Search Results

Bench Jeweller, Completedworks - Marylebone, London

Bench Jeweller (Part Time) Completedworks Marylebone, London About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Part Time Bench Jeweller to carry out high quality bench work, contribute to bespoke and repair projects, and support the team in delivering exceptional craftsmanship. The role will be based in our studio in Marylebone, London, and is a key position within the company, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our workshop. Key Responsibilities Fulfilling the in-house production needs of bridal and bespoke fine jewellery orders to tight deadlines, as well as ad-hoc repair and resizing needs; Problem solving production

Bench Jewellers Recruitment Open Evening

Bench Jewellers Recruitment Open Evening Signet Jewellers Repairs Workshop Hockley, Birmingham  6pm, Thursday 9th November 2017 Signet Jewelers UK Interested in finding out more about becoming a Jeweller / Bench Repairer for our business? Come and visit our brand new jewellery repairs workshop in Hockley, Birmingham and find out more about working for Signet! Shine with Signet The UK’s largest jewellery retailer is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our passionate team of Jewellery and Watch Technicians. We’ve recently been very busy refurbishing our Birmingham Repairs Service Centre, located Hockley near the Jewellery Quarter and now we’re looking to

Jewellery Studio at Flux – Bench Space Available

Jewellery Studio at Flux – Bench Space Available SE5 8QT Jewellery Studio at Flux – Bench space Available –  Apply now Looking for a specialist studio to advance your jewellery practice? We’re seeking new members to join our vibrant collective of jewellers at Flux Studios.  Membership costs £295 pcm and provides 24/7 access to our well-equipped jewellery studios in South London. Work independently to your own requirements. /// Take advantage of our collective knowledge and experience in the jewellery field; share in-house technical / design / business development to further advance individual jewellery practice. For more information Find us on

Studio Share - Jewellers Bench Space Available

Studio Share - Jewellers Bench Space Available Thames Side Studios, South East London  £120/month Bright new workshop overlooking the river on Thames Side Studios premises with lots of natural light. Shared with 2 others (CAD technician & painter, both use it very occasionally only). You would basically have the studio to yourself most of the time! The size of it is 4x3m and about half is taken up by painting materials such as canvases. Site has 24hr access, parking and over night security guard. Over 400 artist studios on the site with a community of creative people. We currently need

Studio Share - Jewellers Bench Space Available

Studio Share - Jewellers Bench Space Available Thames Side Studios, South East London  £120/month Bright new workshop overlooking the river on Thames Side Studios premises with lots of natural light. Shared with 2 others (CAD technician & painter, both use it very occasionally only). You would basically have the studio to yourself most of the time! The size of it is 4x3m and about half is taken up by painting materials such as canvases. Site has 24hr access, parking and over night security guard. Over 400 artist studios on the site with a community of creative people. We currently need

Bench space available in shared London studio - £300pm inc bills

Bench space available in shared London studio - £300pm inc bills Bench spaces available in shared London studio £300pm inc bills available from today! 24 hour access, to your own personal bench space, 7 days per week. Shared studio space facilities are: Propane Torch and torch area Durston Rolling mill Polisher Vices Pickle pot Ultrasonic Tree trunks for hammering Central design table Chemical storage Building amenities: 24hour access 7am-5pm weekday reception Plus we have a newly refurbished communal kitchens, social spaces, Meeting rooms Wifi and Showers. 30mins to Hatton Garden, lots of transport links from Stratford station.  For more details

Experienced Bench Jeweller, Tessa Metcalfe Jewellery - Laystall Street, Hatton Garden

Experienced Bench Jeweller Tessa Metcalfe Jewellery 6 Laystall Street, Hatton Garden EC1R 4PA Type: Part time - 3 days per week  Starting salary: £27,450 per annum pro rata (£22 per/hour) I am looking for an experienced jeweller to join our small workshop team to lovingly handmake my jewellery from start to finish in small batches. You need to have a minimum of three years workshop experience and be proficient in both cast and handmade jewellery making techniques. You need a sentiment that enjoys getting your head into a repetitive task like cleaning up a pile of castings or soldering chain, completing

