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PRESS RELEASE: Royal Jewels To Be Offered At Noonans

An exquisite brooch that was given by Prince Albert (later George VI), one of eight brooches given to the bridesmaids who attended his marriage to The Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) in 1923, will be offered at Noonans Mayfair (16 Bolton Street) in an auction of of Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. It is estimated at £3,000-5,000 and is being sold by an overseas private collector [lot 262]. The rock crystal and diamond brooch, measuring 25mm, known as The York Rose Brooch, was made by Garrard & Co., circa 1923, and

Hush Hush! The Crown Jewels London Debunked

The world-famous coronation regalia known as the ‘Crown Jewels’ are a magnificent collection of ceremonial and sacred objects of immeasurable importance and wealth, symbolising British royal power. As part of the Royal Collection, the Crown Jewels hold a rich cultural and religious significance to the British Monarchy. Stored and displayed in The Jewel House at The Tower of London since 1661, the collection of royal regalia boasting 23,578 precious jewels is still regularly used by the Queen in National ceremonies today as well as drawing in visitors from across the globe. Held by the Queen of Sovereign, the Crown Jewels

Silver Speaks Symposium at the Royal College of Art

Silver Speaks Symposium at the Royal College of Art Silver Speaks at the Royal College of Art is a half-day public symposium celebrating silversmiths and their contribution to contemporary life at the Royal College of Art in Battersea. Silver Speaks is a programme of events created by Contemporary British Silversmiths to celebrate silver in contemporary life, in collaboration with the V&A and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and Arts Council England. This half-day symposium to be held in partnership with the Royal College of Art is designed to bring together silver practitioners, educators and enthusiasts to explore the role of

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,

Winter Jewels

Winter Jewels 2024 Free entry to the exhibition 27 November – 5 January 2025 We are pleased to welcome back the ACJ (Association for Contemporary Jewellery) Wessex group of local jewellers for their 12th annual Christmas selling exhibition at the Gardens. Come and meet the talented jewellers in person and see what new designs have been created in their individual studios throughout the year. Their popular prize draw will be returning too, with the opportunity to win £100 to spend on jewellery at the exhibition. 27 November – 5 January 2025, 10am – 4pm* Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Jermyns Lane

Bloomin’ Jewels

Bloomin’ Jewels The blossoming of the floral in contemporary jewellery Special exhibition and talks programme Bloomin’ Jewels’ , is a new selling exhibition at Contemporary Applied Arts in Bankside, which sows the seeds for a regrowth of the floral motif. This special exhibition spotlights cutting-edge, imaginative and technically accomplished modern work whilst celebrating the long and esteemed tradition of depicting flowers and foliage in jewellery. Over 20 respected contemporary jewellers have been invited to offer work using the botanical as a starting point for the creation of jewellery. The results will surprise and dazzle anyone interested in contemporary jewellery, decorative

The Royal College of Art presents Work-in-Progress (WiP) 2021

The Royal College of Art presents Work-in-Progress (WiP) 2021 29 January – 5 February 2021 Online wip.rca.ac.uk Like artists, creators, designers and curators across the globe our students have adapted, innovated and reimagined in recent months. An RCA degree questions established narratives – this has never been more relevant – and has been a prominent feature of our studio (whether at-home or on-campus) and online delivery. For the first time, the Royal College of Art's annual presentation of Work in Progress will this year take place online as a digital platform, accompanied by a programme of digital events. Wherever you

CAD / CAM Designer, G. Collins & Sons - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The role CAD/CAM Designer G. Collins & Sons Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent At G. Collins & Sons, we have a full-time opportunity to join our first-class team as an integral member of our workshop. With a history that spans back to 1985, we are a small, family-run jewellers tucked away in Tunbridge Wells, Kent with an ever-expanding team in search of a CAD/CAM Designer. The position will be based in Royal Tunbridge Wells in our innovative, traditional highly skilled workshop. The successful candidate must have strong design skills in Rhino or Matrix and have a good knowledge of jewellery fabrication,

Cora Sheibani: Jewels

Cora Sheibani: Jewels by William Grant Cora Sheibani – Jewels is published to mark the 20th anniversary of Cora Sheibani’s eponymous brand Cora Sheibani’s jewels are the product of a highly active imagination. Her creations are designed to surprise and delight – miniature cakes and jellies that look good enough to eat; rings and bracelets that glow in the dark; shimmering clouds with diamond raindrops; jewels that stare back at you, and plant pots billowing with vegetation. Her design handwriting is predicated on a bold sense of form and colour, allied with a playful, contradictory mindset. Her design philosophy is

Winter Jewels 2025

Winter Jewels 2025 26th November – 5th January 2025 Romsey, Hampshire Winter Jewels – discover the finest in contemporary jewellery design this winter. Returning for its annual showcase, the Winter Jewels Exhibition by ACJ Wessex transforms the stunning Sir Harold Hillier Gardens into a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity. Featuring over 25 independent designer-makers from Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, this curated selling exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore and purchase handmade jewellery from some of the region’s most talented artisans. Each jeweller is represented in their own cabinet, presenting a diverse range of styles, materials, and techniques - from

Royal Academy Schools Announce New Project: Fashion Art Commissions

The BFC Fashion Arts Foundation and the Royal Academy Schools are committed to encouraging and nurturing future talent. A new commissioning project will bring together fashion designers and visual artists to collaborate across art forms. The project is called Fashion Art Commissions and will pair graduates from the RA Schools with Newgen and Newgen Men designers. The commission will produce artworks that will form part of an auction at Christie’s. The pieces will be on display from the 31st October – 11th November at Christie’s King Street gallery and will then be part of an online auction from 22nd November

100 Jewels by 100 Women

100 Jewels by 100 Women 2 nd - 27 th June 2021 Double Door Studios’, 7 Ward Road, Dundee, DD1 1LP This June, the residents of Dundee City Centre’s Double Door Studios will hold an exhibition named ‘100 Jewels by 100 Women’, celebrating the achievements of craftswomen in our society. The exhibition will feature one item of jewellery from each of the one hundred invited artists; women who have lived, studied and/or worked in Dundee during their careers. Among the broad list of participants can be found many of Duncan of Jordanstone's tutors and alumni from over three decades. From

A History of Coronation Dress and Jewels

Talk: Ceremony And Splendour A History Of Coronation Dress And Jewels Clothworrkes’ Hall, London Monday, 6th March 2023 The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) will host a talk on coronations in the elegant surroundings of Clothworrkes’ Hall on Monday 6th March, with Caroline de Guitaut, Deputy Surveyor of The King’s Works of Art 100% of the proceeds will go towards TCDT's fully funded workshops, taught by craft specialists, for 14-19-year-olds who wish to develop their hand skills. Focussing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the lecture will explore the origins, design and evolution of Coronation dress and jewels – from richly embroidered fashionable

