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PRESS RELEASE: Recipient of The Inaugural Edinburgh Assay Office Award Announced

In 2025, The Edinburgh Assay Office Award was launched. This new initiative, aimed at supporting a sustainable Silversmithing sector in Scotland, is a continuation of the Edinburgh Assay Office’s longstanding commitment to championing excellence in craft. The premise of this award was purposefully open—to create a noteworthy piece of silver by asking the question, what is one piece of contemporary silver you have always dreamed of making, but never had the chance to? The only design stipulation for applicants was to ensure the hallmark, done at Edinburgh Assay Office, would be a conspicuous feature of the piece. Applications for the

PRESS RELEASE: Hancocks Jewellers Celebrates 165 Years of Craftsmanship and Excellence in Manchester

The oldest jewellers in Manchester, Hancocks Jewellers , proudly marks 165 years in business, continuing its legacy of excellence in fine jewellery and gemstones since first opening its doors in 1860. Still independently owned and operated, Hancocks has served generations of clients across Greater Manchester and beyond, offering the finest hand-selected diamonds, coloured gemstones and bespoke creations from its iconic boutique at 29 King Street. Founded by Josiah Hancock during the height of Manchester’s cotton trade boom, the business began as a humble clock-winding service for the region’s industrial elite. Its early success led to the opening of the first

WIPO Global Awards 2026 Open for Innovative and Creative Startups and SMEs Worldwide

The WIPO Global Awards 2026 competition opened today, inviting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all around the world and all economic sectors to apply. The Awards reward enterprises that use intellectual property (IP) rights as a strategic asset to scale their business and create real-world impact. Applications for this 5th edition may be submitted between 15 January and 31 March 2026. In 2026, 11 enterprises will be recognized: 10 Prizes across all sectors of the economy (including health, agrifood, environment, creative industries, and ICT) 1 Thematic Prize: SMEs in Sports, aligned with the theme of World IP

PRESS RELEASE: Sarah Jessica Parker Joins Astrea London As Global Creative Director & Founding Partner

Actor, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) joins Astrea London as Global Creative Director and Founding Partner, bringing her creative vision to the future of diamonds. SJP is becoming one of the first celebrities to support the natural evolution to Luxury Lab grown diamonds Astrea London, the pioneering luxury jeweller redefining the future of diamonds through its world-renowned luxury lab-grown diamonds, is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Jessica Parker as its new Global Creative Director and Founding Partner. A celebrated style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker has shaped global culture and style for decades. Now, she joins Astrea London, becoming a new visionary of the global

PRESS RELEASE: Global Platinum Jewellery Market Rebounds, Driven by Surging Demand in China and Resilience in Key Markets

PGI Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Across China, India, Japan, the US & the UAE Platinum Guild International (PGI) , a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has today shared its findings from its Platinum Jewellery Business Review update for Q1 2025, highlighting strong growth across key global markets, led by a significant recovery in China. Platinum jewellery is seeing renewed global momentum, with China leading the recovery in Q1 2025 as consumer preferences continue to shift away from gold. PGI’s Q1 update also highlights robust growth in platinum fabrication,

PRESS RELEASE: Expert Panel at Jewellery and Gem WORLD Hong Kong Upholds the Platinum Advantage Amid Global Surge in Demand

A distinguished international panel of jewellery experts highlighted platinum’s present and distinct advantages of price and technical brilliance at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025. Presented by Platinum Guild International (PGI) on Friday, 19 September 2025 as part of the prestigious five-day trade show, the event advocated capitalising on platinum’s strong business potential as the cost of gold soars and innovation opens new avenues for expansion into emerging markets and varied product lines. A significant price differential with gold is fuelling the growing global demand for platinum. However, as the panel speakers affirmed, this is far from platinum’s sole

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Deptford

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Deptford 2 - 3 December 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 and the often meandering journeys they’ve been

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

Valuer, Laings - Glasgow

Valuer Laings Glasgow Hours: 37.5 hours a week, 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday Salary: Up to 50K (experience dependent) Be part of our legacy that blends tradition, innovation and excellence at Laings. A long-standing symbol of quality, trust and timeless design, Laings has continued to invest in its future. With seven showrooms, we are proudly one of the largest independent family-owned fine jewellers and purveyors of luxury watches in the UK. We carry forward a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, outstanding customer care and a deep-rooted heritage that anchors our Laings story. We are a family, a

