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  1933 Double Eagle on view at Goldsmiths' Hall

  10 February 2012

  The 1933 Double Eagle is a legend in coin collecting terms. It is possibly the most valuable ounce of gold in the world, inspiring the passions of kings, presidents, collectors, and thieves. In 2002, a 1933 Double Eagle sold for 7.6 million dollars, making it the most expensive gold coin in the world to come to auction up to that time. The actual coin going on display in London has never come to auction and is one of a handful of 1933 Double Eagles known in the world. Read more...

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  Goldsmith Jacqueline Mina awarded an OBE

  04 January 2012

  Jacqueline Mina who has long enjoyed a reputation for her technical brilliance and unorthodox approach to traditional goldsmithing techniques, resulting in sensuous and understated jewellery, has been awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to art. Read more...

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  Gold: Power and Allure

  03 January 2012

  “Gold: Power and Allure” is the most comprehensive and ambitious exhibition ever staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall. It powerfully tells the rich and previously untold story of Britain and its relationship with gold, demonstrating the country’s unique golden heritage.  Read more...

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  Introducing Charlotte Tollyfield

  28 November 2011

  In the first of a new series of features, Who's Who in Gold and Silver asks its latest illustrious member, the designer silversmith Charlotte Tollyfield, 6 quickfire questions about herself and her work, discovering her passion for the blow torch in the process... Read more...

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  Meet The Maker: Michael Burton

  25 November 2011

  In memory of Michael Burton, who sadly passed away earlier this year, we are reprinting the interview Tom Bowtell carried out wth the hugely talented craftsman dubbed “the best silversmith in England” by the esteemed curator and critic Graham Hughes. Read more...

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  Young Designer Silversmith Award 2011

  01 November 2011

  The Victoria & Albert Museum in London was the venue for the culmination of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Young Designer Silversmith Award 2011. At a reception held on Tuesday evening, October 25, attended by the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, Hector Miller, himself a renowned silversmith, together with Rosemary Ransome Wallis Curator of the Collections at Goldsmiths’ Hall, a pair of stunning silver flower vases made by the winner of this year’s award, Shaun Grace (22), was presented to Mr Martin Roth, Director of the V&A Museum for the museum’s permanent collection. Read more...

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  Professional Jeweller "Hot 100" 2011

  08 September 2011

  Professional Jeweller, the authoritative journal for the British jewellery industry has selected Paul Dyson, Director of Promotions and Peter Taylor , Director of Training and Technology of the Goldsmiths’ Company to be part of its annual ‘Hot 100 List’ of the most influential and important names in the jewellery sector. Read more...

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  Goldsmiths' Fair 2011

  19 August 2011

  Goldsmiths’ Fair is a huge melting pot of unbridled, audacious creativity and skill. As well as being both informative and inspirational, it is an event where everyone, both exhibitor and visitor alike, shares a common passion for artistry, craftsmanship and the love of jewellery, silver and other precious objects. Read more...

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  Goldsmiths' Company Awards at New Designers 2011

  05 July 2011

  New Designers 2011 is the annual showcase of work from Britain’s leading graduate designers, representing the best in contemporary design. As well as presenting the two awards the Goldsmiths’ Company also sponsored the Jewellery and Precious Metalwork Zone at New Designers for the eighth consecutive year and had a stand in the centre of the zone offering students information on technology assistance and hallmarking requirements. Read more...

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  British Silversmith wins two major awards

  09 June 2011

  Wayne is one of the 300 craftsmen featured on the Goldsmiths’ Company’s on-line directory www.whoswhoingoldandsilver.com. The two awards were resented within days of each other, the first was The Balvenie Masters of Craft Awards for metal work presented at The Connaught Hotel in London on Thursday June 2, and the second was the overall Grand Prize of the prestigious 2011 Saul Bell Design Award Competition, together with first prize in the Holloware category. The Saul Bell Design awards were presented on Saturday June 4 at a glittering ceremony in Las Vegas.  Read more...