Search Results

Goldsmith, Picketts and Pursers - Petersfield, Hampshire

Goldsmith Picketts and Pursers Petersfield, Hampshire Picketts and Pursers are looking for an experienced Goldsmith to join their growing team in Petersfield. You’ll be joining a five- generation family owned business in their extraordinary workshop nestled in the heart of Hampshire. Your standards should be high and we expect you to always strive for the very best. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The Goldsmiths in our team play an integral role in our business. The following duties are not shown in order of priority or frequency and it is not an exhaustive list. We are a small, independent business so you

Goldsmith, Little Shambles Jewellers - The Shambles, York

Expereinced Goldsmith Little Shambles Jewellers The Shambles, York Our company is an independent jewellers based in The Shambles in York. We have an in-house workshop above the shop floor where we sell second hand and antique jewellery. Our services include repairs, alterations and bespoke jewellery. We are looking for an experienced Goldsmith (minimum of 5 years expereince) who is comfortable with running a workshop and is confident with stone setting and working with bespoke designs. The position would ideally be for 4 days a week and the salary would be 30k a year depending on experience and hours. To apply

Jeweller / Goldsmith, David Mellor Family Jewellers - Eastleigh, Hampshire (Swan Centre)

Jeweller / Goldsmith David Mellor Family Jewellers Eastleigh, Hampshire (Swan Centre) About Us David Mellor Family Jewellers is an independent, family-run business established in Hampshire in 1976. Now led by second-generation Mellors, we have grown from market trading to multiple successful stores across the region. In 2022, our Eastleigh store relocated and expanded within the Swan Centre, bringing our Jewellery Repair & Manufacturing Workshop to a larger space. This has allowed us to grow our skilled team of Goldsmiths to meet increasing demand. The Role We are looking for an experienced Jeweller/Goldsmith to join our busy workshop. You will work

PRESS RELEASE: Folium Unveils New Website, Marking a New Chapter for the Studio Founded by Master Goldsmith Myles Ryan

The digital launch introduces four signature collections: Florilegia, Quadrafolium, Serpentis and Nectere, each rooted in natural architecture and hand-engraved craft. Folium announces the launch of its new website, www.foliumjewels.com , offering an immersive introduction to the brand’s philosophy, founder, and body of jewels. The website represents a formal articulation of Folium’s identity, with its jewelry being an enduring expression of meaning. Designed to echo the intimacy of the jewels themselves, the website places craftsmanship and storytelling at its center. Visitors are invited to move slowly through the collections and references that shape them. In an era of rapid consumption, Folium’s

Jewellers’ quick reference guide to working with gemstones by Sally Spencer FGA DGA

Jewellers, have you ever experienced that heart-stopping moment when you've accidently damaged a gemstone? As a gemmologist & jeweller, I understand the frustration & potential financial loss when a gemstone is damaged. This guide is specifically designed for jewellers, sharing valuable gemmological information to help prevent costly mishaps. Keep this guide on your bench as a quick reference when designing, setting or working on any piece of jewellery. Covering a wide range of gemstones, from common amethyst to rarer sillimanite, this resource provides crucial information on each stone's durability . Further information includes: Will a gemstone survive contact with

Advanced Jewellery CAD Modelling in Rhino

Advanced Jewellery CAD Modelling in Rhino by Jack Meyer This detailed guide is written for intermediate and experienced Rhino 3D CAD users who wish to improve their understanding of NURBS and subdivision modelling methods in Rhino 3D. It explains how 3D modelling applies to jewellery and manufacturing through a combination of step-by-step tutorials, analysis of the software techniques and demonstrations of real world case studies. Packed with essential techniques and strategies, it can be used as a self-learning tool or a classroom text to take your use of Rhino's 3D NURBS and subdivision modelling tools to a higher level. This

CAD Designer, E.C.One - Clerkenwell, London

CAD Designer - Part Time or Full Time E.C.One On Site - Clerkenwell, London Salary: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: ASAP EC One is an established and award-winning contemporary jewellery manufacturer and retailer based in the heart of Clerkenwell, London. As a certified B Corp, we are proud of our ethical approach to fine jewellery, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and hand-crafted design. We are currently looking for an experienced CAD Designer to join our in-house team. This is a key role working across our bespoke commissions and our ready-to-wear collections. The Role You will be responsible for creating detailed

How are you? A little note from us to you

Hello How are you? We’ve missed you. You may have been wondering where we have been. Like all of us, Benchpeg has had to acclimatise to a ‘new normal’ and this has taken some time. We’ve had to weather a few storms before but this global pandemic is something none of us have experienced in our lifetimes. For Benchpeg, this has meant a number of personal and professional issues including the hospitalisation of one of our children with a Covid-19 scare, who is thankfully fine now. Unfortunately, this meant putting Benchpeg on hold temporarily while we hunkered down and dealt