Haunting Jewels of Winter

The mischievous weekends of chills, shrills, thrills and kills is nearly upon us and what better way to make a heart-stopping entrance than in a killer display of demure-soldering jewels? Those with their prowling fingers hot on the fashion pulse will have already seen the winter collections unfurling designs dripping in dramatic sensualism, extravagant grandeur and bold bodacious looks to kill. Keeping this mysterious trend on the side of sultry romanticism rather than gothic doom and gloom, look for single statement pieces encrusted with eye-catching rich jewels, flirty accents of charm, extravagant baroque accents and multi-layered chains of mixed metals

Jewellery and Metal MA Students Showcasing Work At Upcoming Royal College of Art Graduate Exhibition

Every year, the Royal College of Art organises a series of public exhibitions towards the end of its academic programme, allowing postgraduate students to showcase their work. This serves as an opportunity for students to present the projects they have been working on during their time at the college. Aeri Go, student, in the Jewellery & Metal studio at the Royal College of Art As led by Head of Programme Dr Jonathan Boyd, students within the Jewellery & Metal MA (JaM) programme are encouraged to develop their creativity through critical and interdisciplinary making. These works will be featured as part

Jewels and Jewellery

Autumn Jewels 2025

Autumn Jewels 15 th – 26 th October 2025 Walford Mill, Wimborne Join ACJ Wessex at Walford Mill, Wimborne for Autumn Jewels, an inspiring exhibition of contemporary jewellery. From 15th–26th October 2025, discover unique, handcrafted pieces by talented makers from across the region. Expect bold designs, sustainable materials, and exquisite craftsmanship – perfect for collectors, gift seekers, and jewellery lovers alike. www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk 16 of our members will be exhibiting in the gallery. Nic Monks | Website: www.nicmonks.co.uk Vanessa Sharp | Website: www.vanessasharpsilver.co.uk Gillian Hackett | Website: www.gillianhackettjewellery.co.uk Sarra Parmee | Website: www.silvercubs.com Sylvia Tomkinson | Website: www.sylviatomkinson.co.uk Jo Richards |

Winter Jewels 2017

Winter Jewels – Jewellery Exhibition 'Winter Jewels’ Jewellery Exhibition is once again set to sparkle at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Members of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex will be welcomed back to the Visitor Pavilion for their popular annual selling exhibition, which is now in it’s 6 year. The exhibition features the best contemporary jewellery in Wessex by more than 25 studio jewellers from the region, with the makers manning the exhibition themselves. The 25+ cabinets showcase a variety of skill, styles and techniques from the talented local artisans. Please see the ACJ Wessex website www.acjwessex.co.uk to see who will

Making Is Thinking: Jonathan Boyd’s ethos for the Jewellery & Metal MA at the Royal College of Art

We don’t always make choices that we can articulate through words, so the things we choose to keep close to us offer a murkier, poetic analysis. Through jewellery making and metalwork, Royal College of Art Head of Programme Dr. Jonathan Boyd considers jewellery as a means to explore our immaterial relationship with material objects. As a result, the act of making becomes the process through which we pull things apart and ask ourselves, “Why are we attracted to things and how are things attracted to us?” Elaheh Naghi Ganji (2023) Boyd is originally from Aberdeen and has spent the majority

Phillips Presents ‘Jewels Now’ a Lauren Adriana solo exhibition

International auction house Phillips will be hosting ‘ Lauren Adriana, Jewels Now ’, a landmark exhibition tagged as ' A Radical Reimagining of the Future of Jewels ' featuring Lauren Adriana's work, taking place in New York and London. Lauren Adriana creates unique, bold, abstract jewels in a dazzling array of gemstones. Her commitment to abstraction over naturalism sets her jewels apart from others and creates the graphic and sculptural quality that is becoming Lauren Adriana's signature. This immersive, selling exhibition of 50 jewels is the culmination of two years' planning and spans five years of work. It comprises new jewels

Phillips Presents ‘Jewels Now’ a Lauren Adriana solo exhibition

Fine Jewellery Mounter, Neve Jewels - Birmingham

Fine Jewellery Mounter Neve Jewels Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Salary: Up to £35k per year The Company The Neve Jewels Group comprises three leading diamond jewellery brands with a strong presence both internationally and in the UK. With exceptional growth over the last few years, we are on a mission to reshape and disrupt the diamond jewellery industry by being Europe’s only digital first jewellery group. We are one of the very few jewellers in the country that has its own hand made workshop based in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. This allows us to provide our clients with an unrivalled range of unique

RiVa Jewels and the anatomical jewel

A new conception of the decorative spaces of the body is the stylistic fashion of Riva Gioielli that with freshness and simplicity create linear and geometric collections, able to surprise the eye writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Without constructions or conceptualizations, the designer Allegra Pazienti focuses on comfort, functionality and innovative elegance. She tries to surprise with grace, and she succeeds. Sobriety and modernity are the terms that Allegra uses to describe her production. Sober but never banal, the design that characterizes her creations is inspired by the anatomy of the body, chasing and reproducing it. Stars, spikes, triangle, circles, some flowers and

Mapping a Legacy of Indian Jewels

“Mapping a Legacy of Indian Jewels” Uncovers India’s Historic Gem Trade 11 - 12 October 2019 Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai Led by Saffron Art, the biennial jewellery conference, ‘Mapping a Legacy of Indian Jewels’ will be making a comeback with a second edition in early autumn on the 11thto the 12thof October at Mumbai’s Four Seasons Hotel. The two-day conference will feature a line-up of prestigious speakers such as contemporary jewellery designer Viren Bhagat, art historian and author Hugo Crespo, chief advisor to the Maharaja of Kapurthala, Cynthia Meera Frederick, and international jewellery specialists Joanna Hardy and Lisa Hubbard. Saffronart’s Mapping

The Jewels of the Romanovs: Family & Court

Suzanne Syz: Art Jewels

Date Night Jewels

When it comes to date night impressions it seems that our mothers were onto something all along; less is most certainly more. Taking the bold and brash road of ego-driven bravado and attention-grabbing pomposity is a dating game faux-pas. Distracting, flashy and pretentious demeanour is a red flag marker for one thirsty flirt pursuit and all you'll be left with is a one way ticket to killing a good vibe. Subtle sophistication is the golden key to making a night of romance truly remarkable; not only in our words and actions but also for our embellished adornments. A memorable night

Drawing Jewels For Fashion

The Jewels of the Romanovs: Family & Court

Bloomin’ Jewels Talk: In Conversation with Corinne Julius

Bloomin’ Jewels Talk: Geoffrey Munn – The Floral in Jewellery

Bloomin’ Jewels The blossoming of the floral in contemporary jewellery Special exhibition and talks programme ‘Bloomin’ Jewels’ , is a new selling exhibition at Contemporary Applied Arts in Bankside, which sows the seeds for a regrowth of the floral motif. This special exhibition spotlights cutting-edge, imaginative and technically accomplished modern work whilst celebrating the long and esteemed tradition of depicting flowers and foliage in jewellery. Over 20 respected contemporary jewellers have been invited to offer work using the botanical as a starting point for the creation of jewellery. The results will surprise and dazzle anyone interested in contemporary jewellery, decorative

