Desktop Laser Welder In perfect working order, 180 joule laser welder with camera. Bought new from Freeform Fabrication and freshly serviced by them as well with brand new flash bulb. Good for years to come with no maintenance. Reason we are selling is because we are upgrading. Was £12900 plus VAT new. Price - £6750. Contact Simon Finlayson on 07866629111 or jewelleryrepairworkshop@gmail.com if interested
One Hour Online 3Design Seminar CAD Jewellery Skills Tuesday 16th July 2024 @12.30pm Would you like to know more about jewellery CAD? Curious about 3Design? Come join our 1-hour online seminar This Tuesday 16th July at 12:30. We'll answer questions and demonstrate the flexibility of parametric CAD modelling in 3Design. Register for free at this link below: www.cadjewelleryskills.com
Laser Welding Workshop at FORGE Monday 11 March, 10am-1pm OR 2pm -5pm £85 Join us at FORGE for our Laser Welding workshop taught by expert diamond mounter Justin Wilson and supported by Freeform Fabrication. No previous experience required. Learn from the best with Justin Wilson, who brings 40 years of mounting experience and a decade of laser welding expertise to the table. You’re in capable hands! In this workshop, you’ll uncover invaluable tips and tricks for laser welding, from attaching earring posts to repairing diamond ring claws and welding shanks. It will open up a world of possibilities to you
Boldly versatile, uniquely captivating and an understated way to make any ensemble sizzle with heat; chocolate brown is the new black, darling. From warming champagne tones, whipped cocoa butter accents to earthy, rich hues of fertile soil, the striking world of ticking timepieces is heating up its embodiment of everyday elegance by indulging our sweet teeth with wristwatches coated in seductive shades of chocolatiers finest. Fashion is a conveyor-belt world of trends, forecasts and collections and the world of wrist wear is keeping watch. With changing political settings, changing attitudes and changing faces, it seems about time for a switch
Cooksongold, the UK’s leading jewellery making supplier, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Laser Cutting service on 27 August 2024. With its state-of-the-art laser cutting technology, Cooksongold now offers exceptional accuracy, allowing for high levels of detail and customisation in designs that would be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. This service provides the opportunity to get personalised names, words, design shapes and blanks cut in eight different precious metals, including gold, silver and platinum, ready for you to finish at home. Using Cooksongold’s online portal, you are able to create and customise your chosen designs through
Gemfields and Fabergé have unveiled what is believed to be the world’s first emerald, laser-inscribed with traceability information and a personalised message. The 4.11 carat, lively green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. The gem was then acquired and mounted by Fabergé as a custom-crafted item for the successful winner of a charity auction held by the charity mothers2mothers at Salma Hayek Pinault’s London home in November. As part of the prize, the winners will also travel to Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia to see for themselves the very source of their unique emerald, as
Jewellery Bench for Rent in Hatton Garden Black Bull Yard, 22 Hatton Wall, London EC1N Jeweller's bench with ample room and storage is available in a bright, friendly and spacious workshop in the heart of Hatton Garden. Ideal for designers or mounters. Includes use of: Rough bench, forming tools, mills, etc. Polishing area + ultrasonic Rofin/Coherent laser welder Kitchenette Consultation area (photo box, diamond scales) 24-hour access, video entry, secure ‘air lock’ from street Air-conditioning, internet, electricity Dedicated storage for tools, packaging, etc. Safe CCTV Oxygen + Propane Full time @ £450+VAT/pcm (£540 inc. VAT) Part time offers are being
Quality Outwork Service Handmade – CAD – Assembly – Clean Up – Pre-Polish Laser Welding Based In North London – Pick Up – Drop Off – Post Out Call Josh: 07876200606 greenstone.jewelry@gmail.com www.greenstone.jewelry
Benches To Rent - Hatton Garden, London Choice of 3 benches to rent. Included: Use of laser Use of admin desk Meeting table Possible work if wanted. £400 pcm plus vat Please contact David: david@davidmiracca.com
The UK-based laser technology specialist welcomes significant funding from three core investors to support the next phase of its growth and development. Leading gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has secured significant funding to kickstart the next phase of its development and support its continued growth in the international diamond and coloured stone industries. The investment will enable the wider roll-out of Opsydia’s secure laser inscription technology to international businesses, including numerous new client acquisitions in 2021/22. The funding will also enable Opsydia to expand its sales team and invest further in its Oxford-based production facilities. Elsewhere, the injection of funds will