Jeweller / Bench Jeweller, Ashes With Art - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/61JVBZu0TDM] The role Jeweller / Bench Jeweller Ashes With Art Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham It’s time to add a 5 Jeweller to our Birmingham studio! If you are looking for your next exciting role or have been waiting for the right opportunity to progress your career in a high performing team and studio, we would love to hear from you. As a business we continually innovate and develop our product set. The quality of our jewellery is exceptional, our service is flawless and we celebrate the customer. We create a positive working environment and believe all staff should have

35th Marzee International Graduate Show

35th Marzee International Graduate Show Galerie Marzee can be visited again without prior appointment. If you want to visit us with a large group of people, please let us know in advance. We will of course be available by telephone and e-mail and it is possible to send orders to you Held every year from August to October, the Marzee International Graduate Show is undoubtedly the highlight of our exhibition calendar and with it we aim to endorse the work of a new generation of jewellery artists; to increase their exposure to the wider public and to encourage a dialogue

Bits and Bobs

Keeping up to date with the goings on outside of the workshop and away from the bench helps widen the peripheral vision.  W e've compiled a list of national and international jewellery publication titles including newsletters, magazines and our favourite blogs to help keep you in touch with the wider world...

Give the Gift of Time

It's that time of year full of festive cheer but the quest for finding that perfect gift can set your patience on fire! As your list of errands become never-ending, pop your feet up, grab a jug of mulled wine and let Benchpeg guide you through a gift guide guaranteed to stand the test of time. How about something sparkly for your sister, something bright  for your niece, sleek and sharp for your brother or what about something dainty for your ? When it comes to picking the perfect timepiece, the array of styles, designs and fits are endless! We've got your

PRESS RELEASE: Sustainable Engagement Rings to Fall in Love With, Featuring SCS-Certified Diamonds

What if your engagement ring could express more than your love — what if it could reflect your values, your future, and your shared hope for the planet?  This engagement season, let your love story reflect with intention. Whether you’re planning a heartfelt proposal or choosing a ring together, lab-grown diamonds with third-party SCS Sustainability Certification offer more than breathtaking beauty—they offer traceability, environmental responsibility, and peace of mind. These diamonds aren’t just radiant; they’re reflections of your commitment to each other and the Earth. An engagement ring is a symbol of forever. It's a promise etched in precious metal

Great Scots in Isolation @ The Scottish Gallery

Great Scots  The Scottish Gallery Online 3 - 27 June 2020 The Scottish Gallery are pleased to introduce  Great Scots in Isolation , which is a series of short 1-2 minute films by Scottish Gallery artists from Scotland, UK and internationally. The Scottish Gallery wants to show solidarity to all at this time of isolation and let you into our artists' worlds.  When the country went into lockdown on the 23rd March 2020, our lives changed dramatically. As the world around us closed down, our instinct was to reach out to our artists and allow them to have a voice [youtube [youtube [youtube [youtube [youtube [youtube

Grown-up Glitter for AW18

Your September diary may not be booked full of evening soirees full of schmoozing and boozing, but don't let that stop you from working some serious sparkle into your jewellery game this season! Statement looks guarenteed to cause a few head turns are all a-rage this September so why not up your accessories game with some red-carpet worthy sparkle and upgrade low-key day-to-night attire with a touch of razzle dazzle! Dip into a shower of dazzling showstoppers with  décolletage  grazers dripping in crystal motifs, neckline grabbers encrusted in multi-coloured sparklers and lollipop rings dusted in light-catching rocks! From subtle flashes

Spell Out Your Love In all Things Fine

February 14th has sauntered her way back onto the scene in her aromatic scent of expectation and lust for all things passionate, sensual and romantic. The gift of love for that special little someone in your life is really rather simple; everyone wants to be feel special, understood and cherished. In this day and age we all like to be creative, innovative and impressive in how we suprise our admirer on the annointed day of love. Yet let's face it sometimes stripping it back to the simple basics can often trump the fancy niceties and pack more of a punch

Creative Urges 2018

Creative Urges 2018 Students Take the Studio for Camberwell Arts Festival 2018 Summer is here and it’s time to let the Flux Studio students shine. We’re giving them reign over our studio to indulge their creative urges. You’re invited too! Join us for a week of thrills including student exhibitions, jewellery demonstrations, family workshops and more. Celebrating the wild creativity of our students at Flux To coincide with Camberwell Arts Week we’re highlighting our brilliant jewellery students at work. We open our doors for you to see them in action. Watch them work their magic to transform raw materials into

