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Production Assistant, Mitchel & Co - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Production Assistant ⭐ Mitchel & Co 📍 Birmingham Jewellery Quarter 🕒 Full-time / 35 hours per week 💷 Competitive Join Our Team Based in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dependable office assistant to join our busy, hands-on Production team. This is a varied role supporting our customers, production team and wider business. The ideal candidate will be a confident people person and all-round team player, with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Key Responsibilities Manage customer communication

Jewellery Production Assistant, Queensmith - London

Jewellery Production Assistant Queensmith Hatton Garden, London About This Opportunity Why Queensmith? At Queensmith, we understand that our greatest asset is our exceptional team. The Production Assistant is an integral member of the team, assisting in the production of every item designed and manufactured in-house. A vital conduit between sales and workshop staff, ensuring that each order is accurately assigned with sufficient brief and accurate manufacturing notes to ensure that orders are completed on time and meet our exacting high standards. Your contributions are integral to our journey. Responsibilities Following our Quality Control procedures on each order at every stage

Production Assistant, Tateossian - London SW6

Production Assistant / Stringer Tateossian London SW6 Main Purpose of Job Work within the Production Team to create luxury jewellery items by hand to exact specifications and safety measures, ensuring quality throughout. Assist stock and supply chain team with stock pulling and stocktakes, work along packing and distribution team on trade show preparations. KPIs Working collaboratively with colleagues 100% positive feedback from colleagues, in relation to teamworking, during performance review process Jewellery assembly Completes all production projects within set deadlines provided at onset of specific project. Customer Service Complete and return 100% of all repairs ( in house and suppliers

Workshop Assistant / CAD Designer, E.C. One - Clerkenwell, London

The Role Workshop Assistant / CAD Designer 3- 4 days a week E.C. One Clerkenwell, London E.C. One is the award winning jewellers based in Clerkenwell, London who are renowned for offering both designer and precious fine jewellery. Voted as ‘The Most Inspiring Jewellers in the UK’ as well as ‘Best for Fashion’ , and ‘Best Boutique Jewellers’ . We are currently looking for a Workshop Assistant/ CAD Designer to join our happy team. About the Workshop Assistant / CAD Designer Role EC One’s workshop creates bespoke work for our clients as well as producing in-house collections for our store. The busy

Workshop Assistant / CAD Designer, E.C. One - Clerkenwell, London

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

Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Retires

The Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, Dr Robert Organ, is to retire after 21 years of service. Robert began his career at the Goldsmiths’ Company in 2000 as Superintendent Assayer of the London Assay Office, before taking over as Deputy Warden (Managing Director-equivalent) in 2006. The Goldsmiths’ Company has been responsible for guaranteeing the purity of items made of precious metals since 1300, when the hallmarking statute was passed. Commenting on his retirement, Robert said, “It has been a privilege and honour to serve as Deputy Warden. I have taken great pride in adding to

Goldsmith / Jeweller / Studio Assistant, Ute Decker, artist jeweller- London

Goldsmith / Jeweller / Studio Assistant Ute Decker Cockpit Studios, Bloomsbury, London Location: Cockpit Studios Bloomsbury, London Part Time: Freelance, flexible schedule averaging 5 – 8 days per month (ranging from 5 days during quiet periods up to 8 days during peak exhibition seasons). Application deadline : We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and look forward to welcoming the right goldsmith to the team as soon as their schedule permits. About Ute Decker Artist jeweller Ute Decker is known for her one-off and limited-edition award-winning sculptural and architectural pieces; her works are exhibited internationally and found

Part Time Social Media & Marketing Assistant, E.C. One - Clerkenwell, London

The Role Part Time Social Media & Marketing Assistant, E.C One the Jewellers (4 Days a week) E.C. One is the award winning jewellers based in Clerkenwell, London who are renowned for offering both designer and precious fine jewellery. Voted as ‘The Most Inspiring Jewellers in the UK’ as well as ‘Best for Fashion’ , and ‘Best Boutique Jewellers’ . We are currently looking for a Part Time Social Media & Marketing Assistant to join our happy team. The Role The ideal candidate will work closely with our Website Manager to create engaging content for the company's social media presence. This

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: Roxanne Guest, 15th Assay Master, Birmingham Assay Office