FREE Technology Days Hosted by Coherent Rofin Hatton Garden, London Jewellery experts Coherent Rofin will again be co-hosting two forthcoming Technology Events at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Hatton Garden, London. Evening Seminar 6 June 2017 6.30pm - 8.30pm The Goldsmiths' Centre On 6 June 2017 at 6.30 pm there will be an evening seminar with industry experts offering an insight into developing laser and additive technologies. Talks will cover all the laser applications offered by Coherent Rofin, together with CAD software and 3D printing (both resin and metal powder bed technologies) and how future technologies will shape and benefit the jewellery industry. Technology Day
FREE Technology Days Hosted by Coherent Rofin Hatton Garden, London Jewellery experts Coherent Rofin will again be co-hosting two forthcoming Technology Events at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Hatton Garden, London. Evening Seminar 6 June 2017 6.30pm - 8.30pm The Goldsmiths' Centre On 6 June 2017 at 6.30 pm there will be an evening seminar with industry experts offering an insight into developing laser and additive technologies. Talks will cover all the laser applications offered by Coherent Rofin, together with CAD software and 3D printing (both resin and metal powder bed technologies) and how future technologies will shape and benefit the jewellery industry. Technology Day
At the third meeting of the UK Jewellery, Silverware & Allied Crafts Industry Roundtable with esteemed colleagues from all facets of the sector there was a full agenda for the 3.45 hour in-person meeting held in the Court Room at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Chaired by Adam Jacobs, Chair, National Association of Jewellers & facilitated by Ben Massey, CEO of the National Association of Jewellers with Annie Warburton, CEO of The Goldsmiths Company hosting, attendees included: Isabel Rhodes, Houlden Group; Janet Weller, Institute of Professional Goldsmiths; Sally Dodson, Hand Engraving Association; Patrick Turner, Company of Master Jewellers; Andrew Hinds, F Hinds; John
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,
Matrixgold Tips & Tricks Part 2 Join us on Tuesday 27 September at 10:00 for this 2 hour free webinar with MatrixGold CAD Tutor Jack Meyer. In the class we’ll discuss: NURBS problem solving strategy in MatrixGold The difference between Rhino History and MatrixGold Dynamic Commands, and how to get the most out of both Effectively managing and organising Dynamic Command trees The limitations of solid modelling We will be using the latest version of MatrixGold V3 and Rhino 7, Join us at 10am on Tuesday 27 September 2022 To enrol, visit the Eventbrite link at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/matrixgold-tips-tricks-lecture-part-2-tickets-421717106217
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
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
I recently went to hospital to take a test for lactose intolerance. A four-hour test, which consisted of blowing into plastic bags every 30 minutes, after drinking a liquid substance that was as sweet as it was nauseating writes Ilaria Ruggiero. The bags were unfortunately not exciting and fun like those of Christine Jalio who, with intelligence and irony, invites us to expel the daily frustrations of which we are victims, blowing into them, to lighten and in some way to exhale an inner saturation that is wearing us out. Provocative, pop, effective. Compared to the other arts, the peculiarity of About
T erry Hunt, Chair of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, remembers our friend and colleague Tam Savill. In 2010, in a lunch-hour at the School of Jewellery, I had a visit from Tam. This was the first time we’d met, and therefore my first experience of her “people-persuasion” skills. By the end of the lunch break I suddenly found myself, a lapsed founder-member of the Association, its new chair! And the rest, as the saying goes, is history. A rich and fulfilling time for the ACJ, with Tam achieving so many of her aspirational and bold projects – work that she
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
Colour in Jewellery Summer Workshop - Italy Colour has got me. I no longer need to chase after it. It has got me forever. I know it. That is the meaning of this happy hour. Colour and I are one. I am a painter. - Paul Klee What does it mean for us ? We will work with coloured pencils to express our personal idea of color. We can use pencils in different ways. The idea is to transform them into something else. The workshop is aimed at students, artisans, artists, designers, teachers and anyone intends to get involved with
Clocking into a trend of sleek functionality, effortless design, technological skill wound up in striking aesthetics; the smart watch has struck its anointed hour as the leading innovative wrist wear to deliver! Rising from the initial murmurs of scepticism, the smart watch has been ticking its way into the limelight and has strapped itself in as the laid-back king of smartphone accessories for 2016. Not to be cast aside as a geeky gimmick reserved only for big bang theory personalities, this aesthetically stunning accessory offers a plethora of desirable functions that provide new-found comfort and clear tailored results unique to