Bloomin’ Jewels Talk: Geoffrey Munn – The Floral in Jewellery

Winter Jewels, Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex

Winter Jewels 5 Exhibition is the fifth annual selling exhibtion presented by th Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex Group. As usual the exhibtion offers a prize draw, where the lucky winner will receive a voucher for £100 to spend on jewellery from any of the participating jewellers. There will be approximately 25 cabinets with a different jeweller's work in each one, providing a huge variety of work on display. The exhibition will run from Friday 25th November until Monday 2nd January 2017 and will be open from 10am until 4pm each day (apart from the last day when we finish at

Bloomin’ Jewels Talk: In conversation with Corinne Julius

Sculptural Jewels That Celebrate the Majesty of the Sea

For the woman who finds peace in the rhythm of the waves and inspiration in the shimmer of the tide, jewellery can be more than a beautiful gift—it can be a deeply personal tribute to her connection with the sea. The Birds, Bees, and Things from the Sea collection by Vivienne Charles offers a meaningful way to celebrate that bond. Designed by artist and jeweler Elisa Gilbert, the collection includes a love letter to the ocean, captured in sculptural, hand-crafted forms. Each piece evokes the romance of coastal discovery and the elegance of fine craftsmanship, resulting in wearable works of

Champagne Showers in Race Day Jewels

Galloping off to a day of sumptuous hospitality, world-class racing, fabulous fashion and sartorial elegance? Welcome to the season of popping corks, fine-dining, frivolous antics and the mixing and mingling of tradition and fun; Race Day tomfoolery is off to a flying start! Experience the spirit of summer out on the racecourses with a winning selection of jewellery wonders that'll have you turning heads come rain or shine. Accessorise your polished champagne flutes with a touch of regal refinement in graceful gemstones and delicate drapery dripping in colour, charm and unforgettable glamour. From classic milky pearls to modern bursts of

Jewels by Jar (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

London's Lost Jewels: The Cheapside Hoard

Jewels from Imperial St. Petersburg

GRAFF: The Most Fabulous Jewels in the World

500 Gemstone Jewels (500 Series)

Online Retail / Photography Assistant, Gems & Jewels UK - Birmingham

The role Online Retail / Photography Assistant Gems & Jewels UK Birmingham We are a small independent online retail gemstone and jewellery business providing quality products and services to trade clients and consumers. We are growing every year and in need of an office retail assistant who can help us grow by assisting in bringing products to market, fulfilling orders and general day to day administration of the business. This is a great opportunity for a flexible work environment in a well-furnished, modern office in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter and only a low amount of hours required

Bloomin’ Jewels Talk: Christine Lalumia, Executive Director of CAA

SO WHAT! Liquid jewels by Nadine Kuffner

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

Rebecca Rau Jewels at NYC Jewelry Week

Designer and fourth-generation art and antique dealer Rebecca Rau will officially debut her inaugural fine jewelry collection, THEN & NOW, during NYC Jewelry Week (NYCJW), accompanied by the introduction of newly added one-of-a-kind pieces that merge ancient cultural artifacts with contemporary gemstones, precious metals, and modern design. The collection will be unveiled at a launch reception at Jill Newhouse Gallery on Thursday evening, November 20, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Event Details Venue Jill Newhouse Gallery, 4 East 81st Street, New York, NY Collection Launch and Reception Thursday, November 20, 2025 — 5:00 to 9:00 PM Complimentary beverages and chef

Jewels of The Ocean: The Trend Making A Wave This Spring

An oceanic explosion of creative artistry has plunged onto the 2018 spring jewellery edit. Prepare yourselves for an expansive sea-bed of eye-catching, beautifully bright, mis-matched pieces, inspired by the vibrant life found underwater. Throwing it back to the 90s surfer vibes, long gone are the days of cornrows and white shell chokers ready to reveal the sophisticated and playful pieces jumping for air this spring. The fashion runways revealed models adorned in mismatched shell earrings, revamped conch-shell rings and gemstone encrusted charm bracelets in tropical palettes of dazzling colour. From door-knocking droppers and decked-out chokers to dainty delicates, embrace this

Fashion for Jewels: 100 Years of Styles and Icons

Kevin Coates: A Hidden Alchemy, Jewels and Table-Pieces

Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century

PRESS RELEASE: Christie’s Presents Magnificent Jewels: Featuring the Blue Belle, a 392.52 carat Sapphire and Diamond Necklace and The Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond

Christie’s proudly presents Magnificent Jewels, a live auction taking place on 17 June at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Christie’s proudly presents Magnificent Jewels, a live auction taking place on 17 June at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The sale will showcase an outstanding selection of captivating diamonds and spectacular-colored gemstones, alongside iconic creations from the world’s most prestigious jewelry houses, including Belperron, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, JAR, Van Cleef & Arpels, and many others. Leading the sale is The Blue Belle, a superb sapphire and diamond necklace (Estimate $8,000,000 – 12,000,000). At its heart is an extraordinary

PRESS RELEASE: Rebecca Rau Jewels Debuts the THEN & NOW Collection at NYC Jewelry Week with Newly Added Historic-to-Modern Masterpieces

A rare fusion of provenance, preservation, and contemporary design will be exhibited in New York this month, designed by Rebecca Rau Jewels. Designer and fourth-generation art and antique dealer Rebecca Rau will officially debut her inaugural fine jewelry collection, THEN & NOW, during NYC Jewelry Week (NYCJW), accompanied by the introduction of newly added one-of-a-kind pieces that merge ancient cultural artifacts with contemporary gemstones, precious metals, and modern design. The collection will be unveiled at a launch reception at Jill Newhouse Gallery on Thursday evening, November 20, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. “As a longtime fine art gallery owner, we

If These Jewels Could Talk: The Legends Behind Celebrity Gems by Beth Bernstein

The Impossible Collection of Jewelry: The 100 Most Important Jewels of the Twentieth Century by Vivienne Becker (2012-12-06)

Gem A Conference 2025

Gem-A Announces Expert Speaker Line-Up and New Venue Details for 2025 Gemmology Conference The Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls 1-2 November 2025 Tickets: web.cvent.com The Gem-A Conference 2025 will welcome 10 renowned international speakers to The Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s on November 1-2, 2025. The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is pleased to share further details about its upcoming Gem-A Conference 2025 , including an inspiring new Central London venue and an esteemed line-up of speakers who will share their expertise on the weekend of November 1-2, 2025. This year’s event will take place within the state-of-the-art