The Birmingham Assay Office today announces that Doug Henry will be stepping down as Assay Master and Chief Executive Officer, with Roxanne Guest appointed as his successor, effective 1 April 2026. Doug Henry has led the Birmingham Assay Office through a period of significant change, providing strong leadership and strategic direction. During his tenure, the organisation has maintained its reputation for quality, integrity, and service within the jewellery and precious metals industry, while adapting to evolving market conditions. The Guardians and Wardens extend their sincere thanks to Doug for his commitment, leadership, and contribution to the organisation. Roxanne Guest, currently

PRESS RELEASE: Roxanne Guest, 15th Assay Master, Birmingham Assay Office

PRESS RELEASE: Birmingham Assay Office Launches Assay Hub

The Jewellery Quarter has always been more than a place to work. It was built on shared expertise and continues to thrive as an epicentre of industry knowledge. Within it, we’re introducing Assay Hub , a new membership space by Birmingham Assay Office, designed to offer jewellery professionals a community environment and access to specialised screening equipment. For many working in jewellery and precious metals, the technical kit required for verification isn’t readily available, or affordable. Working remotely lacks the energy of the Quarter. Access to peers and face-to-face consultation is limited. Assay Hub has been created to change that.

PRESS RELEASE: Birmingham Assay Office Transforms The Future Of Valuations

Introducing: Valued & Vaulted. Seamless Experience. One Digital Vault. Total Peace of Mind. Birmingham Assay Office is entering the next era of Jewellery and Luxury Valuations. Inpartnership with Vaultik, a cutting-edge digital platform, and Renoon, enablingtraceability and transparency, they are launching fully digital, blockchain-backedvaluation certificates designed for speed, security, and simplicity. Now, customers can receive valuations straight to their digital vault. No paper. Nowaiting. Just fast, secure access to certified valuations, whenever and wherever they need them. And it’s not just jewellery. Their expertise now extends to luxury fashion and designeritems like handbags and trainers. Every item is authenticated and

Edinburgh Assay Office’s CEO and Assay Master assumes international Chairman role

Scott Walter, who is the chief executive and master of the Edinburgh Assay Office will take up the role of chairman of the Convention on the Control & Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM) at the end of November. Mr Walter held previous roles within the Convention sitting on the Standing Technical committee and the Vision and Strategy Working group. Mr Walter has recently completed a five-year term as chairman of the International Association of Assay Offices, which culminated in its merger with the CCMAPM. The Edinburgh Assay Office has been testing and hallmarking precious metals since 1457 and is the trading arm of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths

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 –

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,

Assay Offices

By law all items sold as gold, silver, platinum or palladium in the UK must be hallmarked to confirm that they meet the legal standard of alloy proportionality for the precious metal they are being sold as. This can only be carried out by one of the four UK Assay Offices, or an Assay Office belonging to the International Convention. Here are where to find the four UK offices... Assay Office London Goldsmiths' Hall Gutter Lane London EC2V 8AQ www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk Birmingham Assay Office 1 Moreton Street Birmingham B1 3AX theassayoffice.co.uk

January Hallmarking figures - Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh

Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh Assay Office figures, for January 2022 vs January 2021. Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

Summer School Classes for Intermediate Makers: Alloys with Yeena Yoon : 12-14 August

Summer School Classes for Intermediate Makers Press Forming with Angela Cork : 5-7 August Alloys with Yeena Yoon : 12-14 August Anticlastic Raising & Forming with Rauni Higson : 19-21 August Enamelling with Heather Larson : 26-28 August Extend your skills, grow your commercial offer, and spark your creativity in a supportive community of like-minded Makers. Limited to just six attendees, led by a Master Silversmith and with a full-time assistant, you will receive in-depth 121 and group tutoring customised to your needs. Commencing with expert demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, you will have full access to Bishospland’s workshops, tools &

Summer School Classes for Intermediate Makers: Alloys with Yeena Yoon : 12-14 August

Summer School Classes for Intermediate Makers: Anticlastic Raising & Forming with Rauni Higson

Summer School Classes for Intermediate Makers: Enamelling with Heather Larson

Sarah Salmon

Meet Benchpeg's Trends Editor. She makes up part of the team that bring the Benchpeg website, newsletter and social media feeds to our lovely readers, subscribers and followers Sarah Salmon Trends Editor Sarah has a natural flair for creativity and design, and is our trends and blog guru. She manages Benchpeg's weekly trends and fashion content . Her full time job is as a Digital Marketing Executive in the Educational Sector. Previously she worked as the Editorial and Digital Assistant at Gem-A , where she worked on Gem-A's Gems & Jewellery and The Journal of Gemmology publications as well as on

