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Classifieds - Secondhand Tools For Sale

Sometimes, the essentials are hard to come by. Our classifieds listings could have just what you’re after, but be careful: we haven’t checked everything that’s on offer. 

Makers & Tools Project

Makers & Tools Project Old Fire Station, Oxford 17 May - 15 June 2019 The  Makers & Tools  project provides makers with the space and time to take risks in their practice, to explore new ways of collaborative working and to develop skills that will contribute to the success of their careers in contemporary craft.  It provides valuable continuing professional development opportunities for makers in the SW and SE, and makes visible the process of craft to a wider public audience. The project connects six contemporary craft makers in the early stages of their careers, who undertook a non-verbal conversation

Classifieds - Secondhand Tools Wanted

Sometimes, the essentials are hard to come by. Our classifieds listings could have just what you’re after, but be careful: we haven’t checked everything that’s on offer. 

Gravermax G8 For Sale

Gravermax G8 For Sale Gravermax G8 for sale with hand piece and oil free silent compressor. Looking for £2000 but open to offers.  Location Plymouth Contact Rob info@benchpeg.com

Silversmithing Workshop For Sale

Silversmithing Workshop For Sale - Now Sold Opals and Silver Also For Sale I also have 100 opals that I cut myself from imported rough, all from various Australian fields if you are into ring, earring and pendant making. I also have a quantity of sterling and pure silver for sale which I am prepared to sell at 90% spot price for speed of sale. If you or someone you know may be interested I can be contacted using the details below: Pete McCalam Email:  pjamccalam@gmail.com Phone: 07479358129 * Please note: T he opals and silver are extraneous to the workshop

Armitage Tools Expands Partnership with Balco to Distribute Legor Solutions

Delivering Unmatched Quality and Innovation to the Jewellery Industry London  Armitage Tools, a trusted supplier of high-quality jewellery tools for over 25 years, is excited to announce a significant expansion in its partnership with Balco, the renowned precision engineering company. Building on a successful 15-year collaboration, Armitage Tools now offers Balco's industry-leading machinery alongside Legor's premium plating solutions, recognised globally for their exceptional quality and performance. Legor's selection of Balco as its exclusive UK distributor represents a significant development for the jewellery industry. This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco's advanced engineering alongside Legor's premium materials, including Legor's

Cheffins’ Summer Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale

A series of highly collectable watches will lead the Cheffins’ summer Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale on Thursday 17 August. Amongst the 58 lots of watches and consigned from private collections from across the country, are 13 Rolex models, including a matching his and hers steel and Everose ‘Yachtmaster’. In addition, there is a steel and gold ‘Submariner’ and a steel ‘Explorer II’ as well as the much-coveted steel and Everose ‘GMT Master II’ ‘Rootbeer’. Also among the watches is an original Omega Speedmaster ‘Pre moon Ed White‘ from 1967 with its original box and papers which has an estimate of

Durston C100 Mini Rolling Mill For Sale

Durston C100 Mini Rolling Mill For Sale Price £549 Location Swindon, Wiltshire Contact Mr Lyle Bowles lyle24bowles@hotmail.com 07922 529993 Durston C100 Mini Rolling Mill Purchased in early 2021, NEVER USED. Has been sat in my garage, never used once, have original manual booklet and 4x bolts and screws/washers to attach it to a bench or surface. Still has original grease left on the rollers  itself. Body has some rust as has been in my garage. Will still roll fine and is only surface rust. The brownness on the rollers in the pictures is only the original grease and is easily

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London Monday 28 November 4pm - 8pm On behalf of Bishopsland Educational Trust we have pleasure in inviting you to an exclusive, free, early evening event at  Clothworkers’ Hall, London, on Monday 28 November 2022.   Please register to attend  here . We are honoured to be supported by over 30 of the UK's leading silversmiths and jewellers including Claire Malet, Jane Adam, Theresa Nuygen, Kayo Saito, Angus McFadyen and Miriam Hanid.  It will also be an exciting opportunity for our current cohort of emerging makers to exhibit work made since they commenced the Bishopsland programme

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale Bishopsland Educational Trust warmly invites you to an evening celebrating the best silversmiths & fine jewellers. Tickets: FREE Date: 22 November 2021 Time: 5pm - 8pm Venue: Clothworkers Hall About the Event The event is free and includes: 17.00 - 20.00: Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, watch demonstrations and explore the exhibitors’ sale upstairs in the Reception Room 18.00 - 18:45: Guests have the opportunity to sit down for a short lecture by Kirstin Kennedy, V&A, followed by an interactive panel discussion, with the ability to explore the

Contemporary British Silversmiths shine at Bonhams Decorative Art Sale

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ were offered at Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September. The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marked the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and featured number of pieces including: Animus , a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin Grey. In

Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale to feature V&A Silver Speaks exhibits

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ will be offered at the Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September.  The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marks the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and will feature number of pieces including: Animus, a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin

Online boutique offers up animal themed jewellery sale

An extravagant lion pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1970s, a rare 1950s mouse brooch or a pair of Edwardian bird earrings: for the first time, Collector Square features more than 30 bestiary pieces of jewellery, some signed, in an exceptional sale opening on 14 June. The animal kingdom provides the worlds of art and jewellery with an endless source of inspiration. A pretext for all sorts of eccentricities, this imagery gives full rein to craftsmanship and creativity, posing technical and artistic challenges to jewellers as they expertly reproduce the engraved coats, tapered plumage and shimmering colours of

Schmuckmuseum’s 2019 wall calendar goes on sale

The photographer ISA Planck has taken a selection of historical gems from the collection of the Jewellery Museum Pforzheim and placed them on today's people, in everyday attire. A selection of these images is now available as a wall calendar for 2019. With their recordings, Planck explores the effect of the individual gems on people of modern multicultural society - completely free of the conventions that were associated with the wearing of historical jewellery. It is striking how sovereign and of course the gems come into their own. Their strong aura enchanted both the people with whom they were allowed

Primrose Hill Designer Sale - London NW3

This is the ever popular annual event at St Mary’s, where you can come along to browse a great selection of quality fashion and gift items. Grab a last min gifts for christmas or just treat yourself! We also set up a fantastic cafe where you can have lunch, cake, hot drinks and even a glass of mulled wine. The fair is open to the public from 10am all day until 6pm. All proceeds from the cafe and 15% of the stall holders profits go towards St Mary’s community projects, such as Youthwork and homeless shelter Ceramics, glass, stationary, wonderful

Pursuit Reveal Next Generation Online Sale Integration

Pursuit  unveiled  the next g eneration  of its revolutionary Lifestyle mobile till  and stock  records retail sales tool at J&W Birmingham.  Running on an iPad or other tablet device and  launche d in 2012, Lifestyle was the first product of its kind  specifically designed for the  jewellery  business. The new  version is being provided free to existing users.    Mike Burns, Managing Director of the market-leading so ftware  house, states, “ The latest version of our iPad-based till and sales tool  incorporates enhanced item- by -item presentation and  benefits from user-feedback and our commitment to contin uous development. It ’

Acid Member Secures Settlement as Enkel Withdraws Lookalike Augusta Designs From Sale

ACID members Core Products Limited commenced proceedings in respect of four of its Augusta range of designs against each of FW Style Limited, IQ GB (UK) Limited, Furnished With Style Limited and their directors alleging infringement by their Enkel Furniture range.  The Proceedings, issued by ACID Legal Affiliates Taylors Solicitors, were initially defended, the Defendants alleging independent origination. However, following an exchange of legal correspondence, the Defendants entered into a confidential settlement with Core Products and the matter has been resolved with the Enkel products withdrawn from sale. Tony Catterall, a Partner of ACID Legal Affiliates, Taylors Solicitors said, "This

Watch owned by Andy Warhol, to go up for Sale at Christie's Auction, amongst other Rare Watches

Two-hundred-and-fifty-four rare watches will go up for auction at the Four Seasons des Bergues in Geneva next month. The auction is estimated to amount to around 12M CHF, which converts to just over £9M. The top lot of the sale, estimated to reach 1,ooo,oooCHF/76,5564GBP, is an exquisite pink-gold Rolex reference 6062 "Stelline triple calendar with moon-phase, with the sought-after star dial. Scholars estimate the number cased in pink gold to be around 50, with only 10 featuring the rare dial. Introduced at the Basel Fair in 1950, the reference 6062 is one of only two Rolex models from the period to

Vintage Garrard pieces, amongst others, to be auctioned at Chorley's Country House sale later this month

Established auction house, Chorley's, will be selling a significant collection of jewellery later this month; belonging to the late Mrs Rook.  Mrs Rook was married to Major Laurence Rook MC at the picturesque Manor Beverston Castle, which was once part of the great lordship Berkeley; taken from Roger de Berkeley by Henry I.  She was a long-standing client of the House of Garrard, the prestigious crown jewellers. The collection on sale features a number of pieces by the House, who also designed the Dutchess of Cambridge's engagement ring.  The prize piece amongst the beautiful collection is a magnificent Victorian diamond-set

Goldflair event announce exhibitor line-up as final tickets go on sale

With just over a month to go until Goldflair, which will take place in Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on Friday 23 November, the responsible jewellery event has announced the final line-up of six jewellers who will be exhibiting on the night. Six responsible jewellers who are licensees of Fairmined and/or Fairtrade will be displaying and selling their award-winning collections at the event. The jewellers taking part are Anuka Jewellery, April Doubleday, Ian Nicholson, Natalie Perry, Farah Qureshi and Karen Westland. Four responsible gem dealers will also be displaying their traceable collections of gemstones on the night. Hamilton & Inches craftsmen

Classifieds

Classifieds feature second-hand tools and equipment, bench space to rent, services offered and even established jewellery businesses for sale... Beware of scammers! Be sure that you are comfortable and safe with to whom you are communicating over email... How to submit a listing To submit a listing, please email classifieds@benchpeg.com with a title, description, cost, location, unlimited images and your full contact details.  A classified listing includes approximately one month on the website and one week highlighted in the newsletter (10,000 subscribers). Full contact details are used for invoicing purposes only, only a name, phone number and/or email address will be used