InnovationRCA Creative Brands Accelerator Pop-up

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

Milano Jewelery Tour 2023

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

News Briefing: 5 October 2025

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... The Best Jewellery Advent Calendars To Shop This Festive Season, Reviewed By Vogue Ellie Davis, 29 September 2025 for Vogue: The very best advent calendars are no longer found in supermarket confectionery aisles. The seasonal countdown that has become a staple part of the festive season in the UK since the mid-1950s has had a sparkling revolution in the last few years. www.vogue.co.uk Royal Mint to sell bridal jewellery made from e-waste Antonia Matthews, 29 September 2025 for BBC Wales: The Royal Mint has launched its first engagement

PRESS RELEASE: Gem-A Announces Expert Speaker Line-Up and New Venue Details for 2025 Gemmology Conference

RCA Show 2023 🎓

Royal College of Art Show 2023 13 July to 16 July 2023 Truman Brewery, London This summer, students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) will present RCA2023, a series of exhibitions and events across the College’s Battersea and Kensington campuses, at the Truman Brewery in East London, and online as a digital discovery platform. Encompassing over 2,400 postgraduate students across the RCA’s four schools – Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design – RCA2023 will feature an international cohort of emerging artists, designers, architects and creative practitioners. From 13 July to 16 July, students finishing our two year MA

RCA Show 2023 🎓

Royal College of Art Show 2023 30 June to 3 July 2023 Battersea Campus, London This summer, students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) will present RCA2023, a series of exhibitions and events across the College’s Battersea and Kensington campuses, at the Truman Brewery in East London, and online as a digital discovery platform. Encompassing over 2,400 postgraduate students across the RCA’s four schools – Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design – RCA2023 will feature an international cohort of emerging artists, designers, architects and creative practitioners. There are two opportunities to see the incredible work of RCA students

Dazzle London 2024

Dazzle London Royal Watercolour Society Gallery 3-5 Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7HA 30 October - 3 November 2024 Dazzle are delighted to announce that 'Dazzle London' will be back this October. They have found the perfect new venue in a great central London location - the Royal Watercolour Society Gallery. The new gallery space is situated in a prime central location on Whitcomb Street, just off Trafalgar Square, the RWS Gallery provides a modern and contemporary backdrop for their exhibition, located directly behind the national gallery and only 5 minute walk from Charing Cross, Leicester Square and Piccadilly stations. The curated exhibition

PRESS RELEASE: Craftsman with 50 years’ experience named Precious Metalworker of the Year

Somerset-based polisher Stephen M Goldsmith has won this year’s Precious Metalworker of the Year Award , supported by The Royal Mint, including a £2,000 prize and trophy awarded at a special presentation at Wentworth Woodhouse this week (Monday 17 November). Heritage Crafts was set up 15 years ago as a national charity to support and safeguard heritage craft skills, and has become well known for its Red List of Endangered Crafts , the first research of its kind to rank traditional crafts in the UK by the likelihood they will survive the next generation. The award, supported by The Royal

Peter Dormer Lecture 2024 - Helen Drutt - A Passionate Observer

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

Huili Jin's Escape Collection

Huili Jin is a fashion designer based at the Royal College of Art. They have just launched the collection ‘Escape’. Huili Jin, origionally from China is a Fashion Design student at the Royal College of Art, Exploring themes such as functionality and sustainability, these two key themes frequently appear in their work and are continually explored. For the Escape collection innovation of the structure of the clothing was explored, allowing a swif transition from work outfits to casual outfits. This was achived through creating features like detachable collars and ties. The transition functionality helps wearers mentally detach themselves from a work

News Edit: 1 December 2024

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... The Royal Mint is turning e-waste into gold jewelery: this new campaign tells the story EveryFriday is looking to help The Royal Mint reposition through its Forever Metal campaign, a circular economy story set in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. www.thedrum.com Wild thing: why the animal jewellery trend is inescapable right now Animals have long been cast in jewellery form, but in 2024, they’re the subject of new fascination. www.vogue.com.au Kering expands its generation award to jewellery with Kering Generation Award x Jewelry The conglomerate, in partnership with CIBJO–the World

The Winchester and Alton Hoards, Winchester Discovery Centre - Winchester

Births, Battles and Beheadings is a stunning new exhibition celebrating the county’s glorious royal past at the Gallery in Winchester’s Discovery Centre. The exquisite Winchester Hoard was discovered in a field near the city in 2000, and consists of two sets of elaborate, Iron Age gold jewellery, each set comprising a necklace torc, bracelet and two brooches linked with a chain. This is only the second time that the hoard has been on display in its home county, and only the fourth time nationally since its discovery. Births, Battles and Beheadings is part of Royal Blood: The fight for power

RCA Show 2019

Royal College of Art Show 2019 29 June – 7 July 2019 Hester Road, London SW11 3AN Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7AG Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU The Royal College of Art’s annual Show offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very best of emerging contemporary art and design practice. Over 800 postgraduate art & design students will showcase work of exceptional quality, imagination and skill across a broad spectrum of creative disciplines. The RCA Show presents the opportunity to meet the artists and designers of the future, as well as to see their creations that range from

Masterpiece 2019

Masterpiece 2019 Masterpiece London returns to the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27 June – 3 July, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. The Fair provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centrepiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Venue Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Dates 27 June – 3 July 2019 Tickets General Admission - £38.50 Full Access - £55 Preview - £115 Student - £18 Disabled Visitor

Cartier

Cartier V&A South Kensington The Sainsbury Gallery 12 April 2025 – 16 November 2025 The V&A are to open the first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches featuring pieces worn by Queen Elizabeth II and Rihanna Opening in April 2025, the V&A will stage the UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, exploring how the Maison became an unparalleled force in the jewellery and watch world. Image Credit: Brooch, Cartier London, 1933. Amethyst, sapphires, diamonds and platinum. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier Featuring more than 350

Objet d’Emotion at PAD Monaco

Objet d’Emotion at PAD Monaco 26th - 28th April 2019 Grimaldi Forum 10, Avenue Princess Grace MC 98000 Monaco Showcasing a selection of fine jewels from six of the best contemporary creators including Alice Cicolini, Fabio Salini, Lydia Courteille, Melanie Georgacopoulos, Nadia Morgenthaler and Philippe Guilhem. Cicolini will exhibit a selection of her artfully handpainted meenakari enamel rings and sautoirs. Whilst Salini will present a design story united by his innovative use of carbon fibre, set with one of a kind stones to create lightweight statement jewels. Courteille’s imagining of the worlds creatures in precious gems brings a fantastical element

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

On the Line: Perspectives on Craft in Southeast Asia

On the Line: Perspectives on craft in Southeast Asia The Aram Gallery will host On the Line , a British Council exhibition exploring craft through the practices of women in Southeast Asia. The show’s opening coincides with London Craft Week (3-7 May 2017). On the Line seeks to question the sustainability of craft in Southeast Asia in the context of increasing globalisation. It offers a range of insights into the lives and cultures of women working in this sector today. Curated by Martina Margetts and designed by Mentsen, the exhibition features impressions and unique materials collected by Royal College of Art