British Hallmarking Council’s Touchstone and HALO Awards championing Hallmarking Enforcement and Education

The HALO (Hallmarking Awareness and Learning Online) Award 2024 was launched by the British Hallmarking Council in early June. This is the third year of the award which has gathered considerable momentum with many entrants demonstrating extremely creative and novel ways to interest customers in hallmarks. Online Jewellers are encouraged to describe items accurately and remind customers of the importance reassurance provided by hallmarks when buying online, particularly from unknown sources. The HALO Award therefore promotes Educating consumers about Hallmarks. Meanwhile the Touchstone Award, also sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council, encourages Trading Standards Authorities to identify and take action

PRESS RELEASE: The Incorporation of Goldsmiths Unveils Striking Goblets by Militsa Milenkova

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths is pleased to unveil the 2024 Outstanding Student Award goblets, designed and made by emerging Silversmith Militsa Milenkova. This award offers recent graduates in Scotland the opportunity to undertake a prestigious commission: to design and make a goblet for the collection of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh. With a history spanning more than five centuries, The Incorporation of Goldsmiths today trades as Edinburgh Assay Office. The selected graduate is paired with a renowned Silversmith based in Scotland to mentor them throughout the commission. Militsa’s design for this goblet is called DOLERITE, originating

Designer Open House

Designer Open House FORGE represents independent designers whose work is unique, made in the UK and demonstrates excellence in skills and craftsmanship. We invite designers to showcase with us who share the same values. If you would like to showcase with us then visit us on Wednesday 17 May, 3pm-6pm to view our current showcase and to ask any questions. The FORGE Showcases is centred around a different theme each month and we are currently looking for designers for June. JUNE 1ST - 30TH: RECYCLED TREASURES Celebrating the beauty and creativity that arise from sustainable practices and highlighting the importance

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online GNCCF ONLINE 25 - 31 July 2020 An opportunity to buy outstanding contemporary craft & design online from 160 designer-makers and artists selected for their excellence; from jewellery and fashion accessories to functional and statement pieces for the home. GNCCF ONLINE will go live from 10am, Saturday 25th July until Friday 31st July. See us on Facebook and Instagram and buy work via the GNCCF website. Put the dates in your diary and join the conversation. In the meantime, take a sneak preview at this year’s makers below and follow us at #GNCCF

CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship

CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship 02.03.04 OCTOBER 2025 Palau Pedralbes - Barcelona Tickets: www.eventbrite.e The International Biennial of Contemporary High Craftsmanship returns from 2 to 4 October at the Palau de Pedralbes. With the support of the Department of Business and Labour of the Generalitat de Catalunya, through the Consortium of Commerce, Crafts and Fashion (CCAM), CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability and for 3 days will present the proposals of more than 150 artisans from around the world The International Biennial of High Contemporary Crafts returns from 2 to 4 October at the Pedralbes

NEWS: Join Bishopsland in making an enduring investment in British Silversmithing

Bishopsland’s intensive silversmithing programme is quietly shaping the future of British craft. Combining purpose-built workshop facilities with expert tuition in both technical excellence and commercial practice, the programme offers far more than skills training. At its heart is a lifelong professional community that continues to support makers long after they leave, helping emerging silversmiths and jewellers turn talent into sustainable, fulfilling careers. Few institutions offer vocational training at this advanced level—and fewer still can point to Bishopsland’s proven track record of success. The programme is led by Principal Angela Cork MA RCA, an established practising silversmith, and delivered by an

OROAREZZO 2025

OROAREZZO 2024 10 - 13 May 2025 Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, Via Spallanzani, 23, 52100 Arezzo, Italy OROAREZZO is the reference event that integrates all Made in Italy industrial production into a system of excellence, serving the goldsmithing sector. From gold and silver manufacturing to jewelry production and innovative machinery: a complete offering that reflects all Italian know-how, creativity and innovation. OROAREZZO is the event where ideas are given shape, thanks to a network of suppliers who can satisfy the needs of developing unique creations and private labels. OROAREZZO is also a platform of interest for the fashion sector. The new Arezzo