Franks Files: The Rich History of Magnificent Jewels

Frank Everett hits the books to reveal the exceptional provenance behind the highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale on 25 April in New York. With a history that includes two celebrated design houses and three incomparable women, the outstanding 34-carat Stotesbury Emerald leads the auction, reappearing for the first time since 1971, alongside intricate pieces by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Sotheby's Upcoming Magnificent Jewels Sale - Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald The 25 April Magnificent Jewels sale is a vibrant celebration perfect for springtime. Centering upon jewels with distinguished provenances, the sale is one that honors the most

CVS: The Vital Ingredients For A Successful Business

Leading business valuation specialists Company Valuation Services (CVS), name communication and transparency as the vital ingredients to ensuring a successful business sale. Thorough preparation in the early stages can mean fewer problems in the long-run   Company Valuation Services (CVS) publish an in-depth guide on good business practice and how to increase the value of your business   It’s often been said that honesty is the best policy, and in the case of the mergers and acquisitions market, this has never been truer. According to  business valuation expert, Company Valuation S ervices , business owners considering a sale should keep

Art & Antiques Fair Olympia 2017

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns for a 45th year -  Opening with an exclusive Preview day on Monday 26 June and closing on Sunday 2 July.  The Fair is expected to attract around 25,000 visitors with more than 55,000 pieces for sale.  Each object will be individually vetted by independent experts, providing peace of mind for any buyer – whether a first-time visitor or a regular returnee. Known for its diverse offering, the Fair features over 120 dealers, some of whom exclusively choose Olympia to display their pieces for sale in a  seven day only equivalent of a

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles (Learn at home) The Hand Engravers Association is pleased to offer an online hands-on and practical “ Two-Day-Plus ” course aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2022. Each day starts at 10am (GMT) and runs until 4pm. The short follow-up session is on Saturday 26th March at 10am. Cost £230.00 includes all tools and materials needed, which will be sent to you prior to the course. To book please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk Hand engraving is the embellishment of precious objects using traditional engraving tools.

Ambiguous Implements

Ambiguous Implements  Vittoria Street Gallery 27th November to 15th December 2017 Bringing together practitioners from the fields of design, jewellery, ceramics, metalwork and sculpture Ambiguous Implements presents a collection of contemporary works that playfully reconsider the familiar objects of our day to day domestic life. Re-thinking the tools we use for eating, grooming, cooking and cleaning, the exhibiting artists have employed and subverted traditional craft techniques, reframed existing tools in new sculptural assemblages, or given seemingly banal objects new functions and effects. The third installment of Ambiguous Implements takes place at Vittoria Street Gallery within the School of Jewellery at

Free CAD Workshop in London

Free CAD Workshop in London   Organic modeling tools for Jewellers & Sculptors. Learn some basic computer aided design tools to use in your creative practice and how to send off models to be 3D-printed. Date Saturday 12th August Time 2pm Location Thames Side Studios, SE18 5NR Exact location will be given upon subscription. To Book Please  Subscribe  to attend! Bring you own laptop with a demo of  Rhino  &  T-Splines  installed. For More Information Help and more information will be given upon subscription. www.sebastianpintea.com/courses

MAD About Jewelry 2023

MAD About Jewelry 2023 25 - 29 April 2023 New York, USA The ultimate contemporary jewelry pop-up. April 25–29, the Museum of Arts and Design will present   MAD About Jewelry ,  its annual benefit sale of contemporary jewelry featuring designs from 50 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists. MAD About Jewelry   has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary, artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. MAD About Jewelry is free with Museum admission.  Sale Hours Wed,

Design Demonstration Day

Design Demonstration Day Date:  Wednesday 24 May, 2023 Start Time:  11.00AM End Time:  4.00PM Venue:  FORGE During Clerkenwell Design Week we are delighted to be hosting this demonstration day which will highlight a broad overview of communication and design development tools from 2D hand rendering through to 3D modelling and computer rendering, as well as design process in general. This day is designed for anyone interested in learning more to drop in throughout the day. There are two session: 11.00am - 1.30pm DESIGN TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION Designer Amanda Li Hope will demonstrate her use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for her development of ideas and communication with clients. Amanda's background

Hoffmann Group UK launches remote consultation service during COVID-19 outbreak

Hoffmann Group UK ,  Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), has today announced the launch of its remote consultation offering to support manufacturers keeping the UK running during the COVID-19 epidemic.   Hoffmann Group UK ,  Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), has today announced the launch of its remote consultation offering to support manufacturers keeping the UK running during the COVID-19 epidemic.   Using a suite of digital technologies, such as Microsoft Teams and Skype, manufacturers are able to enlist the support of a specialist consultant remotely. With the

Masterpiece 2022

Masterpiece 2022 30 June - 22 July 2022 Online Masterpiece London is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary art fairs, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. Attracting established collectors and the culturally curious, the fair introduces visitors to objects they might not otherwise encounter and presents an unparalleled opportunity to discover exceptional works of art for sale. www.masterpiecefair.com