January 2024 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled t he latest UK Hallmarking figures for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for January 2024 vs January 2023 .. Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh: January 2024 Compiled by Birmingham Assay Office Author: Published:

REPORT: November Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from November 2024 in comparison with November 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

REPORT: January 2026 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from December 2024 in comparison with December 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

January Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from January 2024 in comparison with january 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

REPORT: May Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from May 2024 in comparison with May 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

REPORT: May 2026 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from May 2025 in comparison with May 2026. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

Latest UK Hallmarking Figures: May 2022

The figures for all four assay offices - Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh - for May 2022 vs May 2021 have been released. Birmingham Assay Office compiled the May 2022 UK Hallmarking figures. Author: Published:

REPORT: February 2026 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from February 2025 in comparison with December 2026. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

REPORT: December Hallmarking Figures

REPORT: June Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from June 2024 in comparison with June 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author: Published:

Q&A: Robert Organ

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

Summer Open Studios 2017

The Sorting Office Summer Open Studios 2017 The Sorting Office will be opening their doors to the public once again for their annual Summer Open Studios event. Open Studios is the perfect chance for visitors to browse the vibrant studio spaces and buy an exquisite array of wares, expertly hand-crafted by local designer-makers. The 17 resident designer-makers will be on hand to welcome visitors, talk about their crafts and show off their work, while a selection of local artists and makers will also be setting up shop in our Production House for the event’s ever-popular Maker's Fair. A number of

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

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

Q&A: Patrick Fuller

Patrick Fuller has been at the helm of the jewellery industry for some 30 years. A charismatic individual who has held every senior influential position in the British jewellery industry going. He is currently a Guardian of the Birmingham Assay Office, a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths Company and President of the National Association of Jewellers as well as a Freeman of the City of London. A former President of the National Association of Goldsmiths; President of Emagold Europe; Director of the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation; President of the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation; Member of the British Hallmarking Council

Trial of the Pyx 2017

Trial of the Pyx 2017 Since 1871, the annual Trial of the Pyx has taken place at the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London. The Trial of the Pyx dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the longest established judicial procedures in the country. The Trial is held annually at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall in accordance with the Coinage Act of 1971, and is presided over by the Queen’s Remembrancer of the Royal Courts of Justice, the oldest judicial office in the UK, dating back to the twelfth century. The 2017 Trial of the Pyx will

PRESS RELEASE: Winners announced of the Touchstone Award- for hallmarking enforcement and education

The British Hallmarking Council has awarded the Touchstone Award 2025 to London Trading Standards (LTS) for their role in Operation Stamping it Out, at the recent Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual conference in Blackpool. The Touchstone Award, launched by the British Hallmarking Council in 2012, sponsored by the National Association of Jewellers and supported by the CTSI, recognises the most effective initiative relating to hallmarking enforcement or education delivered by a local authority. Launched in 2023, Operation Stamping It Out, is a pioneering hallmarking education and enforcement project, established and funded by the London Assay Office and delivered in

PRESS RELEASE: Camden Market trader pleads guilty to £100,000 of illegal silver

On Friday 5 February 2026, Ms Li, the proprietor of Little Swan, Stables Market, Camden, pleaded guilty to four breaches of the Hallmarking Act, 1973, at Camden Magistrates court following the seizure of £106,050 worth of silver jewellery without hallmarks by Camden Trading Standards. This marks the third successful prosecution for Operation Stamping It Out – a pioneering hallmarking education and enforcement project – which is delivered by WRi Group in partnership with Trading Standards departments across London, the Southeast and Birmingham on behalf of the London Assay Office. Ms. Li’s prosecution followed a series of covert test purchases by

PRESS RELEASE: Assay Master takes on the London Marathon

Will Evans takes on the London Marathon in support of The Silversmiths & Jewellers Charity with Match Funding from the Goldsmiths’ Foundation The Silversmiths & Jewellers Charity is proud to announce that Will Evans, Director (Assay Master) of the London Assay Office, will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April in support of the charity. Having completed an extraordinary 20 weeks of training and covering more than 1,000 kilometres in preparation, Will is now ready to take on one of the world’s most iconic endurance events. His commitment reflects not only a personal challenge but a deep dedication

