which will focus on showcasing trends and innovation in the plastic industry; a number of students have been challenged to think outside of the box and create stylish, wearable fashion garments by reusing plastic materials. Southampton Solent University spoke with Charlotte and Lily, both now in their final academic year, studying Make-up and Hair and Design, to hear

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The evening of the 1st of December saw the 81st British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation Benevolent Society Ball take place at The St Johns Hotel Solihull, with Jewellery & Watch as Headline Sponsor. Incorporated within this longstanding annual Charity Event were the National Association of Jewellers Member Awards which are designed to flag up all that is most excellent about the UK’s extremely diverse jewellery industry: its bright new talent, its design skills and creativity and its capacity to truly serve its customers whether they are other businesses, on-line jewellery buyers or the consumer in the High Street. The

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Shine 18 September - 20 December 2024 The Goldsmiths Centre, London The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Shine showcase returns with dazzling line-up of new talented jewellers and silversmiths Shine 2024, the annual new talent showcase in jewellery and silversmithing, returns to the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on 18 September 2024 with an evening pop-up event, a free exhibition until Christmas 2024 and online at  goldsmiths-shop-talent.org   Explore and shop handcrafted work by sixteen emerging makers: Alice Biolo, Charlotte Smith, Clare Maiden (Clare Maiden Jewellery), Emma Lawrence (Spangle Fandango), Gillian Finlay, Inca Starzinsky, Kayla Rimmon & Chloë Woodmansterne (Aril Jewels), Kumiko Kihara (Field of

OROAREZZO 2024

OROAREZZO 2024 11- 14 May 2024 Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, Italy The 43 edition of Oroarezzo opens on Saturday 11 at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, the event, organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will be hosting and showcasing the very best of Made in Italy gold and jewellery production until Tuesday 14 May. The inauguration is scheduled for 11.30 am. In the Auditorium, institutional greetings from Maurizio Renzo Ermeti, president of Italian Exhibition Group, Alessandro Ghinelli, mayor of Arezzo, Alessandro Polcrì, president of the Province, Massimo Guasconi, president of the Arezzo-Siena Chamber of Commerce, and Ferrer Vannetti, President of Arezzo Fiere e Congressi. This will be followed by the round table entitled “Oroarezzo at the centre of

9th edition of Jacobs the Jewellers’ Emerging Designer Competition launches this Summer

Supporting craft skills and talent with the Bishopsland Educational Trust, the Goldsmiths’ Centre and HS Walsh Blake Roberts In this year’s 75 th  anniversary year, award winning Jacobs the Jewellers, Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer, today revealed the return of its annual Emerging Designer competition featuring nine emerging designers from Bishopsland Educational Trust.   Helping boost fledgling careers, the event combines a virtual show with instore experience reflecting the local and national audience for amazing craft skills and design. As is customary, each competitor creates both a piece from a  jewellery  and an  object  category. Angela Cork, Principal Bishopsland Educational Trust

LINK-UP: FORGING Communities

Date:  Thursday 23 February, 2023 Start Time:  6.00 PM End Time:  8.00 PM Venue:  FORGE FORGE is a place to share knowledge and advice and will signpost and connect Hatton Garden’s thriving jewellery community of students, new talent, and established brands with industry experts, suppliers, and services. Join us at our first LINK-UP – A trade networking event to connect, discuss and forge new professional relationships. Also meet Amanda Mansell founder of FORGE and Emma Perry of Emerald Studio. Hear about how FORGE proposes to nurture new talent by offering business mentoring including, coaching, planning, marketing and financing, as well

News Edit: 6 June 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Silversmith passing on cultural heritage China Daily: On the 15th day in the third month of the lunar calendar, women of the Miao ethnic group put on silver jewelry to participate in the Miao Sisters Festival in Southwest China's mountainous Guizhou province. epaper.chinadaily.com Centurion Jewelry Trade Show Marks 20 Years Of Presenting Finely Crafted Luxury Jewelry And Superb Gems Forbes: Founded by New York-based jewelry industry veteran Howard Hauben, the invitation-only Centurion Jewelry Show staged its 20th annual business-to-business trade show event from May 22 to May 25th

New Designers 2023 🎓

New Designers Returns To London For 2023 The UK’s largest graduate design event returns to the Business Design Centre, London for 2023 - Week 1: 28 June - 1 July 2023, Week 2: 5 - 8 July 2023 New Designers will be returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from June 28th – July 1st and July 5th – July 8th 2023. New Designers will once again bring together 3,000 creative graduates under one roof across multiple design disciplines, including ceramics, fashion, furniture design, graphic design, jewellery design, product design, textiles, illustration and animation to celebrate the most innovative and exciting