JASSO Exhibit 2024

JASSO Exhibit 2024 9 - 17 November 2024 The Oxfordshire Museum The JASSO Exhibition for 2024 will be held at  The Oxfordshire Museum  in Woodstock OX20 1SN, from 9th November 2024 until 17th November 2024 Tuesdays-Saturdays 10:00-17:00, Sundays 14:00-17:00 (closed Mondays). Admission is free and there will be items for sale from our members.  www.jasso.org.uk

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s 22 & 23 November 2019 St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton 60 of the best makers in the country offer original work for sale including jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, wood, print, silversmithing, textiles, clothes, toys and more. Dates 22 & 23 November 2019 Open 10.30am – 5.30pm Venue St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton, BN1 4GP Tickets £5 on the door www.madebrighton.co.uk www.tuttonandyoung.co.uk

Scottish festival celebrates the finest in gold, silver and jewellery design

Elements 3, a festival celebrating the finest UK and international jewellery, silver and gold will be held in Edinburgh in November. A centrepiece of the event, which is presented by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths and Lyon & Turnbull, will be a fair at which pieces by 50 carefully selected makers will be on sale. Elements 3 will take place from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 November and will also see the unveiling of a drive to make Scotland a leader in ethical gold and silverwork. Mary Michel, Director of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh, said ,

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO, The Jewellery and Silver Society of Oxford JASSO, the Jewellery and Silver Society Oxford are hosting an exhibition of jewellery and silver at The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock by society members. Items in the exhibition will be for sale. JASSO is a not-for-profit organisation and all committee give their time for free. The exhibition aims to promote understanding of making, and to provide visitors with a basic understanding of the steps and processes behind the work of the jeweller and silversmith. Dates: 22 October – 6 November 2016 Venue: The Oxfordshire

Scotgold Bulk Processing Trial Sales Update

Scotgold Resources Ltd last week entered into an agreement with Ocean Partners for the sale of up to 120 tonne of the gold rich pyrite concentrate to be generated by the Bulk Processing Trial in Scotland. The first shipment to Ocean Partners’ premises in the Netherlands will take place as soon as the appropriate logistics have been put in place. The Company has now accumulated what is considered to be a cost effective shipping load and as of 26th October, the BPT had generated an estimated mass of approximately 13.5t of pyrite concentrate with a preliminary estimated gold content of

Gem Illustration

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

H S Walsh & Sons celebrate their 45th Year at Spring Fair

H S Walsh have exhibited since the show opened in Birmingham in 1976. A trusted, well established name in the industry, their knowledgeable staff will be on stand to demonstrate a range of cutting edge equipment. H S Walsh was established in 1947 and have long been the go-to company for tools and equipment for both the jewellery and watch trade. Still very much a family style business, they pride themselves on their customer service and personal connection with their clients. In an increasingly competitive market, they are aware that any technological advantage they can offer the industry is a

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 5th and 19th November 2022 An introduction into working with different types of jeweller’s waxes and modelling them into jewellery pieces. This course is designed to give you an introduction into wax carving and modelling for jewellery. On the course you will produce one or a few wax pieces, that you will take to a casting company for them to cast into a metal of your choice. We will start from exploring different types of waxes which are suitable for the lost wax casting process as well as handling a variety of wax carving tools,

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 5th and 19th November 2022 An introduction into working with different types of jeweller’s waxes and modelling them into jewellery pieces. This course is designed to give you an introduction into wax carving and modelling for jewellery. On the course you will produce one or a few wax pieces, that you will take to a casting company for them to cast into a metal of your choice. We will start from exploring different types of waxes which are suitable for the lost wax casting process as well as handling a variety of wax carving tools,

It's In Our Hands - One Year On, Ethical Making Workshop

It's In Our Hands - One Year On, Ethical Making Workshop This in-depth workshop is designed and run by two leading proponents of ethical jewellery, Greg Valerio MBE and Ute Decker, and is about sustainability and ethical awareness in the jewellery industry. It is aimed at those involved in the designing, making and selling of jewellery as well as students and teachers of jewellery and follows from the Symposium on March 28. There is no required knowledge base for this course; complete beginners, students and professional jewellers will benefit from the material covered. The workshop will provide information and tools

Silver Speaks: Form - The Goldsmiths' Centre

Silver Speaks: ‘Form’ is an exhibition of work by members of Contemporary British Silversmiths. It offers a behind the scenes look at the techniques that enable makers to create work in silver, while exploring their relationship with materials, processes and tools. It is part of Silver Speaks, the year long programme of events celebrating the exceptional level of creativity and skill in British silversmithing today. Running from 1st June until 23rd September 2016, it will take place at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. The exhibition will provide an insight into the processes behind the making of objects and what is

Stunning Mid 20th Century Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring By Cartier Sells For Hammer Price Of £20,000 At Dix Noonan Webb

A stunning mid 20th century ruby, emerald and diamond ring by  Cartier  was sold for £20,000 - almost three times its high estimate - by Dix Noonan Webb in their auction of  Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu  on  Tuesday March 15, 2022   at their Mayfair saleroom (16 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BQ). Comprising three bombé hoops, it had been estimated to fetch £5,000-7,000, and was bought by a member of the London trade and consigned by a private vendor [lot 265]. As Frances Noble, Head of the Jewellery Department and Associate Director at Dix Noonan Webb, commented after the sale: “ The