Masterpiece London 2017

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

Imperial Splendours Exhibition - Beijing

Set in the Palace Museum, Beijing, formerly known as the Forbidden City, the ' Imperial Splendo u rs' exhibition spans the history of the Maison Chaumet from the 18th century to the beginning of the 21st; illustrating the uninterrupted transmission of exceptional savoir-faire. Under the scientific direction of Henri Loyrette , the exhibition will run until July, 2 nd   and is built around  Chaumet’s patrimonial wealth; a unique body of historic jewels, drawings and archives. Some 300 works, jewels, paintings, drawings and objets d’art illustrate Chaumet’s characteristic “art of jewellery ”. Prestigious collections and prominent museums have come

PRESS RELEASE: Maison Aurélie Bidermann’s Summer Essentials

Elegance, radiance, and refinement in a sun-drenched selection Summer unfolds in a golden glow, and with it, the signature jewels of Maison Aurélie Bidermann embody a promise of escape, light, and timeless elegance. This season, the Maison highlights bold, sophisticated creations that radiate absolute refinement and summer sensuality. Tabarin : the sweetness of candy and the charm of cameos Summer turns playful under the refined eye of TABARIN, where delicate round rings, reminiscent of nostalgic sweets and the nobility of cameos, blend hard stones with contrasting lacquer. A tribute to the pleasures of a season that is both chic and

From Function to Fantasy: The Brooch

From Function to Fantasy: The Brooch 1st to 12th October 2025, 10:30am to 5pm Wartski, 60 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1LE The exhibition will span the Bronze Age to the Contemporary, and include loans from museums including the V&A, the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Musée Lalique and the Schmuckmuseum, as well as the National Trust, English Heritage and the Goldsmiths’ Company. The majority of the works will be drawn from private collections. Brooches of wide ranging-inspirations and themes will be featured, as will Royal, French Imperial and Russian Imperial examples. From Sarah Bernhardt to Suffragettes, Sir Edward Burne-Jones to Salvador

Q&A: Liz Olver

Liz Olver is currently Design Director at Annoushka, based out of their flagship store and building on Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea. Previous to this, she was Designer at Links of London, both companies founded by Annoushka Ducas MBE. Liz is an author of three jewellery making titles, has worked as Product Development Manager at De Beers LV, has run her own jewellery label and was for many years a Senior Lecturer at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design on the BA Hons Jewellery Design course. She has an MA from the Royal College of Art and a degree in

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

Highlights of the RCA2023 Show

Last week we ventured into the wilds of Battersea, London specifically to the (new to us) campus for Jewellery, Goldsmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery at the Royal College of Art for the 2023 Show. The show, split over two levels, also had a mixture of glass and ceramics on display. Here are our highlights of the now one year MA cohort. Machi de Waard I make my modernist silver and gold jewellery at my studio in Reading, Berkshire, where I’ve been working for more than 15 years. From January 2010 to December 2011, I was Jeweller in Residence at South Hill

Peter Dormer Lecture 2022- Mònica Gaspar - Like Oil and Water

Peter Dormer Lecture 2022 - Mònica Gaspar - Like Oil and Water 6:30 pm, October 3rd 2022 Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Dyson Building, Royal College of Art or Zoom Tickets can be booked to attend in-person at the RCA Gorvy Lecture Theatre, the lecture will also be live streamed globally. Tickets for in person and/or Zoom attendance can be booked via Eventbrite . After a yearlong COVID enforced delay the RCA are delighted to announce that the annual Peter Dormer Lecture is back! The RCA are further delighted to announce that acclaimed international curator, academic and author Mònica Gaspar will be delivering her lecture Like Oil and Water

PRESS RELEASE: Craft skills remain under threat with 20 new additions to the UK’s Red List of Endangered Crafts

A stark warning has been issued for the future of traditional craft skills in the UK, as new research by Heritage Crafts has identified 20 more crafts at risk of vanishing from the UK, in the latest major update of its pioneering project – the Red List of Endangered Crafts – published today. The new additions join a list of 165 at-risk crafts now listed in the report. Heritage Crafts’ research, which has been funded by The Pilgrim Trust with additional sponsorship from The Royal Mint, has found that rising operational costs, a lack of structured training, and mounting market

PRESS RELEASE: Gem-A Reflects on Successful 2025 Gemmology Conference that Sparked Insightful AI Debate

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is celebrating the success of its reinvigorated flagship event – the Gem-A Conference - hosted at The Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s on November 1-2, 2025. The weekend welcomed 10 expert speakers to state-of-the-art conference facilities in Central London, providing more than 200 attendees with access to unbeatable learning opportunities, professional networking, and a series of bookable hands-on workshops. Across the weekend, speaker sessions sparked important conversations around trending topics in the sector, such as the rise of AI technology to assess, grade and determine the origin of gem materials. Gübelin Gem

News Briefing: 18 May 2025

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... Silversmithing trade at risk of vanishing, says Heritage Crafts 13 May 2025 via ITV: The royal mint's now offering bursaries in a bid to keep the craft alive. www.itv.com British crafts at risk of dying out — and those trying to save them Emma Yeomans, 13 May 2025 for The Times: A red list identifies 70 ‘critically endangered’ heritage skills that are in danger of being lost as they are not being passed on to the next generation. www.thetimes.com Welsh thatching and ship figurehead carving added to UK crafts

Q&A: Jacqueline Mina (DES RCA) OBE

Jacqueline Mina is one of the most significant goldsmiths in the UK today. Known best for her precise technical ability at the bench, meticulous crafted construction processes and predisposition of surface pattern using precious metals and fusion inlay. Her pieces have an unmistakable aesthetic with thoughtful use of form, line and pattern always interrogating the interplay of the surface to create wearable timeless pieces. As well as a practicing goldsmith, Mina was a lecturer at the Royal College of Art from 1972 until 1994 and was an important influence on many practicing jewellers today. She has been recognised with solo

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

Susie Freeman, Martin Smith and Jane Adam @ Ruthin

Susie Freeman, Martin Smith and Jane Adam @ Ruthin Ruthin Craft Centre 18 January – 29 March 2020 Gallery 1: Susie Freeman: WOWI + A Retrospective of work by Susie Freeman including Pharmacopoeia with Dr Liz Lee Susie established herself as a textile artist of great originality early in her career. As a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Art, following Manchester School of Art where she had studied weaving, she invented a knitted network of pockets using a monofilament thread: into each small transparent pocket she dropped a tiny object before safely sealing them with a further row

Q&A: Aishleen Lester

Aishleen Lester is an emerging new talent in the jewellery industry, having founded her new business in 2016 after coming to jewellery design at Kensington & Chelsea College through evening classes. She is a well reputed fine artist in her own right, known for large scale, sculptural installations who’s work is held in private collections and has previously exhibited in the Riflemaker and Nyehaus galleries. Trained at Wimbledon School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, she built up her jewellery industry credentials by working with the likes of Shaun Leane and Paul Raven before venturing out on her own