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

Jewellery Sales Consultant, Daniel Christopher Jewellery - Hatton Garden, London v2

Jewellery Sales Consultant Daniel Christopher Jewellery Hatton Garden, London Daniel Christopher Jewellery are multi award winning London jewellers specialising in manufacturing the highest quality handmade bespoke diamond engagement rings and fine jewellery. Our London showroom and state-of-the-art workshop are situated in Hatton Garden, the heart of the UK jewellery industry and are in the process of opening a new shop on the South Coast. We are award winning specialists in bespoke bridal jewellery: UK Bridal Jeweller of the Year 2024; NAJ Team of the Year 2023, Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of Year 2022, and Independent Fine Jeweller of the Year, 2022.

PRESS RELEASE: The Betts Group Supplies Inaugural Batch of Gold Grain from Pioneering Net-Zero Mine to Bristol Based Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery

Award-winning independent becomes the first UK retailer to secure gold grain from the Bellevue Mine in Western Australia, facilitated by Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold supplier, The Betts Group. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter-based precious metal specialist, The Betts Group, has introduced the first batch of Single Mine Origin (SMO) fine gold grain from the Bellevue Mine into the UK market, starting with award-winning independent retailer, Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery in Bristol. The Bellevue Mine is situated in the historic Goldfields of Western Australia and is recognised as the world’s first net-zero emission (Scope 1 and Scope 2) gold mine thanks to a

Q&A: Jeff Lowe

Jeff Lowe is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and jewellery designer. Educated at the famed St. Martins School of Art, under the esteemed Sir Anthony Caro, Phillip King and William Tucker, Lowe's career skyrocketed as a result of his first one man show at the prestigious Leicester Galleries in Londonʼs Cork Street. He answers the Benchpeg Q&A... For the past forty years, Jeff Lowe has remained at the forefront of contemporary abstract sculpture, representing Britain at the Paris Biennale, recieving the Sainsbury award in 1975 and the Pollock-Krasner award in 1993. He has been exhibited at museums and galleries around the world, with significant

Jewellery & Watch Show (JWS) Abu Dhabi 2026

International trade exhibition presenting luxury jewellery and watches to regional and global markets with strong Middle East participation. Venue: Abu Dhabi (venue TBC) Date: 11–15 November 2026 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Focus: Jewellery & watch trade fair www.jws.ae

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2026

A premier Asian jewellery exhibition featuring finished jewellery, tools, services and designer collections, attracting international buyers and industry professionals. Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Date: 3–8 March 2026 Location: Hong Kong Focus: Global jewellery trade show www.hktdc.com

Call to Action on Climate Change: Responsible Jewellery Council Webinar

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

East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship’

East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship’ The London Design Academy 9.30am, Saturday 29 August 2020 The exciting international educational initiative – The London Design Academy (LDA) – continues the global educational debate this weekend with the second in a series of online global forums, East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship' live online on Saturday 29 August 2020 9.30am With the world facing unprecedented economic and social challenges in the aftermath of COVID 19, these forums are themed to the

Royal College of Art Show 2020

Royal College of Art | RCA2020 Meet the next generation of artists and designers 850 students around the world 300+ global events Led by the RCA student community, with over 300 global events involving renowned artists and special collections of student work chosen by RCA alumni and guests including Es Devlin, Andreas Gursky, Edward Enninful, Magdalene Odundo, Anya Hindmarch and Gus Casely-Hayford. The digital discovery platform will feature an international student cohort of around 850 emerging artists, designers, architects and creatives from their spaces around the world. Led by the RCA students from our four schools, Architecture, Arts & Humanities,