Craft Central Announces Wind Up

Craft Central, formerly known as the Clerkenwell Green Association announced this week that very sadly it has no choice but to wind up its operations and close the 54 year old charity. With its origins and former home at Pennybank Chambers, Clerkenwell, the organisation was spread across two buildings close to Farringdon and home to an array of designer makers, crafts people and allied trades. From 1970 to 2017 the organisation ran affordable workshop spaces, open studio events and had exhibition space providing a route to market for the sale of works. Because of its location, practically over the road

Full / Part Time Sales Consultant, Anthony Paul Jewellery Windsor

The role Full / Part Time Sales Consultant Anthony Paul Jewellery Cross Store - Windsor | Maidenhead | Henley | Marlow Are you a people person with a passion for jewellery? Do you understand the emotion behind a jewellery sale? Would you like to work for one of the Thames Valley’s leading jewellers? We’ve got the job for you. About us Anthony Paul Jewellery is an award-winning, family-run business with four boutiques across the Thames Valley. We specialise in handmade, bespoke, vintage and second-hand jewellery, as well as offering a comprehensive in-house repair and valuation service. We’re on the lookout

Full / Part Time Sales Consultant, Anthony Paul Jewellery Windsor

The role Full / Part Time Sales Consultant Anthony Paul Jewellery Cross Store - Windsor | Maidenhead | Henley | Marlow Are you a people person with a passion for jewellery? Do you understand the emotion behind a jewellery sale? Would you like to work for one of the Thames Valley’s leading jewellers? We’ve got the job for you. About us Anthony Paul Jewellery is an award-winning, family-run business with four boutiques across the Thames Valley. We specialise in handmade, bespoke, vintage and second-hand jewellery, as well as offering a comprehensive in-house repair and valuation service. We’re on the lookout

Art& Show 2019

art& show 2019 25 - 27 October 2019 York Racecourse Knavesmire Stand, North Yorkshire art& show 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, buyers, art lovers and anyone else who is interested in meeting artists and buying unique art works to come along to this friendly, accessible and affordable show. Set over 3-days the art& show has over 120 artists work for sale & commission from a wide price range of £10-£10,000+. Its a chance to actually meet the artists, talk to them about their work and inspirations and buy and commission direct. Artists taking part in the show pay

Dutch Silver Miniature Collection Proves Popular at Auction

Olympia Auctions is thrilled with the result achieved this week for a highly unusual private collection of Dutch solid silver miniature household objects. The silver pieces, which were down-sized versions of the real thing, proved very popular with buyers far and wide, with bidding on the internet and the telephones. Among the highlights was a pierced and engraved miniature basket with four tiny bottles inside. The basket was intricately engraved with urns and swags and a central finial, which took the form of detachable sugar caster. It sold for a staggering £16,250 - 13 times its pre-sale low estimate of

Rare 10th Century Saxon Gold Ring Found by Metal Detectorist in a Field in West Sussex Expected To Fetch Up To £12,000 in Auction at Noonans

Rare 10th Century Saxon Gold Ring Found by Metal Detectorist in a Field in West Sussex Expected To Fetch Up To £12,000 in Auction at Noonans A rare 10th century Saxon gold and enamel ring found in a field on Father’s Day (2021) in West Sussex is expected to fetch up to £12,000 when it is offered at Noonans Mayfair in a sale of Jewellery, Watches, silver, and objects of vertu on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. It was on Father’s Day (June 20, 2021), that Peter told his nine-year-old daughter Maya that he would “bring home gold today” and he

Irish goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly’s work go under the Sotheby’s hammer

For the first time in history an Irish high jewellery maker will showcase his works at auction in the US.  October 22nd sees the inclusion of Mayo based jewellery designer and goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly in Sotheby’s Important Jewels live auction in New York.  In the face of a global pandemic creating uncertainty with many small businesses who depend on international trade for expansion, the inclusion of two of Nigel O’Reilly’s pieces in the renowned auction house’s October sale marks a progressive step forward towards ‘the new normal’ for private business in Ireland.  Hailing from and working in Mayo, Nigel has

Open Studios Bishopsland Educational Trust

Open Studios @ Bishopsland Educational Trust On Saturday 6 August between 2pm and 5pm the workshops and exhibition space at Bishopsland Educational Trust will be open to the general public.  There will be demonstrations of traditional hand craft silversmithing techniques and an exhibition & sale of work produced here by this year's resident-makers and a number of fellows, including Malcolm Appleby, Bryony Knox, Alice Fry, Nan Nan Liu and Sheila MacDonald. The event is free to attend. Bishopsland Educational Trust, Dunsden, S Oxfordshire, RG4 9NR c.murdoch@bishopsland.org.uk   Photo : Yuyi Cheng Chalice 2022

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2024

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair  17 - 20 October 2024 Victoria Baths, Manchester Plans for this October’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair – our 17th no less – are ramping up. We’ve got lots of exciting new content for you and over 200 makers to browse and buy from, including the best of our regular exhibitors and many new makers joining us for the first time.  Our exhibitor line up is now up on our website so have a browse and start saving! Tickets will go on sale in late July. GNCCF has always been the best place in the