Jewellery Now: The Curators’ Edit

Jewellery Now: The Curators’ Edit 5 July – 21 September 2025 Ruthin Craft Centre Designer-made, one-of-a kind jewellery is having a moment: a Golden Age, worthy of celebration. Jewellery Now presents a rare snapshot of inspirational jewellery today, made by some of the best and most interesting designer jewellers from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. From the most experienced to those making exceptional work at the start of their careers, discover breathtaking technical skills, exciting experimentation with materials, innovative processes and imaginative responses to grave ethical and environmental concerns. Gallery 1 features the extraordinary range of materials and processes

Diamond Setter available for Outwork

Diamond Setter available for Outwork 20 year’s experience as a goldsmith and setter. Located South Wimbledon / Hatton Garden, London Reasonable prices for excellent service. Ready to cooperate on an ongoing basis. Simon 07379860822 simonmcweaver@gmail.com

PRESS RELEASE: The Vicenza Symposium - Technology, Innovation, and the Future of the Industry at the Core of the New Biennial Event Dedicated to the Hi-Tech and Luxury Jewellery Sector

From September 2 to 4, 2025, 21 international speakers will gather in Vicenza to discuss a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and 3D printing The goldsmith and jewellery industry is ready to take a decisive step into the future with the debut of The Vicenza Symposium, taking place from September 2 to 4, 2025, in the exclusive setting of the Palladian Basilica, in the heart of Vicenza. This international platform, designed for professionals, academics, and industry leaders, will focus on technological evolution and the new production paradigms transforming the jewellery and goldsmith sectors. From its very

Gem Illustration

Gem Illustration Saturday 27 May, 11am -4pm In this jewellery workshop you will be introduced to essential tools and techniques required to paint and hand render gems. All drawing equipment will be provided. No previous experience needed. Taught by Bibi Cheung, a goldsmith, designer and sculptor, with over 25 years experience. More details and to book your attendance online here: theforgespace.com/products/learn-to-gem-painting £95

Agcpunto24

AGCpunto24 Milano IT, Archivio Negroni 15.10 | 21.10.2024 AGCpunto24 is the annual exhibition of the AGC Contemporary Jewellery Association in Italy. The second stage of the Agcpunto24 exhibition will be in Tarragona at the Personal Gallery. AGCpunto24 is the annual exhibition of the Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo, over 60 authors, all members of our association with their works exhibited, made with the most varied materials (metals, fabrics, wood, resins, stones, glass and paper) and techniques, from the most ancient goldsmith practices, such as niello or mokume-gane, to digital technologies and additive manufacturing. Jivan Astfalck, Sara Barbanti , Maura Biamonti, Annarita Bianco, Alice

SO WHAT! Liquid jewels by Nadine Kuffner

SO WHAT! exhibition, featuring the work by Nadine Kuffner, just closed at Irene Belfi Gallery in Milan and confirms the main intent of the gallery to promote high quality contemporary jewellery artists and goldsmith writes Ilaria Ruggiero. SO WHAT! is also the name of the work with which Nadine graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Monaco, and an obvious provocation. In fact, the artist, fascinated by a material so poorly considered in jewellery as tin, exploits its properties, freely experimenting during the liquid phase of its state. Her hands try to direct the material towards forms she imagines, but

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

Agcpunto24

AGCpunto24 Tarragona ES, Galleria Personal 07.09 | 31.10.2024 Milano IT, Archivio Negroni 15.10 | 21.10.2024 AGCpunto24 is the annual exhibition of the AGC Contemporary Jewellery Association in Italy. The second stage of the Agcpunto24 exhibition will be in Tarragona at the Personal Gallery. AGCpunto24 is the annual exhibition of the Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo, over 60 authors, all members of our association with their works exhibited, made with the most varied materials (metals, fabrics, wood, resins, stones, glass and paper) and techniques, from the most ancient goldsmith practices, such as niello or mokume-gane, to digital technologies and additive manufacturing. Jivan Astfalck,

Agcpunto24

Amanda Li Hope’s Debut at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024

Amanda Li Hope has been selected as one of ten new makers to show for the first time at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair. Amanda will be showing her handcrafted ethical fine jewellery, including award winning designs, her latest bespoke commissions and unveiling new compositions exclusively at the Fair. One of the first Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold licensees, Amanda combines her values as a goldsmith with her background as an architect. Responsibly sourced materials, meticulous attention to detail and expert artisanship define each of her pieces. Her work is known for her skill in hand alloying her own precious metals from

PRESS RELEASE: Amanda Li Hope at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025

30 September - 5 October | Week Two Stand 57, Livery Hall, Goldsmiths ’ Hall Amanda Li Hope returns to Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025 for her second year to exhibit her handcrafted ethical fine jewellery. She will be presenting her award-winning designs and new bespoke commissions as well as unveiling exclusive new pieces for the first time. One of the first Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold licensees, Amanda combines her values as a goldsmith with her background as an architect. Responsibly sourced materials, meticulous attention to detail and expert artisanship define each of her pieces. Her work is known for her skill <iframe