Full Time Jewellery Polisher, 77 Diamonds - Hanover Square, Mayfair, London

Full Time Jewellery Polisher 77 Diamonds Hanover Square, Mayfair, London About Us 77 Diamonds is a dynamic company already established as the leading European diamond ecommerce retailer specialising in diamond jewellery. The Role We are seeking a Full Time Jewellery Polisher to join our in-house workshop to join us at our Head Office in Hanover Square. The successful candidate will have extensive experience polishing, cleaning, and finishing fine jewellery to the highest standard, with exceptional attention to detail and pride in producing flawless work. Key Requirements Proven experience polishing and finishing fine jewellery. Essential experience working with both 18ct gold

PRESS RELEASE: Touchstone Award Training Day Celebrates Excellence in Hallmarking Enforcement

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) today welcomed Trading Standards officers from amongst eight London Boroughs for the annual Touchstone Award Training Day, kindly hosted by the London Assay Office at The Goldsmiths’ Company. With the rise of online marketplaces, fast-moving imports, and increasingly sophisticated illegal traders, effective hallmarking enforcement has never been more vital. The Award shines a light on teams whose work preserves confidence in precious-metal goods and ensures that consumers can trust the hallmark - one of the UK’s oldest and most enduring forms of consumer protection. A day of learning, recognition and collaboration During the day, attendees

PRESS RELEASE: London Trading Standards win 2025 Touchstone Award for “Stamping Out” hallmarking infractions

London Trading Standards – a collective of trading standards teams from the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Camden, Westminster, Hackney, Ealing, Waltham Forest, and Newham, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea – have been awarded the British Hallmarking Council’s (BHC) Touchstone Award 2025, for their role in Operation Stamping It Out . A pioneering hallmarking education and enforcement project, which is delivered by WRi Group on behalf of the London Assay Office. Launched in 2023, Operation Stamping It Out aims to ensure retailers of silver, gold, platinum and palladium jewellery and artworks, in London and the Southeast are

Sales Person, IDJC- Diamonds For Today - London

Sales Person Diamonds For Today / IDJC / B ass Premier Hatton Garden, London Join the Team at IDJC- Diamonds For Today We are looking for a confident, motivated, and customer-focused Salesperson to join our growing team. If you have a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to customer service, we would love to hear from you. The Role Includes Handling customer enquiries and sales Delivering outstanding customer service Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting day-to-day business operations Being involved in the development and growth of our new European office Requirements Previous sales experience is

Advertise with Benchpeg

Benchpeg is probably the widest read UK jewellery trade website and newsletter. Established over 18 years ago, Benchpeg is written by jewellers, for jewellers; bringing together industry jobs, opportunities, news and classifieds in one place. We have a number of services to trade and industry we offer, gained from 25 years + in the sector. Request our advertising Rate Card here Recruitment, Talent Aquisition & CV Writing Services With an unrivalled industry network, spanning all areas of industry from Head Office, Design and Studio based personnel, retail sales staff to skilled crafts people at the bench in the workshop –

London Diamond Bourse Announces Changes in Leadership: Joint Presidency and Historic Appointment of First Female Vice President

The London Diamond Bourse is pleased to announce significant changes within its Council of Management, aimed at ensuring the continued growth and success of the organisation. After careful consideration and unanimous approval from the committee, the following decisions were made: Joint Presidency: During last year’s annual general meeting, Mr. Alan Cohen, the current President, announced that this year would mark his final term in office. As President, Alan holds key positions within the World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ Executive Council and the World Diamond Council, among others. To allow Alan to focus on these critical responsibilities, and with unanimous support

PRESS RELEASE: Antique Jewellers Launches Free Online Hallmark Finder for British Jewellery

Antique Jewellers Ltd , a UK-based antique ring specialist, has launched a free online Hallmark Finder to help collectors, dealers, valuers, and jewellery-trade professionals quickly identify British hallmarks. The tool provides an instant way to decode the tiny symbols stamped on antique and vintage jewellery, helping users determine a piece’s gold or platinum purity, assay office location, and hallmark date — all in seconds. Hallmarks are the official stamps that certify precious-metal items and are essential for authenticating and valuing jewellery. Britain’s hallmarking system, one of the most stringent in the world, dates back to 1300. Yet correctly identifying these