MAD About Jewelry

MAD About Jewelry 5 - 8 May 2024 Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus CircleNew York, NY, 10019 United States Museum of Arts and Design will present   MAD About Jewelry ,  its annual benefit sale of contemporary jewelry featuring designs from 50 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists. MAD About Jewelry   has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary, artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. MAD About Jewelry is free with Museum admission. MAD About

Raw Pearls Celebrate After Record Breaking IJL

Raw Pearls, one of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, have announced that they had their most successful IJL ever after exhibiting there earlier this week for what was their 6 th  year at Olympia.   Many visitors took advantage of the discounted prices Raw Pearls had on offer as part of their huge clearance sale at the show. They have reported that the most popular items were cultured Tahitian strings, nucleated freshwater strings both round and baroque, and also, in line with recent fashion trends, larger baroque freshwater strings. Director, Miranda Raw went on to say “We were thrilled with

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019 31 May – 2 June 2019 Tickets are now on sale for the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, which will take place within the beautiful grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex from Friday, 31 May – Sunday, 2 June, 2019. The Festival, which is open each day from 10am – 5pm, offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying “I made that!” With almost 1,000 places to have-a-go in workshops

Rare Opportunity to Purchase £15,000 Earrings Arises

A magnificent pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London Jewellers Graff, which was once described as ‘the finest jewellers in the world’ is an eye-catching entry in Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1st August.  The earrings are described as ‘asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds’, and have been given a conservative estimate of £10,000 - £15,000.  Made by London Jewellers Graff, the earrings emit luxury and are sure to be of exceptional quality. The company’s founder and chairman, Laurence Graff OBE, is an enthusiastic buyer of the largest and most

COSMIMA 2018

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Loot 2019

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Loot 2018

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A new home for silversmithing

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Learn Hand Engraving in London - Three Day Intensive Course

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Learn Hand Engraving in London - Three Day Intensive Course

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Learn Hand Engraving in London with the Hand Engravers Association

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Learn Hand Engraving in London with the Hand Engravers Association

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Chasing & Repousse Masterclass with Bryony Knox

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Learn Hand Engraving with The Hand Engravers Association The Hand Engravers Association has been running these popular courses for many years and is delighted to announce its first course at the Goldsmiths’ Centre this autumn. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional jeweller or silversmith looking to diversify your skills - the 'Hand Engraving: Basic Principals' courses are an in depth introduction to the techniques and tools of hand engraving. Taught by award winning tutor Wayne Parrott, the class size is kept to just eight students and run over six evenings so students have time to practice and

The Handmade Fair 2017

The Handmade Fair is brought to you by Kirstie Allsopp and is all about appreciating the beauty of handmade, and learning the skills to become a maker yourself. Whether your day at the Fair teaches you how to make something yourself, upcycle a piece you already own, or if you buy it from an expert, it’s here to help everyone to make their life a little more beautiful. The Shopping Villages are full to the brim with handmade products of the highest quality, brought to you by our hand-picked and incredibly talented makers, along with an enviable range of tools

Jewellery Quarter BID sponsors micro Businesses at event

JQ designer makers are preparing to show off their talents at a new event dedicated to uniting makers, builders and inventors from around the world. A collective of talented designer makers from the Jewellery Quarter are set to exhibit at a brand new international show at the NEC next month. Anticipated to be one of the biggest creative events of the year, Makers Central brings together makers, customers, suppliers and hobbyists to share ideas, products, techniques and tools. To promote the vibrant, creative maker community that exists in the area, the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is sponsoring a

Sian Evans Second Aluminium collection, Pars Pro Toto, Crosses the Boundaries of Art, Design and Fashion

Sian Evans is an award-winning British Jewellery designer, living and working in London. Her new collection, Pars Pro Toto, was launched at Paris Fashion Week last year to wide acclaim.  Sian’s love of archaeology, fashion, nature and technology; the history of tools and materials have informed her collections since she started her creative practice. Sian Evans Jewellery was first established in 1986, developing into an international label during the 1990s.  Sian is a lapsed fossil collector, brought up on the Jurassic coast in Dorset where she studied Geology. She has created pieces which are reminiscent of microscopic fossils, diatoms and

Stone Setting: One Day Intensive Course: One Day Intensive Course with Cardinal of London

Stone Setting: One Day Intensive Course with Lukasz Pasikowski from Cardinal of London Learn stone setting techniques Star setting/raised grain Flush (Gypsy) setting Gemstones provided Take home set piece of jewellery Learn from an experienced Jeweller During this one day course you will learn how to set with two different techniques, Star Setting (or raised grain setting) and Flush (or Gypsy) setting. This course is designed for beginners and  intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Level: This course is designed for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Time:  10:30am-6.00pm Price:  £130 Tools and materials included

Birmingham's historic JW Evans silver factory goes global

A glimpse into Britain's bygone age of silver has been rolled out to a worldwide audience after the historic JW Evans Silver Factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter was chosen to feature in a new series of virtual tours produced by English Heritage and Google Arts and Culture. Until now, the 19th century silversmith factory, which opened in 1881 and closed 127 years later with all the old tools, machinery and half-finished silverware still in place, has been open just two days a fortnight, offering guided tours only. But after the new partnership, between English Heritage who bought it from the