FORGE Trade Directory

FORGE Trade Directory FORGE is a place to share knowledge and advice and will signpost and connect Hatton Garden’s thriving jewellery community of students, new talent, and established brands with industry experts, suppliers, and services. To kick start connecting our community we are publishing a launch event special edition of our new CONNECT, SUPPLY & THRIVE directory to be distributed at our opening party and throughout the fortnight of events. Full Sponsorship                         £750 + VAT Includes: Double page profile, logo & contact details in directory. Logo & contact details included in FORGE launch marketing emails. Logo, profile and contact

News Edit: 11 June 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news...   Anabela Chan on the New Frontiers of Jewellery Prestigue Online: Anabela Chan is challenging the world to accept more sustainable high jewellery. She dives into the details behind developing her signature aluminium-based pieces and sourcing lab-grown stones. www.prestigeonline.com Engelbert Joins Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Assortment Yahoo: Swedish heritage jeweler Engelbert is joining the mix on Bergdorf Goodman’s jewelery floor. www.yahoo.com Jenna Coleman, Keira Knightley and Kylie Minogue: See what went down at Chanel's high-jewellery event Hello: The French luxury house hosted a gala at the British Museum to celebrate

ACID Turns 25 – Ai And Intellectual Property Minister Joins Recent Celebrations In The City Of London

A galaxy of “IP and design heavyweights” including the IP Minister, Creative Industries Co Chair, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Design Council CEO and iconic designer, Professor Sebastian Conran joined ACID recently to celebrate reaching twenty-five years since the organisation was founded.   At a landmark event formally celebrating Anti Copying in Design’s (ACID) twenty-five years since it was founded, many from the world of IP and design were present to welcome the Minister for Intellectual Property and AI, Viscount Camrose, Creative Industries Co-Chair, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Iconic designer Sebastian Conran, Design Council CEO Minnie Moll and ACID’s Chief Counsel Nick Kounoupias, who

Huge Turnout for the 2024 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards Ceremony

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award and 50 other awards were presented at the 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 'Jewellery Oscars' held on Monday. Held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on Monday 4th March 2024, the annual Awards Ceremony, otehrwise known as the 'Jewellery Oscars' was opened by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council’s chair Anne-Marie Reeves, and hosted by Council Trustees Maeve Gillies and Judith Lockwood, who revealed this year’s award winners. The event welcomed 300 guests, including representatives from world renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers, and the UK

JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects 2019

JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects 2019 10th, 11th, 12th, October 2019 Disseny HUB Barcelona, Spain JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Gathering a great number of independent artists as well as related organizations, schools and other entities. JOYA, in its 11th edition will be focused on the communicative and diplomatic meaning of the art jewellery and objects in nowadays. [youtube url=http://youtu.be/gBepnvf4bDg] Schedule Thursday 10th 10.00h – 11.00h Conference Pravu Mazumdar 11.00h Press presentation 11.00 – 19.00 Fair  18.00h DTerra Award – Ambar Magazine Award – Arte y Joya

How to earn more money from your workshop waste!

Learn how to make money from the rubbish your workshop! 11 March 2020 Drill Hall, Edinburgh A FREE reclamation event for practical jewellers, students and jewellery groups, teaching the secrets of making money from the ‘rubbish’ in a jewellery workshop. ➕Additional Guest Speaker: Kerry Gregory, Gemmology Rocks . Presenting ‘Dosh For Diamonds’, an informative talk on how you can make money from your reclaimed diamonds. Date and Time Wednesday, 11 March 2020 17:30 – 20:30 GMT Add to Calendar Location Out of the Blue Drill Hall 36 Dalmeny St Edinburgh EH6 8RG View Map Tickets FREE To Book www.eventbrite.co.uk

News Edit: 17 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   This London-Based Jewellery Designer Has Been Making The Current Jewellery Trend For 20 Years Marie Claire: Her pieces are stunningly beautiful. marieclaire.com.au Billionaire diamond jeweller attacked in prison in 'extortion attempt', court hears The Telegraph: A diamond tycoon awaiting an extradition hearing over accusations of involvement in India's biggest banking fraud was assaulted by two fellow inmates in an “extortion attempt”, a court has heard. telegraph.co.uk How Kate Middleton changed Princess Diana’s famous sapphire earrings The Express: Kate Middleton, 37, attended an event yesterday where she met with victims from

Anthropologie Celebrates 'Women who Weld' this International Women's Day

From today, right up 'til April 23rd, the Anthropolgie store on Kings Road, London, will play host to a curated selection of jewellery, designed by Britain's most inspiring female jewellers.  The showcase, which will feature eight designers, was designed to celebrate both International Women's day and Women's History Month, as well as British design. Throughout the event, customers will have the opportunity to buy  one-of-a-kind and numbered pieces, all of which have been carefully handcrafted in the UK. International Women's Day  (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also

