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IEG: T.GOLD 2023 Expands Its Showcase of Jewellery Technologies and Machinery

The Vicenza exhibition centre will once more host the most important international exhibition of advanced technologies for the jewellery industry: T.GOLD, the number one international showcase for innovation, featuring the most advanced jewellery machinery and the most recent developments in gold and jewellery manufacturing. Organised by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, it will be held on 20-24 January 2023, at the same time as Vicenzaoro January, the leading international exhibition for the gold and jewellery industry. With an even richer offering of technological solutions, T.GOLD presents an overview of new solutions for the production of gold and jewellery, attesting to

UK £1M CNC Machine Tool ‘Servitisation’ Rolled Out

Innovate UK-funded scheme will see businesses purchasing the capacity to manufacture products whilst the ‘ servitisation  provider’ retains responsibility for the machinery and its smooth running  with the scheme particularly focused towards SMEs. THE University of Huddersfield has teamed up with top engineering companies and research institutes for a £1 million pound project that aims to bring about massive improvements in competitiveness and efficiency for UK manufacturers. The goal is to extend the principle of “ servitisation ” to firms that use CNC machinery for precision-engineered products.  This means that a manufacturer does not – in the conventional way –

Avoid a Faux-Pas: Spotting a Fake Rolex

With the rate technology is improving, it’ s becoming easier and easier for the manufacturers of fake Rolex watches to copy the timepieces we all know and love. With the millions poured into research and development by the genuine manufacturers, the increasing ability to copy products with alarming  accuracy is taking a greater toll on the industry. With that in mind, we look at five ways to help you steer clear of fake watches. But be warned! With fakers even duplicating the very machinery the watchmakers use to make their watches with, the days of  easily spotting fakes are long

VICENZAORO 2025 - January Edition

VICENZAORO 2025 - January Edition 17 - 21 January 2025 Vicenza, Italia Vicenzaoro is in September and January: discover the next editions. The best of Made in Italy production from the main manufacturing districts and international excellences will present new products, collection previews and will launch the jewelry trends not to be missed. From precious stones to semi-components, from high jewellery creations to fashion and trendy products, the world of established and emerging watchmaking, up to the most innovative design solutions for packaging, visual merchandising and the most advanced machinery for the sector. vicenzaoro.com  

A new home for silversmithing

Scotland’s new home for silversmithing offers a thriving future for an ancient craft. A new home for silversmithing in Scotland aims to secure a thriving future for one of the country’s great and most ancient traditions. The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) is establishing The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop as a national centre where up to five silversmiths at a time can design and create stunning pieces from precious metals. Thanks to a generous bequest it is being fully equipped with the entire collection of tools, machinery and books built up by celebrated Scottish master silversmith Graham Stewart, of Dunblane, who died

VICENZAORO 2023

VICENZAORO 2023 20 to 24 January 2023 Vicenza, Italia A reference point for the entire supply chain and the chance to update technical skills, boost professional growth and disseminate shared values and best practices within the industry.  Vicenzaoro January 2023 - The Jewellery Boutique Show  confirms its commitment to promoting training and the culture of jewellery. Training and skill enhancement among today's and tomorrow's professionals are major topics for  Italian Exhibition Group , which will be staging the event  from 20 to 24 January 2023 , at Vicenza Expo Centre together with  T.Gold , the international exhibition for jewellery machinery and the

OROAREZZO 2025

OROAREZZO 2024 10 - 13 May 2025 Arezzo Fiere e Congressi,  Via Spallanzani, 23,  52100 Arezzo, Italy OROAREZZO is the reference event that integrates all Made in Italy industrial production into a system of excellence, serving the goldsmithing sector. From gold and silver manufacturing to jewelry production and innovative machinery: a complete offering that reflects all Italian know-how, creativity and innovation. OROAREZZO is the event where ideas are given shape, thanks to a network of suppliers who can satisfy the needs of developing unique creations and private labels. OROAREZZO is also a platform of interest for the fashion sector. The new Arezzo

VICENZAORO 2025 - September Edition

VICENZAORO 2025 - September Edition 5 - 9 September 2025 Vicenza, Italia Vicenzaoro is in September and January: discover the next editions. The best of Made in Italy production from the main manufacturing districts and international excellences will present new products, collection previews and will launch the jewelry trends not to be missed. From precious stones to semi-components, from high jewellery creations to fashion and trendy products, the world of established and emerging watchmaking, up to the most innovative design solutions for packaging, visual merchandising and the most advanced machinery for the sector. vicenzaoro.com  

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

Q Branch Bespoke Casting Opens Its Doors

A new casting facility ‘Q Branch Bespoke Casting’ have launched, opening their doors to jewellery trade customers across the UK. Srvices will be available to workshops, designers, makers, retailers and manufacturers alike. Q Branch Bespoke Casting will offer high quality precious metal casting for models and waxes in all commercial precious metal alloys with a special emphasis on platinum and palladium casting. Equipped with the highest quality machinery Q Branch will aim to deliver a friendly and reliable service at competitive prices.  Other services offered by Q Branch will include 3D Printing on one of their three Solidscape prototyping machines or in

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