Dazzle @ Oxo 2017

From contemporary classics to brilliantly bonkers - the contemporary jewellery selling exhibition that delights in diversity returns to gallery@oxo and introduces an exceptional crop of handpicked new 2017 graduates, amongst a roll call of designer big guns. “The oldest and largest exhibition of contemporary jewellery in Europe, and as one of the key aims is to discover and promote new talent, you can be sure of discovering fresh approaches to the medium among the thousands of pieces on display.” - Time Out Miniature nuns set in resin, silver dogs with wagging ears, designs inspired by office stationery, by the Australian outback,

Elsa Peretti (1940 – 2021)

Tiffany's star jewelry designer and philanthropist Elsa Peretti dies in Spain It is with great sadness that Elsa Peretti’s death yesterday from natural causes was announced by her family office in Zurich and by the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation. The designer, who was famous for her creations for high-end US jewelers Tiffany, passed away in a village close to Barcelona, Spain, at the age of 80. Her legacy comprises a body of exceptional design work as well as a foundation dedicated to humanitarian, environmental and conservation causes. A true citizen of the world, her absence will be strongly felt

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

Q&A: Adam Jacobs

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

Appointment: Anchorcert Appoints Steve Hamon as New Sales Director

AnchorCert Group, including Assay Office Birmingham, is pleased to confirm that it has appointed new Sales Director, Steve Hamon. Steve has more than 17 years’ experience as a senior sales and business development professional, including more than 4 years’ leading the UK and Eire Product Division for global testing laboratory Intertek and more than 5 years’ managing the BSI (British Standards Institution) Engineering, Testing and Kitemark divisions. Steve was officially appointed in December 2017 and has been working closely with the senior management and executive team to understand the complexities of the jewellery industry, as well as familiarise himself with

Appointment: Scott Williams Appointed NAJ’s New Head of Membership

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has appointed Scott Williams, previously the association’s Membership Services Officer, to fulfil the Head of Membership position. Scott will lead the Membership team based in the Birmingham office and travel across the UK to raise awareness of the association and its services. NAJ Chairman, Simon Johnson commented: “Since joining the association Scott has streamlined the administration process in the Membership department, his due diligence and sparkling personality have gone down well with members. Having excelled in his previous role, we are thrilled to offer Scott the opportunity to lead the Membership team and meet

Jewellery Jobs, Retail Jobs, Design Jobs, Sales Jobs, Marketing Jobs & Internships

Jewellery Jobs, Careers and Recruitment Benchpeg offers the best range of jewellery jobs in the jewellery industry for your career. Find and apply for the latest jewellery jobs and careers on benchpeg.com Benchpeg’s jewellery recruitment listings cover all areas of jobs in the jewellery trade and jewellery making jobs to make it the No. 1 resource for jewellery jobs in the UK. About benchpeg.com/jobs The jewellery jobs listed on benchpeg.com/jobs provide opportunities for career moves in all types of jobs in the jewellery industry. From creative and jewelery design roles, to craft and jewellery manufacturing jobs, to head office, management

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

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,

Awards

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

The Little Black Book of Jewellery Terms

Ever felt like you’ve stumbled into a foreign land of unknown territory like Alice falling into wonderland whilst a constant whirlwind of name-drops and fancy words are thrown your way? Welcome to the Jewellery world! Welcome to the Benchpeg library of learning! Listen up and take note as there's a lot to be said for confidently slipping some technical babble into conversation to elevate your respect and cachet within the Jewellery world... Assay Hallmark: The hallmark and coding indicating the office which has assayed a piece of Jewellery. Baguette Cut: A gemstone which has been cut and set into a

3 Benches for Rent in Holborn (5 minute walk to Hatton Garden)

3 Benches for Rent in Holborn (5 minute walk to Hatton Garden) 1 Setters Bench with microscope, Gravermax G8 and micromotor 1 Jewellers/setters bench with microscope, Gravermax G8, micromotor & oxy-propane torch. 1 Jewellers bench with micromotor & oxy-propane torch. Monthly rental: £250 (includes the use of shared tools and equipment) Refundable Deposit: £100 Suited to experienced setters/mounters working in gold and platinum. The benches are available in a friendly, air conditioned, fully equipped jewellery studio with a laser welder, polishing set up, Durston rolling mill, and many other shared tools and equipment. Facilities Access during office hours, Monday