V&A’s Friday Late 2020 Programme

V&A’s Friday Late 2020 Programme V&A’s Friday Late 2020 programme announced on themes of ‘The Body’, ‘Endeavour’ and ‘Illusions’ Friday Late at the V&A – the original late-night museum event – celebrates all aspects of contemporary visual culture using the V&A collection and building as its inspiration. For the first time, Friday Late will be programmed across three seasons spanning the year and will explore subjects of ‘The Body’, ‘Endeavour’ and ‘Illusions’. Through these topics audiences will come face-to-face with some of the most innovative artists, musicians and designers working today. Brought to life through live performances, film screenings, installations,

Digital Craft Festival 2020

Digital Craft Festival 2020 26th - 28th June 2020 Online 3 Day event, online. We exist to support contemporary makers of craft and we hope our loyal visitors will join us, online, for a weekend of talks with makers, demonstrations, workshops, films, music and even Yoga. More details will follow soon.  www.craftfestival.co.uk Craft Festival 2020 Craft Festival Bovey Tracey and Cheltenham Postponed until 2021. Next year’s dates are Craft Festival Cheltenham March 12-14th 2021 and Craft Festival June 11-13th, 2021. "We’ve built up our events since 2004, welcoming thousands of makers and visitors, like you, to join us in the

Decorex 2018

Beauty needs space to flourish. Join us at Decorex 16-19 September at Syon Park and discover the finest concepts and products from a hand-picked collection of designers. Decorex has established itself as Europe’s leading interior design event, offering the finest furniture, lighting, textiles, craft and accessories from emerging and established names alike. The centrepiece of London Design Festival, Decorex provides an unparalleled opportunity for interior design professionals to discover exquisite creations from more than 400 international exhibitors. Venue Syon Park Brentford Middlesex TW8 8JF Dates Sunday 16th September 10.00 - 18.00 Monday 17th September 10.00 - 18.00 Tuesday 18th September 10.00

Showstoppers Talk: An eye for design: Rosalinde Gilbert, fashion designer and collector

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

News Edit: 9 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Ami Doshi, Kenyan Jeweller Who Designed British PM Theresa May's Necklace Kenyan: British Prime Minister Theresa May was in Kenya in August and while on a State House dinner event, she was... www.kenyans.co.ke The five young African designers you need to know Financial Times: From Cairo to Soweto, they’re changing the face of global fashion. www.ft.com My Favourite Pieces: Evan Michelson on human-hair jewellery Financial Times: The collector discusses her fascination for adornments made from dead people’s locks. www.ft.com Star-studded Hatton Garden film angers victims for 'glorifying' the £14m jewellery

This Year's Jewellery & Watch 2018

Jewellery & Watch, the UK’s largest dedicated jewellery trade event, returns to NEC Birmingham from Sunday 4th until Thursday 8th February 2018. Taking place at a key buying point in the year, Jewellery & Watch will showcase a dazzling offering of new collections and inspiration from more than 300 new and returning exhibitors, as well unveiling the latest trends and offering essential advice from industry insiders. What to Expect at Jewellery & Watch 2018 The Atelier, an all-new immersive future trend showcase set to dominate for 2018 Edited sectors include loose gems, diamonds, watches, bespoke jewellery, silver, semi-precious and wholesale fashion jewellery

International Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi 2018

Jewellery & Watch Show has hosted leaders in the jewellery and watchmaking sector attracting enthusiasts from across the Middle East and beyond. Now in its 26 edition, this year’s revamped event will feature exclusive curated culinary and cultural experiences offering you never-before-seen niche collections and a chance to meet the experts behind the brands.  Dates 25th – 29th October 2018 Location ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Organiser Reed Exhibitions FZ LLC   Countries Represented UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, UK, USA, Brazil, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Contact info@jws.ae www.jws.ae

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

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2018

Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair Kensington Town Hall, London 2nd - 4th March 2018 The Desire Fair at  Kensington Town Hall, London  will be open as planned across all days despite the unusual weather. Should this change for any reason the event will announce this on their  Facebook page  so do be sure to ‘like’ the page to stay updated. The next Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair will take place at  Kensington Town Hall, London  from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March 2018. We regularly rotate exhibitors, which makes annual repeat visits a must, so that you can keep up with the

GNCCF Manchester & GNCCF Sheffield

Call for Applications: GNCCF Manchester & GNCCF Sheffield 2018 Applications are now invited from designer-makers & artists working in ceramics, jewellery, interior textiles, fashion design & accessories, print-making, wood, lighting, furniture, product design, glass, metal, basket-making and more. GNCCF Manchester will return for its 11th edition from 11 - 14 October 2018 as a headline event of Design Manchester, a two week city-wide festival of exhibitions, talks, debates, workshops and conference. The multi-award winning GNCCF is one of the leading selling events in the UK featuring over 150 of the UK's top designer makers.  GNCCF Sheffield is a partnership with