Customer Care Advisor, Queensmith - Birmingham

Customer Care Advisor Queensmith Hatton Garden, London About This Opportunity Why Queensmith? At Queensmith, we're revolutionising the engagement and wedding jewellery experience. Our culture is built on three pillars: Be Brilliant (the relentless pursuit of excellence), Be Clear (transparent, ethical, and impactful), and Be Unique (celebrating individuality and creativity). Just as we democratise diamond jewellery through bespoke craftsmanship, we create an exceptional, rewarding environment for our teams. We now boast a growing team of nearly 100 staff across multiple departments, including Sales, Customer Care, Production, Workshop, Marketing and HR. What Makes Us Different Authentic craftsmanship: We don't just sell jewellery;

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2026

One of the industry’s largest global sourcing and business platforms with multiple specialised exhibition zones, from gemstones to fine jewellery design and awards programs — essential for international buyers and exhibitors. Date: 15–19 September 2026 (AWE) and 17–21 September 2026 (HKCEC) Venues: AsiaWorld‑Expo & Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong SAR Location: Hong Kong Focus: Jewellery, gemstones, diamonds & sourcing exhibitions jgw.exhibitions.jewellerynet.com

PRESS RELEASE: RCA2025

From 19 June to 23 July students from the Royal College of Art (RCA), the world’s leading art and design university, will present RCA2025, a series of exhibitions, events and activities exploring a diverse range of innovative works from a globally engaged cohort of art and design practitioners. RCA2025 is both free and open to the public. The School of Arts & Humanities postgraduate show will take place at the RCA Battersea campus from 19 - 22 June. Highlights of student work include: Damien Cifelli (MA Painting), an award-winning artist who has exhibited at the likes of Whitechapel and Saatchi

'Jewellery Oscars' GCDC Awards Exhibition

Jewellery Oscars GCDC Awards Exhibition 2024 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 March 2024 Following the Awards Ceremony next Monday, the exhibition will be open to the public from 5th – 8th March between 10am and 5pm in the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London EC2V 6BN. Don’t miss the first opportunity to see the incredible award-winning work from the 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards! A unique chance to view the incredible hand crafted jewellery, silversmithing, allied crafts and objet d’art from emerging and established designers, makers and craftspeople. The GCDC team will be on hand for

PRESS RELEASE: Jewellery Students Create Ferrari Wearable Technology for Exclusive Design Competition

In this creative challenge, our BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production students designed functional, wearable Ferrari car keys that reflected the essence of luxury, precision, and innovation that our project partner, Vaughtons Automotive , is known for. The project required students to submit a concept presentation, CAD render, 3D printed prototype, full supporting documentation (including mood boards, material samples, in-depth technical research), and a technical specification sheet. Nick Hobbis, Managing Director at Vaughtons, visited BAJ Camden Town on Friday, 4th April, to judge the designs and pick the award winners. “I was honoured to be invited to judge the design

Craft Focus - Hever Castle and Gardens

Craft in Focus at Hever Castle and Gardens 8 - 11 September 2022 Edenbridge A visit to Hever Castle and Gardens makes a perfect day out. The craft fair is held in marquees within the award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds at Hever Castle. Highlights include the Italian Garden, the topiary chess set, the Tudor Garden and the 38 acre lake. The moated Castle dates back to the 13 century and was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Children can enjoy the playground, while visitors of all ages enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the Water

Elements - Festival of Jewellery 2022

Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold Edinburgh 28 - 30 October 2022 Elements returns for 2022, bringing together forty-six of the UK’s finest Jewellers and Silversmiths for a selling fair, exhibition and series of events at the stunning showroom of Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh. From silver vases glittering with flecks of gold, to colourful, three-dimensional sculptural jewellery, Elements celebrates the vast range of expert craftsmanship and innovative design of makers from across the UK. For the first time, award-winning work from the prestigious Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, will be showcased in Scotland at Elements. The

EXCHANGE: A Dialogue in Jewellery

EXCHANGE: A Dialogue in Jewellery Opening Night & Award Ceremony – 21st May at 6 PM Window on Heritage, Reid Building, The Glasgow School of Art Exhibition Open: 22 May – 7 June 2025 An international showcase of student collaboration, Exchange: A Dialogue in Jewellery highlights the power of creative conversation and cross-cultural interpretation through contemporary jewellery. Exchange is a collaborative project between students from the Silversmithing and Jewellery department at The Glasgow School of Art and Liceo Artistico Pietro Selvatico in Italy. The project explores the creative exchange between students, pairing them to share personal influences and reinterpret them

Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery at Dovecot Studios Edinburgh

Dovecot Studios Edinburgh host Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery 22 August - 12 September 2020 Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh is hosting two new exhibitions this August featuring the very best of contemporary jewellery and Scottish textiles, alongside world-famous tapestries and the mid-century designs of Mary Quant, Terence Conran, Laura Ashley, and Eduardo Paolozzi. From Friday 7 August, Dovecot Studios will fully reopen the world-famous tapestry studio to visitors for the first time since lockdown. Visitors have the opportunity to see Dovecot weavers at work on both rugs and tapestries in the award-winning building. Opening Saturday 22 August, Dazzle will present

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

British Craft Trade Fair 2020 - Online

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2020 Online 14 - 15 June 2020 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is about to launch its first ever online exhibition featuring thousands of new product launches from hundreds of British designer makers keen to reach retailers as lockdown ends. Registered buyers will be able to log in between 10.00 – 17.00 on June 14 – 15 via the BCTF web portal and the BCTF award winners will be revealed at 17.00 on Sunday June 14. BCTF Online will incorporate live chat between buyers and exhibitors and an enhanced online catalogue featuring video

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

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

PRESS RELEASE: NAJ Awards 2025 Deadline Extended

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has extended the deadline for entries to the 2025 NAJ Awards, giving more time for individuals and businesses across the industry to showcase their achievements and be recognised on a national stage. Submissions are now open until Friday, 8th August , allowing members and the wider trade extra time to enter and help shine a light on the ideas, people, and enterprises that are driving the UK jewellery industry forward. Organised under three themed pillars – Great Ideas, Great People and Great Businesses – the 15 award categories recognise the full spectrum of talent,

Herbert Hofmann Prize 2020

The International Craft Fair in Munich, planned from March 11th to 15th, was unfortunately cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, for the 47th time the coveted Herbert Hofmann Prize of the SCHMUCK special show was awarded to three goldsmiths and jewellery designers writes Ilaria Ruggiero. The jury, consisting of Prof. Otto Künzli from Munich, Prof. Jantje Fleischhut from Düsseldorf, Dr. Gert Bruckner from the Danner Foundation Munich and Dr. Sabine Runde from Frankfurt, met virtually on Friday, March 13, 2020 to select the three award winners: Melanie Isverding and Katrin Feulner from Germany and Carla Nuis from the

Continuous Improvement Assistant, Cooksongold - Birmingham, West Midlands

Continuous Improvement Assistant Cooksongold Birmingham, West Midlands About us We are Cooksongold, and we’ve been proudly supporting jewellers since 1918, with everything from precious metals to jewellery tools. We are part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals. Based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, with a store in London’s Hatton Garden, we are a friendly, well-established and expanding business of 270 dedicated employees. We are highly rated by our customers – we were awarded a Feefo Trusted Platinum Service Award in 2024 and 2025, and we recently won Jewellery Supplier of

Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 20 - 22 May 2025 Clerkenwell, London Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a truly unique way of showcasing world leading leading interiors brands and emerging design talent. Featuring 600+ showroom events, 15+ curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s

Bristol’s Silver & Steel Studios Finalist For New Green Growth Awards

Local Jewellery Studio, Silver & Steel has made it to the final of awards after impressing judges for their approach to driving growth through sustainability. Silver & Steel in Bristol has been selected as a finalist for the first-ever ‘Green Growth Awards’, a new national competition recognising small businesses leading the way in embracing sustainability to innovate and drive business growth. Launched by Small Business Britain, in partnership with BT, the inaugural Green Growth Awards will award two sustainability grants of £5000 to two small businesses that have successfully boosted their bottom line by implementing sustainable initiatives. The grants will