Appointment: Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company

Wednesday 17 May marked the installation of trailblazing Londoner,   Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE,  as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. Judith has a background in academia, corporate strategy and business leadership, and her year as Prime Warden will launch the decade running up to the 700th Anniversary of the Company's first Royal Charter. At least £70m  will be gifted by the Livery Company and its Charity over the next 10 years in support of the gold and silversmiths’ trade, apprentice training and other charitable activities. Recent projects include: Funding the ‘Worship and Life’ section of

London Design Fair - Old Truman Brewery, London

The 10th anniversary of the London Design Fair runs from 22 – 25 September 2016. This year sees the addition of an amazing new 3rd floor, with country pavilions, features and exhibitions including: 100% Norway, China Academy of Art, British Craft Pavilion, Design in South Italy, Design Prize Switzerland, Form & Seek, Inspiring Portugal, Liu Malmsten & Swedish Wood, Nature Lab, Nordic Design Collective, Scotland: Craft and Design, Swedish Design Pavilion, Takram, The Publishing House (Flea Folly), The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, This Is India & Trentino Collaborations Not to mention over 450 independent designers & studios and

Q&A: Stephen Bottomley

Stephen Bottomley is a Jewellery Designer, Academic and Researcher and will take up position as the new Head of School at the School of Jewellery Birmingham this Spring. Formerly he was the Head of Department and Programme Director of BA & MFA Jewellery and Silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art. Up until recently he was also Director Post Graduate Research in the School of Design, the Chair of RAFT an Interdisciplinary Network at ECA and on the Board of Craft Scotland. Stephen's jewellery is represented in collections at the National Museums Scotland, British Museum, South East Arts Collection and Royal

Francesca Amfitheatrof appointed Louis Vuitton artistic director

French fashion house LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has unveiled former Tiffany & Co design director Francesca Amfitheatrof as their new artistic director to shape their new high jewellery and watch collections. Amfitheatrof, 49, who was born in Japan and trained at Chelsea Art School, Central St Martins School of Art and Royal College of Art, left Tiffany & Co last year after overseeing their product lines for four years and has since been instrumental in the launch of new collections for Chanel and Marni. This week, her appointment as artistic director at Louis Vuitton was confirmed, guaranteeing a prime

News Briefing: 7 December 2025

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... Why Jewelry Is Outperforming the Rest of the Luxury World Carol Ryan, 28 November 2025 for the WSJ: Expensive jewels are the choice of superwealthy households getting even richer from the stock market. www.wsj.com Jewelry Market (2025 - 2033) The global jewelry market size was estimated at USD 366.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 578.45 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2033. www.grandviewresearch.com The top high jewellery made in England Jessica Diamond, 3 December 2025 for The Times: Three

Suri Jewelry: Memories from Renaissance

The women painted by the great Venetian Masters wear jewelry and precious stones, fabrics from the East, embraced by smoky atmospheres of incense and fragrances writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Since childhood Giulia Vecchiato admired the jewels of the eccentric ladies who live in Venice, as they were amulets to access the past and ancient times. She started very little to build her own jewelry by assembling scrap metal found in her house, seals, scraps of fabrics mounted on curtains’ pendant. Growing up and studing traditional techniques of goldsmith, she started her own journey into the jewelry field, by developing a very

PRESS RELEASE: Fei Liu Turns Art into Impact: ‘The Kiss of Angel’ Earrings Raise $4,864 for Boys & Girls Club of Malibu

Fei Liu Fine Jewellery is proud to announce the successful auction of the “Kiss of An Angel” earrings, which sold for US$4,864 at Bonhams. The custom 18ct gold, rainbow moonstone, and diamond earrings were created by internationally acclaimed designer Fei Liu as a tribute to resilience and renewal following the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles. Proceeds from the sale are donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, supporting youth and community recovery initiatives. The earrings — featured by Bonhams as part of their California Jewels sales — captured the attention of collectors for their ethereal craftsmanship

Max Carocci Lecture

'Precious Metals-Precious Stones: Symbolism and Technologies of Precolumbian Jewellery' Lecture by Max Carocci Tuesday 11 October 2022, 18:00 – 20:00 What are the reasons for a culture to produce jewels from very specific raw materials? How do we make sense of the inordinate use of certain metals? What causes certain societies to value certain metals over others? Through examples drawn from the exceptional creativity and craftmanship of Precolumbian master jewellers, we address these and other questions related to the meanings, symbolism, and values differently associated with jewellery, and how they work in society. About the Lecturer: British Museum-based Dr. Max Carocci

Introducing the latest Harry Winston collection ‘Winston Gates’

Signature design codes from luxury maisons are often reinterpreted time and time again, however, Harry Winston’s latest jewellery collection looks to a unique part of the brand’s history for inspiration writes Jodie Smith. What do you think of when you hear the name Harry Winston? Renowned for his acquisition of some of the world’s most famous diamonds such as the Jonker, Hope, and Winston Legacy diamonds - as well as his philanthropic pursuits - Harry Winston is a name usually associated with enormous jewels, like the headline grabbing purple sapphire and diamond necklace which Jennifer Lopez sported on the Met Gala

Giulia Savino: Which city belongs to you?

Giulia Savino’s main artistic research explores the concept of identity, ownership and belonging through the representation of city maps writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Giulia Savino’s main artistic research explores the concept of identity, ownership and belonging through the representation of city maps. Her main body of work, called 1: 20.000, is a compilation of maps, a collection of cities in form of jewels. As "the map is not the territory" but just one of the many possible representations of reality, each jewel is a personal interpretation of the city that takes / loses its shape in the interaction with the body. Each

Chaumet’s new ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’

The maison’s latest pieces celebrate nature in all its forms writes Jodie Smith. The French maison was founded in 1780, in Paris, and its prestige was quickly certified when they became the official jeweller to Empress Josephine. In the 235 year history of the brand, Chaumet has been faithful to its natural inspiration, with numerous iterations of this theme. In this new series of pieces, Chaumet celebrates flora and fauna with a whole host of jewellery designs, including captivating brooches and cocktail rings which are perfect for occasionwear. These latest jewels vary wildly between the traditional, vintage style brooches of the

Annamaria Zanella: Between Matter and Color

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

Playful Elegance

Anne Manns has a special fondness for creating jewels to decorate the ears. Her earrings, inspired by nature and especially by vegetables such as peas and aubergines, are characterised by a very clean, bright and warm design, able to climb up the skin with a unique lightness and portability writes Ilaria Ruggiero. An elegant touch characterises her creations, that are developed for one of the most sensual and feminine parts of the body. Not only elegance and brightness, but also irony, playfulness and freshness. Using vegetables as a source of inspiration allows her to always maintain a language which is mobile, down-to-earth earth and everyday.