New Online Jewellery Platform ‘Vimanas’ Simplifies Selling Jewellery Online

Earn revenue from creative designs with ease using the brand new  Vimanas  platform for unique and innovative jewellery creators.  The  Vimanas  platform will allow people to shop, customise, design, and sell what they create using the one-of-a-kind online jewellery platform. Offering the greatest range of customisation options giving individuals creative freedom to truly express themselves with their jewellery, they make this possible with impressive user-friendly online tools and 3D printing techniques. Any budding jewellery designer will know all too well the potential hassle – not to mention expense – of getting their designs in the public domain and shipped for

The Handmade Fair 2017

The Handmade Fair is brought to you by Kirstie Allsopp and is all about appreciating the beauty of handmade, and learning the skills to become a maker yourself. Whether your day at the Fair teaches you how to make something yourself, upcycle a piece you already own, or if you buy it from an expert, it’s here to help everyone to make their life a little more beautiful. The Shopping Villages are full to the brim with handmade products of the highest quality, brought to you by our hand-picked and incredibly talented makers, along with an enviable range of tools

Collective a Maker’s Exhibition - Craft Central, London

Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new designer-makers are staging an exhibition.  Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition  runs from 15-20 November 2016, and will showcase a unique blend of styles and media, including jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and breath taking ceramics. All thirteen are members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly development programme that gives selected emerging makers the tools and skills to create a sustainable and successful business. All were awarded places as the southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary

Silver Speaks: The Silversmiths' Toolbox Talk

Contemporary British Silversmiths is partnering with the V&A, the London Design Festival and the Goldsmiths' Centre to deliver a series of exciting events to promote silver in contemporary life. Over nine days in September, the London Design Festival features hundreds of events taking place across London, showcasing the city's pivotal role in global design. The London Design Festival 2016 will be held 17-25 September. Talk: The Silversmiths' Toolbox In Conversation with Contemporary British Silversmiths Join five prestigious members of Contemporary British Silversmiths in conversation on the importance of tools and materials to their practice. Led by Silver Speaks: Form exhibition

Introduction To Micro-Setting

Micro-setting applied to bespoke handmade jewellery can lead to spectacular results. Ideal for beginners, this course with highly experienced tutor Harry Forster-Stringer will help jewellers and stone setters to explore the advantages of micro-setting. Start to understand how to set up a specialist workbench, efficiently use a microscope, install GRS Air Gravers as well as prepare tools for optimum use.  Introduction To Micro-Setting Date: Sat 10 September 2016 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm, £199   What: Experimental Workshop Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London. EC1M 5AD www.goldsmiths-centre.org

David Warren, International Jewellery Director of Christie’s to speak at NCDIA UK Launch

The Natural Colour Diamond Association (NCDIA) is a non-profit membership organisation whose mission is to train, enlighten and educate the global jewellery community about natural colour diamonds. Since 2003 the association has been spreading their collective expertise through various educational programmes.  Whilst the public is increasingly knowledgeable about white diamonds, there is still a lack of reliable information about natural colour diamonds. The NCDIA seeks to address this by disseminating the most up-to-date gemological information to their members and supplying them with trustworthy marketing and promotional tools. Yves Frey, a specialist in natural colour diamonds, has been a member for 10

Cutlery Design Challenge, Institute of Making and Worshipful Company of Cutlers

Earlier this year the Institute of Making and Worshipful Company of Cutlers launched a very exiting design challenge to design and make a new implement, tool or device for eating. The art, craft and science of what we eat and how we eat it has engaged civilisations across the ages. Rituals, routines, manners and methods have been developed to ensure that the way we eat and the tools we use to eat with perform a huge range of functions; from preventing us contaminating our food with unwashed hands, to marking us out as from a particular social class. in recent

Advanced Stone Setting

Advanced Stone Setting The course will be led by Scott McIntyre, Scott has over 21 years of experience in the trade, working in a variety of workshops in Glasgow and Edinburgh. In his career, he has picked up an extensive skill-set from these various places and worked tirelessly to ensure he’s at the very top of his game where he has received a high level of intense training. He now works as head Goldsmith in the incredible  Brazen Studios . Price of the class includes all materials, tools, stones and lunch per day. This advanced stone setting course is for people

Shine On: Carolina Bucci & her Superstellar Collection

Carolina Bucci is a jewellery designer whose creations are synonymous with a modern and effortless sense of luxury. Her jewellery is a vibrant re-invention of her family’s rich heritage, and it has redefined what fine jewellery can be, and how it should be worn. Working with the same techniques and tools used by her great-grandfather, who founded the family business in Florence in 1885, the designer continues to explore new methods of her craft. She creates unique pieces that combine the tradition of Florentine artisanship with a distinctly hip and modern sensibility. How is a star born? In Carolina's own