Enamelling Workshops - Enamel with Decals

Enamelling Workshops FORGE, Hatton Garden 16 March, 20 April, 6th July Immerse yourself in the vibrant colourful world of enamelling with FORGE’s upcoming workshops! Did you miss out on our last enamelling taster session a few weeks ago? Not to worry! Here’s your chance to join in and master this ancient craft with the talented and multi award winning Linda Connelly with our upcoming enamelling workshops. "Great venue, great tutor, great course, great fun!" - Andrew Beney, February 2024 workshop participant. Cloisonné In this class you will learn how to use vitreous enamelling techniques and cloisonné wires to create a

London Craft Week 2026

London Craft Week 2026 11 - 17 May 2026 London Craft Week celebrates outstanding British and international creativity. This year the festival brings together over 250 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world. Authenticity is at the heart of London Craft Week and the programme aims to attract a broad audience united in their appreciation of imagination, individuality, passion and skill. A curated programme of events across London allows visitors to create their own itinerary, meet the makers and gain access to exclusive exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. London Craft Week reflects a global trend, with

Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2025

Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 19 - 22 June 2025 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Asia’s leading mid-year jewellery event is refreshing its brand – Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong will be held from 19 - 22 June 2025 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 square

The Society of Jewellery Historians (SJH) Symposium: BEADS 2025

The Society of Jewellery Historians Symposium: BEADS 2025 Saturday 28 June 2025 Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BE This one day multidisciplinary symposium brings together an international group of scholars who will explore the role and significance of beads in global adornment from antiquity to the present day. We are delighted that the renowned artist-jeweller, Caroline Broadhead will give the keynote speech. Her talk will consider how she uses beads in her practice, pushing the boundaries of tradition to explore contemporary narratives. £70* early bird for members (£80 after the 28th of April) £85* early bird for

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.

Carmarthen School of Art Virtual Graduate Show 2020

Carmarthen School of Art Graduate Show Friday 26 June 2020 - all summer Carmarthen School of Art @ Coleg Sir Gar create the UK’s largest bespoke and hand built Virtual Reality (VR) gallery to showcase student art and design work Despite the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic, staff at Carmarthen School of Art in Wales have created a virtual showcase to celebrate the achievements, creativity and innovation of final year students from all of their Art & Design courses. Students have had a real challenge on their hands to adapt to what has been an unexpected end to their courses

Pure London x JATC 2024

Pure London x JATC 11 - 13 February 2024 Kensington Olympia We bring together the brightest minds in the industry twice a year to showcase the best must-have collections, discover the latest trends, get exclusive business insight, and make all-important international connections. Pure London x JATC provides a global platform for brands and designers to meet with buyers that matter the most to their business and connect. Join the next edition as we arrive back at the iconic Kensington Olympia in London, 11-13 February 2024. www.purelondon.com

PRESS RELEASE: PGI Initiatives at Jewellery and Gem WORLD Hong Kong Spotlight Platinum as Priority Metal for Brighter Future

Platinum Guild International (PGI) pinpoints a shining new era of platinum jewellery opportunities at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025, particularly in light of the soaring price of gold. A trio of initiatives staged at Hong Kong’s influential annual jewellery trade show, headlined by a panel discussion uniting platinum jewellery experts from three continents, will advocate platinum’s strong incremental business potential. Held from 17-21 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre and attracting the industry’s global decision-makers, the fair will also be enriched by a precious metal exhibition spotlighting platinum and PGI’s inviting Platinum Pavilion .

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

PRESS RELEASE: Renisis Debuts at Jensen Stern with Sculptural Fine Jewelry

The partnership is an alliance rooted in transformation, artistic craft, and personal alchemy Renisis , a sculptural fine jewelry brand born from global journeys, theatrical imagination, and emotional depth, is now available at Jensen Stern , a boutique gallery nestled in the heart of Ketchum, Idaho. This partnership marks the first public presentation of Renisis' inaugural collections, the Evidence of the Future Collection and the Curl Collection —two bold, sensorially charged explorations of wearable art as protection and intention. Jessica Herner, Owner & Partner at Jensen Stern, says, “We at Jensen Stern are thrilled to announce the arrival of Renisis

PRESS RELEASE: Bee Goddess’ New Queen Bee Arinna Collection for Autumn Awakens a New Era of Power, Style, and Spirit

