The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Brooch
To mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70 year reign, the Goldsmiths' Company commissioned a brooch by David Michaels as a gift.
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Company News
June 2022
May 2022
Lord Bridges becomes new Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company
Mark Bridges, KCVO, (Lord Bridges), former Private Solicitor to the Queen and a legal expert with an international reputation, has become Prime Warden (chairs the Board) of the Goldsmiths’ Company.
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Chancellor receives positive verdict on the nation’s coinage
A court of law has convened at Goldsmiths' Hall to witness the outcome of this year's Trial of the Pyx
Read moreMarch 2022
Goldsmiths support people of Ukraine
The Goldsmiths' Company has donated £50,000 to the Disaster Emergency Committee to provide support to the people of Ukraine.
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Contributing to national life: The Goldsmiths' Company in the media
Over the last quarter the Goldsmiths' Company have received coverage across a range of trade, national and international press, with a focus on key spokespeople such as Eleni Bide, Dora Thornton and Harriet Scott. Find out more.
Read moreFebruary 2022
2022 Trial of the Pyx sees largest coin in Royal Mint's history
"The Trial of the Pyx retains its relevance to consumers, collectors and the digital economy, and the Goldsmiths’ Company is very proud to be involved today, as we have been for seven hundred years”.
Read moreNovember 2021
Winner of the Goldsmiths' Company Award for Community Engagement
Coventry school take home the prestigious national award
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak passes the annual Trial of the Pyx
Goldsmiths' Company confirms quality of Britain's coins
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National Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution of UK schoolchildren
Selected from over 100 entries nationally, this year’s eight schools showcase local initiatives ranging from support for dementia care, to protecting the environment and improving literacy.
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The importance of Hallmarking on Antiques Roadshow
In this week's episode of Antiques Roadshow, jewellery expert and Company member Joanna Hardy delved into the importance of hallmarking and what to look out for when purchasing precious metals.
Read moreOctober 2021
The Goldsmiths’ Company supports largest cohort of apprentices since 2016 to enter the industry
On Wednesday 20th October 2021, a new cohort of aspiring craftspeople marked the start of their Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship at a Binding ceremony held at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
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UK Assay Offices announce Platinum Jubilee commemorative mark
A new commemorative mark has been designed to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Goldsmiths' Global Majority Fund Announced
Goldsmiths’ Company Charity partners with the Jewellery Futures Fund to launch £50,000 Global Majority Fund for projects that will increase representation in the jewellery and silversmithing industries.
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Will Evans promoted to General Manager of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London
Will Evans, Superintendent Assayer of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, has been promoted to General Manager following the announced retirement of Robert Organ, Deputy Warden of the Assay Office.
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New collaborative course on British silver
The Silver Society, the Goldsmiths' Company and the Goldsmiths' Centre launch a new collaborative course on the history of British silver
Read moreJuly 2021
Goldsmiths’ Company announces new acquisitions for 2020/2021
Goldsmiths’ Company announces new acquisitions for 2020/2021 – supporting contemporary makers in a challenging year.
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New Designers 2021: winners of the Goldsmiths’ Company awards announced
New Designers, a platform promoting new creative talent from graduates, has announced the 2021 recipients of the Goldsmiths’ Company awards.
Read moreJune 2021
Company Librarian Eleni Bide features on first episode of The Golden Age of Gold
Eleni joins jeweller Rajvi Vora to talk about the history of hallmarking.
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Inter Livery collaboration in support of pain management for veterans
In a series of grants co-funded by the Fishmonger's Company, the Goldsmiths' Company Charity is proud to support the King Edward VII's Hospital's Pain Management Programme for injured veterans.
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Royal Mint coins at Trial of the Pyx – how a 13th century process is protecting today’s consumers
The Royal Mint’s coins have been submitted for testing today at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London in the annual Trial of the Pyx ceremony.
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Update on progress: Addressing diversity in the Goldsmiths’ Company
Last year we issued a public statement outlining five steps we were taking to address EDI issues. One year on, we have produced an update on progress for our members, staff and others who may be interested.
Read moreMay 2021
Dame Lynne Brindley becomes new Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company
The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Dame Lynne Brindley has taken office as Prime Warden, with ambitions to accelerate digital access.
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This year's jewellery Oscars sees multiple Goldsmiths take home awards
For the first time in its over 100 year history, this year's GC&DC Awards took place online. This year we congratulate the eleven Company members that took home awards.
Read moreApril 2021
Goldsmiths’ Company members shine in the BBC’s new jewellery talent competition
Goldsmiths’ Company members Shaun Leane, Solange Azagury-Partridge and Hugo Johnson star in the BBC’s new jewellery talent competition show All That Glitters, featuring eight budding jewellers who hope to become Britain's next 'jewellery star'.
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Dr Robert Organ to retire after 21 years in the hallmarking industry
The Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, Dr Robert Organ, is to retire after 21 years of service.
Read moreMarch 2021
Goldsmiths' Company Collection acquires 'Gold Tipped Brooch' by Dorothy Hogg
The first of a series of special acquisitions by Dorothy Hogg.
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Goldsmiths’ Company Charity bolsters commitment to women prisoners
The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity has recently awarded a large grant to Goldsmiths, University of London, to help support its Open Book Prisoner Education Project expansion into women’s prisons.
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Campaign launched to make Covid Star People's Medal
A prototype for a medal will be created by Goldsmiths' Company member and acclaimed maker of ceremonial and emblematic jewellery, Thomas Fattorini
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Recognising the role of the Antique Plate Committee in protecting consumers
Identifying cases of fraudulent and fake silver, and assisting law enforcement with the biggest cases of fraud, is the Antique Plate Committee, the only organisation of its type in the world.
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1327 Fund charity auction raises money to support the trade and charity partners
Proceeds from a 15-lot charity auction, in partnership with Fellows Auctioneers, has raised just under £9,000
Read moreNovember 2020
Results of the first national survey of black jewellers
UK jewellery industry needs to improve visibility and representation of black people according to first national survey of black jewellers, which found that 51% experience racism.
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Alexander Wood receives the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice of the Year Award
Prime Warden Richard Fox has presented the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice of the Year Award to former apprentice, Alexander Wood, via virtual ceremony.
Read moreOctober 2020
Verdict of the Trial of the Pyx delivered virtually for the first time in its 700-year history
Chancellor Rishi Sunak passes the annual Trial of the Pyx - one of the UK’s oldest judicial processes
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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales opens Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 with video message of support
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has opened this year's Goldsmiths' Fair Digital – the UK’s premier event and exhibition of fine jewellers and contemporary silversmiths
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Goldsmiths’ Company collaborates with Black History Walks for Black History Month
The Goldsmiths’ Company is collaborating with Black History Walks, for Black History Month, to take visitors on a live personal guided virtual tour inside Goldsmiths' Hall
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New Designers: winners of the Goldsmiths’ Company awards announced
The 2020 graduate awards, celebrating the next generation of craftspeople
Read moreAugust 2020
Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund awards £21k in grants to 21 Black jewellers
The Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund (KLG Fund) has awarded a total of £21,000 in grants to Black people working in the jewellery industry to support business growth and reduce financial hardship.
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