GIA Museum Acquires Highlights of the Joel and Barbara Hauser Mineral Collection

GIA’s museum has acquired 63 ornamental minerals of exceptional size and quality, made possible through a generous donation by the family of Joel and Barbara Hauser. Many of the pieces are from localities with restricted access or that are no longer producing. These serve as prime learning tools for students and visitors to GIA about mineral formation and lapidary artistry. Nearly 50 of these minerals went on view at the Institute’s Carlsbad museum on Nov. 9 2016.       For more than 60 years, native Californian Joel Hauser ardently pursued his hobby of collecting agates, geodes, ornamental minerals and petrified wood. His decades

Jewellery Display Cabinates Etc

Jewellery Display Cabinates Etc For Sale A selection of jewellery cabinates and display units All units come empty and no stock included. All custom made to spec a few years old. 7x Free Standing Wall Cabinets Wood finish, Glass lockable sliding doors With inbuilt LED lighting strip shelving Lockable double door underneath for storage Dimensions 220cm Height x 104cm Width x 50cm deep £400 Each 4x Serving Desks Wood finish, Glass Topped LED logo front panel, Lockable draw to back Plug to base of leg, with chair Dimensions 80cm Height x 110cm Width x 50cm deep £150 Each 3x Serving

Re:Fine Holiday 2017

The Store at MAD Launches RE:FINE Holiday 2017 Featuring 32 International Fine Jewelers On Thursday, November 16th, from 5:30 – 8:30pm The Store at MAD is pleased to premiere its new collection of contemporary fine jewelry for sale. RE:FINE Holiday 2017, previously known as Redefining Fine Jewelry will bring together a highly curated group of 32 international artists and designers, including eight jewelers selected for their alternative bridal collections. The Store’s entry into bridal jewelry is in keeping with its RE:FINE philosophy, which focuses on today’s woman’s desire for jewelry that bespeaks her personal style. All RE:FINE artists offer a

BE JEWELLED

Be Jewelled  Open Studio exhibition and sale of jewellery by the Flux Studios collective Showing at Fux Studios, 14 of the most exciting jewellers whose exceptional creativity is forged from the streets of South London:  Alex Yule Barbara Yarde Barbora Rybarova Becky Dockree Elena Timbaliuc Emma McGilchrist Ezra December Heidi Agbowu Ilona Guest Jacqui Qinn Katherine Brunacci  Maggie Laing Raffaella Nissi Vicky Forrester Celebrating our diversity with influences from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Slovakia, Moldova, Nigeria, The Carribean, Tasmania  Also showing at Vanguard Court: Creatives including Musu Quilts Black Cactus printed textiles Chris Keenan ceramics Carina Ciscato ceramics

New Showcase App Launches to Release Industry ‘Hidden’ Stock

Two  experienced  professionals  from  within  the  jewellery  trade have launched   a  revolutionary  app  to  the  marketplace. The  app  enables  members  of  the  trade  to  both  showcase  and  source  jewellery,  watches  and  antiques  and  if  they  so  wish,  advertise  items  for  sale  to  consum ers . Fundamental  to  the  anticipated  success  of  the  app  is  its  new  and  original  concept  which   is  based  on  providing  an  innovative,  cost  effective  selling  tool  in  an  easy  to  use  and  manage  platform. Sellers  on  the  app  will  be  able  to  list  items  for  sale ;  at  trade  prices  for  fellow  professionals  and/or 

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these intensive, online “two-day plus” sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Our next courses: Saturday 10th June – Sunday 11th June 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 24th June 2023)   Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th October 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 11th November 2023) Times Courses run 10am – 4pm each day (UK time) Cost : £260 (members) / £295 (non-members) The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver,

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these intensive, online “two-day plus” sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Our next courses: Saturday 10th June – Sunday 11th June 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 24th June 2023)   Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th October 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 11th November 2023) Times Courses run 10am – 4pm each day (UK time) Cost : £260 (members) / £295 (non-members) The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver,

Suppliers

Knowing where to get what can be half the battle. Here we created a signpost list of trade suppliers offering a wide selection of tools, bullion, findings etc... Bullion Suppliers Baird & Co www.goldline.co.uk Bellore Rashbel www.rashbel.co.uk Betts Metal Sales www.bettsmetalsales.com Cooksongold www.cooksongold.com Palmer Metals www.palmermetals.co.uk Fairtrade Refiners, Casters, Manufacturers & Suppliers Cookson Precious Metals Contact person: Rob Taylor www.cooksongold.com CRED Contact person: Alan Frampton credjewellery.com Hockley Mint Contact person: Gary Wroe www.hockleymint.co.uk S&P Trading Contact person: Patrick Schein www.patrickschein.com Vipa Design Contact person: Peter Crump www.vipadesigns.co.uk Weston Beamor Contact person: Glen Day www.westonbeamor.co.uk Finding Suppliers Cooksongold www.cooksongold.com Bellore Rashbel

News Edit: 24 November 2024

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels unveils 4 stunning Rose de Noël pieces in celebration of the holiday season, from pendants to earrings in eye-catching combinations and sporting floral motifs SCMP reports: The intricate designs, including grey mother-of-pearl and vibrant turquoise gemstones set in gold, are inspired by winter flowers and dedicated to the beauty of nature. www.scmp.com Independent jewellers realise potential of physical stores FT reports: A shift in focus from ecommerce is in response to demand from clients for a more personal, tactile experience. www.ft.com In honour