Contemporary Jewellery at Milano Jewelry Week

Within the first edition of the Milano Jewelry Week, held from the 24th to the 27th of October, the city has been engaged with a program of 80 events held in jewellery ateliers, goldsmith workshops, academies and art galleries, design schools and showrooms and fashion boutiques in the city centre writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Among the Schools that participated, it is worthy to mention The Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana that opened its doors to the public to show the tools and see the students at work. Lectures have been organized about the different techniques of precious jewellery, the realities of the gold buyers

Annamaria Zanella: Between Matter and Color

The anthological exhibition ‘ Annamaria Zanella. Between Matter and Color ’ has been extended until 14 July at the San Rocco Oratory in Padua writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Padua and realized with the contribution of the Cassa di Risparmio di Padova and Rovigo Foundation, the exhibition, curated by Mirella Cisotto Nalon, pays tribute to one of the most complete artists of the contemporary jewellery scene, retracing the milestones of her work through a hundred jewels on display. Born within the Paduan goldsmith's school, Zanella quickly moved towards structurally complex forms extensively experimenting

PRESS RELEASE: Carbide round burs from BUSCH in several versions

BUSCH offers a comprehensive range of carbide round drills, particularly for machining hard materials that are especially difficult to cut, such as platinum, titanium, white gold and jewellery steel. From the classic Figure 1 with standard cutting-edge design to Figure 1AU with optimised cutting angles to figures (S421 and 421) with medium (X) and fine (FX) double cut design. Figures 1 and 1AU are available from size 003 (= 0.3 mm) and are particularly suitable for typical applications in the setting of gemstones or other delicate goldsmith work. Figure 1AU is now available up to size 031 (= 3.1 mm)

Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies

The exhibition Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies is organized by Gallery Loupe for Contemporary Art Jewelry, Montclair, New Jersey, in collaboration with the Arkansas Arts Center and aims at celebrating the dazzling and witty work of the master goldsmith, craftsman and leading scholar in the field of archaeometallurgy. Everything in his creative research started when The Metropolitan Museum of Art encouraged him to make copies of pieces in their collection and testing them. This has developed his personal understandings that jewelry artifact crystallizes “human drama” and this knowledge base has empowered my trajectory into playing with jewelry history and

‘De Vroomen Harmony in Colour and Form’ Book

Dutch Master Craftsman and goldsmith Leo de Vroomen has released a book, full of illustrations, which celebrates 50 years of his creative partnership with his artist / designer wife Ginnie. Their bold and colourful jewellery is lavishly illustrated, in combination with Ginnie's vivid paintings. The book also acts as an accompanying tome to the retrospective exhibition of their work recently held at Goldsmiths’ Hall. The book is available at a cost of £50 plus postage & packing Publisher: Leo and Ginnie de Vroomen Page size: landscape 280 X 230 mm Pagination: 224 hardback ISBN 978-1-5272-0650-2 P & P: UK £5.00,

Stuart Devlin AO CMG 1931 - 2018

Stuart Devlin, the internationally renowned designer, silversmith, jeweller, sculptor, furniture, interiors and architecture designer and previous Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths Company, has died on 12 April 2018 at the age of 86 in Chichester. “I hope that my work reflects four maxims: That future is much more important than the past That creativity is paramount That skill is fundamental And that the justification for being a goldsmith is to enrich the way people live and work.” - Stuart Devlin Devlin, an Australian by birth, became renowned as a contemporary designer of coins, medals and design led precious metal work

Karolina Baines: Beauty in Interaction

Not only goldsmith tradition characterizes Karolina Baines’s work. She starts from there to explore the creation through many different techniques like sketches, painting, printmaking and mixed media. She aims at balancing shapes, colours and texture in a very refined and delicate way. Her pieces are always very malleable while keeping a strong and independent sense of movement. I addressed her few questions to better understand her world, writes Ilaria Ruggiero. IR: Where does your passion for jewellery come from? KB: I suppose I think of myself as a designer/maker first, and then as specifically a jewellery designer/maker. I love bringing ideas IR: Have

Q&A: Guðbjörg Kristín Ingvarsdóttir

Guðbjörg Kristín Ingvarsdóttir is a goldsmith, Jewellery designer and co-founder of the award-winning sustainable jewellery brand Aurum, Iceland's leading jewellery brand. Guðbjörg began her career studying goldsmithing at Copenhagen Technical College, completing her journeyman’s examination in 1993. She completed her master craftsman examination in goldsmithing at Reykjavík Technical College in 1994, subsequently returning to Copenhagen to study jewellery design at the Institute for Precious Metals. Guðbjörg collaboratively ran the jewellery workshop Au-Art in Copenhagen from 1996 to 1999, before returning to Iceland where she founded the design and jewellery firm Aurum. Guðbjörg’s jewellery designs have attracted much attention worldwide and