Nambé Celebrates Strong Debut at JCK Las Vegas

Designer lifestyle brand, Nambé, enjoyed a positive reception at this year’s JCK Las Vegas (June 5-8), welcoming international media, buyers and retailers to its booth ahead of its London launch event on June 29.  The award-winning brand impressed its existing retail partners and prospective clients with its recently-launched sterling silver jewellery collection and giftware assortment. Initially debuted in the United States in September 2016, Nambé Jewellery proved immediately popular with the brand’s loyal homeware customers who recognised its signature, sculptural aesthetic. Its initial roll-out in 400 doors across the US and the reaction of retail partners at JCK Las Vegas proves

Museum Quality Collection of Emeralds Goes to Auction

Guernsey’s, the New York City-based auction house ,  has announced the auction of the  Marcial  de  Go mar  Collection of rare emeralds  on 25 th  April. T he  Marcial  de  Gomar  Emerald Collection, consisting of La Gloria, which at  887 carats  is one of the largest museum-quality emeralds in the world , along with more than twenty other loose emeralds (both cut and rough) and 13 pieces of extraordinary emerald jewellery.   The event will be conducted live at the Americas Society at 680 Park Avenue with online bidding at liveauctioneers.com. Featured lots in the  Marcial  de  Gomar  Collection include:

JCK Las Vegas 2017

JCK Las Vegas is the leading jewelry event in North America open to all jewelry professionals. Each year, the industry gathers where the latest awe-inspiring domestic and international designers and most sought after trends are showcased in a secure environment. Venue Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas,USA Show Dates Show Hours: Monday, June 5, 2017 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2017 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:30 am – 4:00 pm lasvegas.jckonline.com

Showstoppers Talk: Surtouts, Epergnes and ‘Grands Platts Menages’

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

Showstoppers Talk: Miriam Hanid

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

Showstoppers

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

Showstoppers Talk: Shining silver commissions from the Sheffield Assay Office collection; the work of Junko Mori

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

Showstoppers Talk: Surtouts, Epergnes and ‘Grands Platts Menages’

Showstoppers Silver Centrepieces Silver is a seductive, glamorous material and the centrepiece is one of its most wondrous uses. ‘Showstoppers’ takes two iconic centrepieces from Leeds’ historic silver collection and presents them alongside contemporary masterpieces by artists Junko Mori and Miriam Hanid. The exhibition showcases the continuation and reinvention of traditional silversmithing techniques and celebrates women in silver, as makers and owners. Junko Mori Willaume & Tanqueray Miriam Hanid Thomas Pitts Events Programme Talk: Miriam Hanid Date: 9 June 2017 Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets: £7 (inc. admission), booking required. Event: Silversmithing Demonstration Date: 10 June 2017 Time: 11.00am –

Jewellery & Watch 2017, NEC Birmingham

Jewellery & Watch  is the UK’s largest dedicated trade event set within the heart of the UK jewellery & watch industry. It takes place during the same dates and at the same location as Spring Fair, allowing visitors to access both shows with ease. The Jewellery & Watch NEC halls are situated next to Spring Fair's 'Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories' halls enabling visitors to take advantage of the cross buying opportunities. Dates : 5 - 9 February 2017 Open: Sun 5 February  - 9:00 - 18:00 Mon 6 February - 9:00 - 18:00 Tues 7 February - 9:00 - 18:00

Alternative Wedding Showcase 2017, Tomfoolery

Tomfoolery London’s 2017 Alternative Wedding Showcase has successfully launched its stunning collection of innovative jewellery lines. Hailed as the destination for alternative fine jewellery, this show promises to be an essential edit for the discerning bride or groom. To mark the 5th anniversary of this annual event Tomfoolery will be hosting exclusive bridal trunk shows with award-winning designers Polly Wales and Ruth Tomlinson.  The show features Unique Engagement Rings; Wedding Bands; Eternity Bands; Bespoke Ring Service; Bridal Jewellery Styling; Bridesmaid Jewellery; Cufflinks; Designer Trunk Shows. Dates 18th March - 6th May Polly Wales Trunk show: 1st and 2nd April Ruth Tomlinson Trunk

Goldsmiths’ Fair Awards Best New Designs

Goldsmiths' Fair awarded two prizes during the event run this year, in weeks one and two for 'Best New Design'. Max Danger and Patrick Davison both won the acknowledgement for best new product with a selection of runners up in each week. Week One Winning piece: Honey Bee Cluster Ring by Max Danger Runners up: Mirror Brooch/Pendant by Zoe Arnold and Ishihara #1 Brooch by Andrew Lamb Announcing the prize, renowned design curator and consultant, Mary La Trobe-Bateman, drew attention to the charm, intricacy, and craftsmanship of Danger’s standout piece - a gold, black rhodium and natural yellow diamond piece of wearable

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