Bee Goddess is the world’s first talismanic fine jewellery brand, a visionary fusion of style, sacred symbolism, and spiritual empowerment. A marriage of the ancient and the avant-garde, Bee Goddess is a brand for women who dare to lead with heart, spirit, and self-expression. It is worn not just as jewellery, but as a personal code — a vibration, a story, a light and the designs have been loved by global icons including Madonna, Rihanna, Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett. Through a philosophy rooted in goddess archetypes, sacred geometry, and esoteric wisdom, Bee Goddess is activating a new kind of

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

Dimexon Transitions To Solar Power At Coimbatore Factory

Diamond manufacturer Dimexon has transitioned to solar power at its manufacturing site in Coimbatore, southern India, reducing its reliance on the national grid by 75%. This will equate to an annual saving of ~1,400 tCO2e, which is equivalent of taking 333 cars off the road for a year. The solar power project is part of Dimexon’s wider ESG commitments, which include its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030. The Coimbatore site is responsible for 85% of the global company’s total carbon emissions. To further reduce its emissions at Coimbatore, Dimexon swapped out diesel vehicles for electric vehicles in 2023.

Fringe with Benefits

As the sun slowly begins to grace us with glorious but brief glimpses of pimms-soaked summer days, the month of hay fever and allergies strike in full force. We've been bitten by the bug that's been making its rounds round the fashion houses and we're in dangerous territory of causing a major fringe movement on a global scale. Welcome to the new S/S 2018 trend of flamboyant fringing! Throwing it back to the glory days of flapper finesse, modern-day fine jewellery has transformed itself from low-key minimalism to XL swinging tassels of personality and style. With collections bursting with an

London Design Festival

London Design Festival 13 - 21 September 2025 London Wide London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world. The 23rd edition will take place on 13–21 September 2025. London Design Festival celebrates and promotes the city as a design capital on the global stage. London Design Festival was launched by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE in 2003. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver

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

NEWS BRIEFING 16 January 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. ‘Jewellery maker Pandora hit by weak US holiday shopping’ Reuters, 9 Jan 2026 Pandora reported weaker-than-expected 2025 sales growth after subdued US holiday spending and continued pressure from high silver prices. www.reuters.com ‘Gold Jewellery Demand Plummets 40% Amid Record Prices’ WhalesBook News, Jan 2026 Gold jewellery demand in India fell sharply in late 2025 as record prices discouraged consumers and redirected spending toward bullion. www.whalesbook.com ‘Silver jewellery demand dips in 2025’ JewelleryNet, Nov 2025 Silver jewellery production

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

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

NEWS BRIEFING 13 February 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 'Gold holds above $5,000 as prices stabilise after volatile January' Fortune staff, 12 February 2026, Fortune: Gold was trading at $5,066 per ounce, consolidating above $5,000 after January’s spike to $5,586 and subsequent crash; the metal is up more than $2,100 year on year. fortune.com 💰 'United States–India Joint Statement' White House, 7 February 2026, The White House: The US and India announced a trade framework that will eliminate tariffs on cut-but-not-set natural diamonds and gemstones and lower

London Craft Week 2023

London Craft Week 2020 8 - 14 May 2023 London Craft Week celebrates outstanding British and international creativity. Building on the success of last year’s first International Pavilions, London Craft Week 2023 presents its broadest international programme yet with four Pavilions and a whole host of global events taking place across the city. Through a rich programme of exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and open studios, LCW 2023 delves deep into heritage crafts, classic designs and contemporary art from nations as diverse as Afghanistan, Hungary, Denmark and Korea. www.londoncraftweek.com Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com www.londoncraftweek.com

NEWS BRIEFING 6 February 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Gold breaches $5,000 before volatile correction shakes markets’ Reuters Staff, Feb 3, 2026, Reuters: After hitting an all-time high near $5,586 on 29 January, gold crashed nearly $900 on Friday before rebounding 5% to $4,913 on Monday; it settled around $4,845 on Thursday amid continued uncertainty over Fed policy and US tariffs. www.reuters.com 💰 ‘Silver suffers worst single-day crash since 1980, plunging 28%’ CNBC Staff, Feb 2, 2026, CNBC: The sell-off was triggered by optimism around US interest rate cuts