Jewelry in a Duet

Laura Volpi’s work is a synthesis of energy, research and matter that takes shape through the elaboration of visual stimuli from our contemporaneity, to create jewels that reveal each a different part of her creative storytelling. She conducts an accurate study of volume and a research of the sculptural shape, to create a jewel that explores the boundaries of movement in a wearable dimension writes Ilaria Ruggiero. She was first influenced by Davide De Paoli, who initiated her to the potentialities of plate sculpture, and by Arnaldo Pomodoro, whom she could meet through a scholarship. During the collaboration with Pomodoro, which

Ardent 2017

Ardent Jewellery Selling Exhibition From the wonder of the earth and sky to the ravages of fire and war, Ardent is an exhibition of handmade jewellery fuelled by the passions of its creators. Ardent is presented by five recent graduates from Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery. Driven by their love of designing and making jewellery with a message, since completing their course and exhibiting at New Designers, their work has been exhibited at Craft Central, Made London, Artistar Jewels in Milan and Joya Madrid and has attracted critical attention from Oh Comely magazine to The Times. Unique and dramatic, their

Q&A: Stephen M Goldsmith FIPG MBGG

Stephen M Goldsmith FIPG MNGG KCHS is a precious metal polisher of high repute having worked in some of the most prestigious jewellery houses in the country. With some 45 years of experience as a craftsman in the jewellery and silversmithing industry, a former employee of the crown jewellers he has even worked in the Tower of London on the Crown Jewels. Starting out on a pre-apprentice course at Rochester, and then an apprenticeship, he can now be safely described as a Master Craftsman, and has just has his first book published, ‘Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths’ which [youtube

Delicate Delights for November Nights

If there ever was a time of year to go big, bold and all things beautiful, the season of sugar and spice and all things nice most definitely hits the mark! As invitations of Christmas nights of festive fun and mischief begin to flock your inbox, it's time to add a bejewelled touch of delicate glitz, glamour and charm! As the winter nights grow colder and daylight hours go to bed far too early, it's our job to inject the sizzling heat and fire of festive finery with a treasure trove of flamboyant sparkle and delightfully delicate statement jewels, guaranteed

Resonance Catherine Martin at The Scottish Gallery

Resonance - Catherine Martin The Scottish Gallery 2 August - 1 September 2018 The Scottish Gallery welcomes back Catherine Martin for the Edinburgh Art Festival 2018. Designer-goldsmith Catherine Martin was the first ever westerner to graduate in Kumihimo – the ancient Japanese art of braiding. She later developed the Asian art into a painstaking weaving of fine gold wire by hand. The resulting silken jewels are breathtaking in their sensual play of light and form. As a professional musician and singer, Martin allows the fluidity of music to influence her pieces. Each design element flows with finesse from her instinctive

Morley & ACJ Jewellery Lecture Series: A Woman’s Work Is Never Done by Joanne Haywood

Morley & ACJ Jewellery Lecture Series: A Woman’s Work Is Never Done by Joanne Haywood Designed and created by Joanne Haywood , ‘A Woman’s Work is Never Done’ is a series of twenty-one jewellery works made for fifteen trailblazing women. Come and hear about the materials and techniques used to make these mixed media jewels, as well as the pioneering women that inspired them. Joanne Haywood is a leading art jeweller, writer and educator. She has worked and exhibited in the UK and internationally. She holds a BA(hons) in Jewellery Design from Central Saint Martins and is recognised for her individual voice

De Vroomen: Harmony in Colour and Form

De Vroomen: Harmony in Colour and Form The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to present De Vroomen: Harmony in Colour and Form, a celebration of five decades of artistic collaboration between renowned husband and wife team, Dutch goldsmith Leo de Vroomen and British jewellery designer and artist Ginnie de Vroomen. The showcase brings together over 100 pieces of De Vroomen jewels, sketches reflecting the creative process, as well as Ginnie’s vivid paintings inspired by nature and the urban landscape. In essence, bold, sophisticated jewellery with flowing lines is placed in conversation with polychromatic abstract art. When Leo and Ginnie started working together in the early 70s, they developed

Annamaria Zanella. Between Matter and Color

Annamaria Zanella.: Between Matter and Color Oratorio San Rocco, Padua, Italy Until July 14 Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Padua and realized with the contribution of the Cassa di Risparmio di Padova and Rovigo Foundation, the exhibition, curated by Mirella Cisotto Nalon, pays tribute to one of the most complete artists of the contemporary jewellery scene, retracing the milestones of her work through a hundred jewels on display. Annamaria Zanella.: Between Matter and Color Until July 14 Oratorio San Rocco Via Santa Lucia Padua Italy Hours: 9,30 – 12,30 / 15,30 – 19,00 Free entrance padovacultura.padovanet.it

The 2018 Trends Edit: Pearl Revamp

For 2018 there could only be one word to describe the resounding theme of jewellery trends: Big. With big hoops, big jewels, big designs and big logos, it's no surprise that the spotlight is also shining loud and proud on big pearls! Femininity is the buzz word for 2018 with a resurgence of vintage-style florals, summer gingham and plaid as well as mix n'match power pastels. Pearls are back with a punch and nothing says feminine quite like pearls. A fabulous addition to any outfit, pearls are notoriously met with hesitation due to their associations with prim afternoon teas worn

Style Buzz: Bejewelled Bugs

Something has been buzzing around at the back of the fashion world for some while now, creeping slowly towards the limelight ready to make a style strike. Arrange a line of spiders, beetles, ladybirds and other multiple-legged bugs and just about anyone would squirm with discomfort and unease. Yet somehow, arrange the same little critters moulded and shaped in brass, silver, jewels and crystals and they suddenly become far more alluring and compelling. Gold glittered ladybirds and dragonflies may have adorned your headbands and pencil cases as a young girl but fast forward a few years and they're flying back

Stylish Aromatherapy at your fingertips

With a world focused on revolutionising health, wellbeing and lifestyle antidotes, it was only a matter of time before our strive for balanced health was intermingled with the jewels we wear. Carefully designed to enjoy the benefits of wellbeing remedies whilst still remaining sleek, chic and elegant, aromatherapy jewellery is taking the spotlight in innovative creativity. Niche Jewellery designers are tapping into the growing trend of therapeutic jewellery that combines the healing properties of gemstones and essential oils. It is thought that elements from nature can help realign our vibrational energies to help aid healing of health, chakras and energy

Bejewelled: Badges, Brotherhood and Identity

Bejewelled: Badges, Brotherhood and Identity The Library and Museum of Freemasonry presents Bejewelled: Badges, Brotherhood and Identity By wearing badges we can connect with one another and reveal something about ourselves. With their unique symbols and hidden meanings, Bejewelled: Badges, Brotherhood and Identity features over 150 stunning examples of masonic badges referred to as ‘jewels’. It is the largest public display of its kind ever staged in the UK. Including jewels from around the world, the exhibition sheds light on a long and celebrated tradition. Examples like the Egyptian-inspired Authors’ Lodge jewel and delightful Barraclough Plate jewel tell the story