Jewellery Surgery at K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

Jewellery Surgery at K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Let us help you solve your technical and design problems 1 or 2 Day Course - Saturdays 10 and/or 17 Mar 2018 What will be taught? As a maker we all face challenges from time to time: We get stuck with our technical skills, progress or design development and wish we had someone to talk to and discuss it with! On this course you will have the possibility to get advise on the practical and design problems you come across when making jewellery. It will focus on your specific project, your work in

Contact us

Thanks for popping by, please read on for the contact details of the department you are looking to make contact with. To Say Hello To drop us a line to say hello or let us know what you think about the website, newsletter,  or provide some feedback on how we could improve our services please email info@benchpeg.com Editorial Team - Submissions If you have some news, a press release or an opportunity or call for applications you'd like to share please email the Editorial Team at info@benchpeg.com Recruitment Team - Jobs, Vacancies and Recruitment Advertising  If you would like to use the

PRESS RELEASE: Andrea Lucille Pooler Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds and S.N.J Creations

Andrea Lucille Pooler Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds and S.N.J Creations Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Lucille Pooler as Chief Operating Officer for the group’s divisions. With more than 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Pooler combines strategic leadership with a deep understanding of both the artistry and business of fine jewelry. Her expertise spans manufacturing, retail, and wholesale channels, bridging creative direction with data-driven execution to help jewelry companies grow with structure and purpose. Andrea began her career as a bench jeweler and

PRESS RELEASE: Andrea Lucille Pooler Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds and S.N.J Creations

Andrea Lucille Pooler Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds and S.N.J Creations Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Lucille Pooler as Chief Operating Officer for the group’s divisions. With more than 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Pooler combines strategic leadership with a deep understanding of both the artistry and business of fine jewelry. Her expertise spans manufacturing, retail, and wholesale channels, bridging creative direction with data-driven execution to help jewelry companies grow with structure and purpose. Andrea began her career as a bench jeweler and

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

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Senior Designer

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Senior Designer As a Senior CAD Designer, I have a background in bench working and handmade jewellery design, which means I fully appreciate the intricacies of creating jewellery.  I am experienced in creating and preparing designs for all types of rings, settings, earrings, brooches, bangles and pendants.  I specialise in designing bespoke jewellery for designers, jewellers and manufacturers, which means I know how a CAD design must be developed in order to succeed and flourish during the next phases of manufacture.  Preparation and planning always pays off during the prototyping and casting phases, so my thorough

Advertise with Benchpeg

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

Jobbing Jeweller / Goldsmith, The Jewellery Repair Centre Bromley - South London / Kent

The role Jobbing Jeweller / Goldsmith The Jewellery Repair Centre Bromley Bromley, Kent / South East London We are seeking an experienced Jobbing Jeweller / Goldsmith to join a very busy, well-established jewellers in Bromley serving South East London and Kent. About Us We are an independent, family-run retail jeweller established in 1983, proudly serving the Bromley community for over 40 years. Full Time Goldsmith / Jobbing Jeweller We are seeking an experienced and skilled Goldsmith / Jobbing Jeweller to join our dedicated team. The role involves a variety of bench work and jewellery repairs, with the opportunity to contribute

PRESS RELEASE: The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council welcomes four new council members

The prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has announced the appointment of four new Council Members, further strengthening the organisation’s breadth of expertise across craftsmanship, education, design and industry leadership. Following an open call that attracted an exceptionally high standard of applications, the GC&DC has welcomed Andrew Berry, Lili Capelle, Rebecca Joselyn and Ray Walton to its Council. Each brings a distinctive perspective shaped by decades of hands-on experience at the bench, in education, and in leadership roles across the jewellery and silversmithing sector. Andrew Berry is a goldsmith and educator who has run his own retail shop and

PRESS RELEASE: Plumpton College - A hands on Level 2 jewellery course based in technical and real world skills

At Plumpton College, the Level 2 Jewellery Making program (Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Creative Craft (Heritage & Traditional Crafts)) is a comprehensive and hands on curriculum that covers skills such as drawing, jewellery fabrication, design development, and TIG welding.  This well rounded approach ensures learners not only master the technical aspects of jewellery production but also develop a strong artistic foundation and the ability to communicate their ideas visually. Technical and Practical Mastery We have a strong emphasis on introducing technical and practical mastery from the very beginning of the jewellery making program. Students are encouraged to develop hands Bench