MASieraad Hasselt-Amsterdam is a private initiative by Gijs Bakker, Ruudt Peters, Ted Noten and Liesbeth den Besten. Its aim is to provide an alternative to higher jewellery education in the Netherlands and internationally. After an initial successful start at the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam, with the two-year Temporary Master Challenging Jewellery (2018-2020), MASieraad partnered with PXL-MAD in Hasselt. Since September 2021, MASieraad students have been working at the well-equipped brand-new campus in Hasselt, where they have access to many techniques, including 3d printing, laser cutting, textiles, glass, ceramics, film and printing techniques, as well as PXL-MAD's expertise in jewellery, techniques
Workshop Benches To Rent - London WC1N *Only 2 Benches Remaining* Modern 1st fl. Large space with lots of natural daylight. Air Conditioning Use of workshop tools incl. laser Good security, alarmed safes etc Discreet location Wi-Fi Shared kitchen & w/c Shower Bike park Based off Greys Inn Road 5 min walk to Hatton Garden £350 pcm One-month deposit in advance Potential work for suitable Mounter / Setter Contact mark.soley@dasoley.co.uk
FORGE 16x launch Events, Talks and Workshops 59 Leather Lane, LondonEC1N 7TJ 9 - 28 Febraury 2023 Join us for a fortnight of events to celebrate the long awaited launch of FORGE! There are an array of events to suit practicing artisans, general public or both! Places are limed so book to reserve your space online. About FORGE will be hosting a fortnight of events, talks & workshops. At our LEARN-TO workshops you can learn wax carving, laser welding, collet making, gem illustration & more! Our events & talks include Stone carving with Sanni Falkenberg, Brilliant Bingo with Kerry Gregory
I am a fully qualified Goldsmith of thirty two years looking for any outwork available. I currently undertake a number of shops work in the historic Brighton Lanes and many others around the UK, This has included anything from silver sizings to high end diamond pieces - including work for some celebrities and Vogue magazine. I have also twenty years laser welding experience and can offer this service with any work. I am based in Brighton and currently post and personally collect work from companies so I can fit into your requirements. My main services are ring sizing, chain repairs,
Cooksongold, the UK's leading supplier of jewellery-making supplies, has announced its participation in The Jewellery Show 2024, set to take place from 1-2 September at Olympia, London. The Jewellery Show is the ultimate destination for the jewellery community, bringing together the most prestigious names, emerging talent and expert suppliers under one roof. As the UK’s leading jewellery making supplier, Cooksongold will be showcasing its extensive range of products and services including Precious Metal Casting, Laser Cutting and Scrap services plus much more. Visitors to the Cooksongold stand at The Jewellery Show can look forward to interactive demonstrations with the latest
Robert Organ is the Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Assay Office in London. Robert, of Welsh heritage, hails from Gwent. He gained a degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD from Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge. He joined the Assay Office London as Superintendent Assayer in 2000, and has been responsible, over the seventeen years of his tenure, for the introduction of new technologies such as laser marking and XRF machines within the modern day assaying process, as well as the introduction of sub-assay offices. He also played an active part in the successful lobbying for the exclusion of
Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new designer-makers are staging an exhibition. Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition runs from 15-20 November 2016, and will showcase a unique blend of styles and media, including jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and breath taking ceramics. All thirteen are members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly development programme that gives selected emerging makers the tools and skills to create a sustainable and successful business. All were awarded places as the southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary
Iris Bodemer, Annelies Planteijdt and Karin Seufert Exhibition Galerie Marzee From 4th November 2024 Galerie Marzee Nijmegen, The Netherlands 12 January - 18 March 2020 New works by Iris Bodemer (D), Annelies Planteijdt (NL) and Karin Seufert (D). > Iris Bodemer - Entfaltungen (Unfoldings) , jewellery > Annelies Planteijdt - Beautiful City – Light Years , jewellery > Karin Seufert - Die Blaue Stunde (The Blue Hour) , jewellery Exhibition Run From 4 November 2024 Venue Galerie Marzee Lage Markt 3 6511 VK Nijmegen The Netherlands More Information www.marzee.nl mail@marzee.nl
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