Crafts Council launch crisis information hub for craftspeople and small businesses
Wednesday 25 March, 2020If you're a craftsperson affected by the national shutdown, the Crafts Council have just launched a useful resource.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – latest update
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Multi award-winning father and son silversmith duo create the ‘world’s most expensive piggybank'
We spoke to Philip Kydd, a silversmith for over 40 years and a member of the Goldsmiths’ Company since 1996, about creating the world's most expensive piggy bank with his son, James, also a member of the Company.
Marking 700 Years: The Goldsmiths' Company 2027 Strategy
2027 marks the 700th anniversary of the granting our first Royal Charter. Our new Company Strategy, which is now available to download, sets out our vision for these coming years.
Trial of the Pyx 2020
The Trial of the Pyx is one of Britain's oldest judicial processes, where coins produced by the Royal Mint are examined by the Goldsmiths' Company to ensure they are of the correct composition, weight and size. Discover how we have helped protect consumers through this year's Trial.
The 'Goldsmiths' Cup' - commissioned for HMS Prince of Wales
To mark the official commissioning of HMS Prince of Wales into the Royal Navy, the Goldsmiths’ Company commissioned Rauni Higson to make a commemorative silver cup.
15 Goldsmiths scoop awards at this year's Jewellery Oscars
Friday 28 February, 2020As part of our commitment to supporting craftspeople, we are once again extremely proud to be the founding and leading patron of the 2020 Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards. Find out which Goldsmiths stole the show this year.
Trial of the Pyx 2020 – protecting consumers for over 700 years
Tuesday 28 January, 2020Today at Goldsmiths’ Hall, members of the Goldsmiths’ Company have been helping to protect consumers by ensuring coins produced by the Royal Mint are up to standard in what’s known as the Trial of the Pyx, one of the oldest judicial processes in Britain.
Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Goldsmiths’ Centre is the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths and a unique community for design, creativity and craftsmanship.
The Library
The Company’s archives date back to the 14th century, and the Library's collections include over 8,000 books and over 15,000 images, magazines and journals, films and special research collections.
Assay Office
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is where hallmarking began, and we have been testing and hallmarking precious metals for over 700 years.