App-ccessories: The Rise of Wearable Tech

Humans have adorned themselves in jewels, metal mixes and delicately embellished accessories for tens of thousands of years. But for what reason? The answer quite simply put is because jewellery looks pretty. Bejewelled adornments, up until now, has had a limited repertoire of functionality. The mirage of glistening and sparkling rings we flash upon our fingers may well tell us the status of our relationship whilst that watch on your wrist tells you the time of day but aside from this, they provide very little purpose. In most circumstances, the jewellery we wear is purely to add a little charm,

Met Gala Extravagance

Whilst it came with some controversial murmurs, it's without question that this year's Met Gala theme of 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' provided a night of jaw-dropping celestial charm. Celebrating an ornate sector of religious art, guests of the Gala pulled out all the stops with big-time ornamentation which left a sea of dramatic and decadent jewellery to admire. From oversized rings to ornate drop earrings, guests upped their ante with subtle and chic references to depictions of renaissance saints and deities. Wrapped strands of oversized jewels, bejewelled headpieces, tiaras and crystal-crystal-encrusted religious crosses and rosaries adorned the

Chills, Shrills & Thrills

Are you ready for a weekend of mischievous, dark and wildly extravagant dress-up guaranteed to make one heart-stopping entrance of smouldering style? Halloween night is looming which is why d esigners have been slowly unfurling their collections dripping in dark demure, grandeur and sultry sensualism. With glimmers of sexy r omanticism and hints of gothic tradition, nail your look from the dark side with single statement pieces encrusted with bold baroque designs, multi-layered mixed metals and rich jewels. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of winter gothic charm and spirit and take a look at our treasure trove of bewitching pieces to

News Briefing: 28 September 2025

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... The Notting Hill set’s favourite jeweller Jessica Diamond, 25 September 2025, The Times: Ming Lampson’s bold and colourful designs, combined with her technical brilliance, have earned her devoted fans. The only problem is that she makes just 70 pieces a year www.thetimes.com Bang & Olufsen’s Beo Grace earbuds are what happens when jewellery and audio collide Morgan Truder, 24 September 2025 for Shortlist: Bougie buds www.shortlist.com The Royal Mint turns PCBs into gold jewellery Robin Latchem, 23 September 2025 for Recycling International: Nearly 700 years after producing Britain’s first

Luxury Monte-Carlo International High Jewelry Exhibition 2025

Luxury Monte-Carlo International High Jewelry Exhibition The Unique Show – 6th edition 18, 19, 20, 21 June 2025 Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte-Carlo Join the most glamorous International High Jewelry Exhibition in Monte-Carlo. The Unique Show is the first original format of curated High Jewelry Exhibitions organized in luxury leisure locations, enhanced by sophisticated entertainment and special activities. Our events cater exclusively to private VIP customers, showcasing leading brands, designers, and companies in high jewelry and collectible watches. We are privileged to host members of royal families among our esteemed guests. All The Unique Show events are organized in high-standing venues

PRESS RELEASE: Milano Jewelry Week Registrations Open

There are only 5 days left to register to attend the events of Milano Jewelry Week, taking place from 16 to 20 October 2025. Link to the accreditation page: www.milanojewelryweek.com/en/accreditation-2025 This event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the world of jewelry in all its forms. With over 350 exhibitors – including brands, artists, High & Fine Jewelry designers, Contemporary and Fashion Jewels creators, emerging talents, and international schools from more than 60 Countries – the Week will feature a rich program of more than 50 events : exhibitions, presentations, live performances, awards, talks, cocktail parties, and much more. Once

Shine

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

Ethical Gem Fair Tucson 2025

Ethical Gem Fair Tucson 1 - 4 February 2025 Tucson, USA 9am till 6pm daily The Destination for Responsibly Sourced Gemstones from around the World A collaborative partnership of leading responsibly sourced gemstone suppliers Ian Bone/Heather Blake (Capricorn Gems), Stuart Pool (Nineteen48/Moyo Gems), Monica Stephenson (ANZA Gems/Moyo Gems), Jay Moncada (Perpetuum Jewels), Brian Cook/Quendi Cook (Nature's Geometry/Quore), Hewan Zewdi (Agere Treasures), Eric Braunwart/Natasha Braunwart (Columbia Gem House) and Susan Wheeler/Jessica Hudson (Virtu Gems) will gather in Tucson from the 1st to the 4th February 2025 tucsongemshow101.com/ethical-gem-fair

FORGE London Craft Week events!

FORGE London Craft Week events! London Craft Week is 13th - 19th May Immerse yourself in the world of Jewellery at FORGE with a jam-packed array of exclusive events. London Craft Week at FORGE promises an unforgettable experience for passionate learners, enthusiasts, and jewellery lovers alike. LEARN, MAKE, BUY at FORGE. -LEARN- Skills Demo Day Discover the skills behind creating beautiful jewels. Our expert jewellery-makers will be demonstrating a broad range of specialist techniques, from granulation to stone-setting Tuesday 14 May 10.30am-1pm & 1.30pm - 4pm FREE More details & register here Panel Discussion. Enriching Lives through Creativity: The Power of Makerspaces

'Vision & Virtuosity' the Tiffany & Co Exhibition

Tiffany & Co.’s “Vision & Virtuosity” Exhibition Announced in London featuring an Extraordinary Display of Jewels, Craftsmanship and Creativity Marking Tiffany and Co.’s 150th anniversary in London, “Vision & Virtuosity” debuts at the Saatchi G allery, located in the Duke of York’s headquarters near Sloane Square, from 10th June – 19th August, 2022. Complimentary tickets are available from 2nd May through the Tiffany & Co. exhibition app where you can also discover exhibition highlights, exclusive content and more. Marking Tiffany and Co.’s 150 th anniversary in London, “Vision & Virtuosity”, an astounding exhibition from this iconic jeweller, debuts at the Saatchi Gallery, London, from

TALK: In Conversation With Mary Ann Wingfeild And Rachael Taylor

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Publications

Trade publications are a great way of knowing what's going on and who's who in industry. Here we have compiled a list of national and international trade publications and periodicals, many have their own daily, weekly or monthly e-newsletters. The UK titles are listed first... UK Attire Accessories www.attireaccessories.com Benchpeg www.benchpeg.com Gold Inspirations www.lovegold.com Harper's Bazaar www.harpersbazaar.co.uk Jewellery Focus www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk Jewellery Monthly www.jewellerymonthly.com Jewellery Outlook www.jewelleryoutlook.com Jewellery Outlook www.jewelleryoutlook.com JFW - Jewels Fashion Watches Magazine www.jfwmagazine.com JQ Magazine jewelleryquarter.net LUXWorldwide www.luxworldwide.com Making Jewellery Magazines - The GMC Group www.thegmcgroup.com Professional Jeweller www.professionaljeweller.com Retail Jeweller www.retail-jeweller.com Silver Magazine www.silvermag.com Silver Society