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.

Goldsmiths’ Fair features an energetic, fresh trailblazing contingent of hot young emerging talent as well as established master-craftsmen at the height of their creativity and skills.  The breadth and variety of stunning jewellery and innovative silver at the Fair is overwhelming.

The gilded rooms of Goldsmiths’ Hall are filled with rows of capsule boutiques each one offering a cornucopia of original jewels and stunning silver by individual designer-makers from around the country.  90 exhibitors take part each week, with a change over in the middle necessitating a second visit to fully appreciate the complete spectrum of creative diversity that the Fair offers.

One of the special and most loved aspects of the Fair is that all the designer-makers attend in person and hence are able to offer a highly personal, bespoke service, providing the opportunity to buy directly from them or commission something quite unique. 

Week One - Monday, September 26 to Sunday, October 2

Week Two - Tuesday, October 4 to Sunday, October 9

Closed Monday October 3 for change over of exhibitors

11am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday (last entry 6.30pm)

10am to 6.00pm Saturday and Sunday (last entry 5.30pm)

Entrance by catalogue purchasable on the door (£7 for one week, £12 for two weeks)

FACTS:

The 29th annual Goldsmiths’ Fair (first Fair took place in 1983)

A selling exhibition open to the public and trade.

90 exhibitors each week (107 jewellers and 61 silversmiths)

11 exhibitors take part in both weeks

All the exhibitors are vetted by the Goldsmiths’ Company

10 recent graduates have been granted a stand, a loan and a bursary by the Goldsmiths’ Company

Prices range from £60 upwards

All the silver and precious metal jewellery is hallmarked by one of the four UK Assay Offices.

Licensed Café on site offering drinks, refreshments and cream teas.

 

UNDERGROUND STATIONS:

St Paul’s, Mansion House, Barbican, Bank

BUSES:

8, 11, 25, 100, 242, 56, 521