Jewellers’ quick reference guide to working with gemstones by Sally Spencer FGA DGA

Jewellers, have you ever experienced that heart-stopping moment when you've accidently damaged a gemstone? As a gemmologist & jeweller, I understand the frustration & potential financial loss when a gemstone is damaged. This guide is specifically designed for jewellers, sharing valuable gemmological information to help prevent costly mishaps. Keep this guide on your bench as a quick reference when designing, setting or working on any piece of jewellery.   Covering a wide range of gemstones, from common amethyst to rarer sillimanite,  this resource provides crucial information on each stone's  durability . Further information includes: Will a gemstone  survive contact with

Benchpeg turns 18!

Unbelievably ( to us )  t his February, the 6th to be exact, Benchpeg turned 18. Benchpeg was formed back in 2006, in an environment where the jewellery, silver and allied trades faced myriad challenges such as fragmentation and lack of interconnectivity and when digital media was in its infancy. Yes, we’re that old. We hope that we have helped address some of those issues over the last 18 years. We couldn't have made it this far down the road without our fantastic community of jewellers, retailers, makers, silversmiths, educators, those at the bench and those in the background, the

From Inspiration to Innovation Breakfast Event

From Inspiration To Innovation Breakfast! A Jewellery Collective Event 8 -10am, Thursday 19th September Hatton Garden, London Complimentary Breakfast From Inspiration to Innovation Breakfast Event ! This event is brought to you in partnership with Hatton Garden BID A captivating keynote and panel discussion featuring leading figures from the world of jewellery. Come and gain insights, get inspired, and discover how to transform your creative vision into reality. Co Founder of Dower & Hall Dan Dower has 40 + years experience at the bench, design desk and latterly the computer doing 3D design. Always learning, experimenting and practicing his skills,

PRESS RELEASE: Sixpences made from recycled silver pass the Trial of the Pyx

A limited run of collectible sixpences made from X-Ray silver are among the coins that have passed the Trial of the Pyx, one of the UK’s oldest judicial processes.     The 700-year-old process aims to protect consumers by upholding the quality of the nation’s coinage through rigorous testing – as important today as it was at the first recorded public trial in 1248.     The Verdict is the last stage of the Trial, which was opened in February and is presided over by the King’s Remembrancer, Senior Master (Jeremy David) Cook of the Kings’ Bench Division of the High

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

Professional Development Courses at the Goldsmiths' Centre

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell is the leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths. Join our new network, Link at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, for the industry and wider design community by registering for free today. You will be amongst the first to hear about what’s on via our members’ e-newsletter; get priority tickets for in-demand short courses and specialist events; and receive exclusive benefits, including private view invitations and discounts from our café, Bench. Link up as a member at www.goldsmiths-centre.org  and discover our packed programme on offer this season: SILVER SPEAKS: FORM Until Fri 23 September 2016 Mon

Sparking Christmas at NumberNinetyFour - London, E2

NumberNinetyFour is a jewellery shop set on Columbia Road in Shoreditch in the East End of London, famous for it's Sunday flower market and range of independent shops and galleries. Owner,  jeweller Simon Rees, has been creating beautiful pieces for over twenty five years. He now designs and makes wonderful bespoke jewellery from his bench at NumberNinetyFour, specialising in engagement, wedding and partnership rings. Alongside Simon's work, NumberNinetyFour showcases the work of exciting contemporary jewellery designers. Regularly transforming the space, each group or artist exhibit in the shop from one to three months. Dates : 7 – 24 December 2016

Head Goldsmith, Sia Taylor - Bristol

Head Goldsmith Sia Taylor  Bristol Position:  Full time - part time applications considered Start Date:  ASAP Salary:  From £36k, based on experience Application Deadline:  Friday 27th March Bench Tests and Interviews : 7th – 10th April About Sia Taylor Sia Taylor creates delicate, timeless pieces inspired by the natural world, working from her studio in Somerset. Our team of Goldsmiths work from our second studio in the creative city of Bristol. Founded by designer Sia Taylor almost 20 years ago, the brand is recognised internationally for its poetic aesthetic, subtle elegance, and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Our studio culture values