News and Blogs

July 2021

Goldsmiths’ Company announces new acquisitions for 2020/2021

Goldsmiths’ Company announces new acquisitions for 2020/2021 – supporting contemporary makers in a challenging year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Goldsmiths' Company Collection acquires 'Gold Tipped Brooch' by Dorothy Hogg

The first of a series of special acquisitions by Dorothy Hogg.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

New Designers: winners of the Goldsmiths’ Company awards announced

The 2020 graduate awards, celebrating the next generation of craftspeople

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.

Supporting craftspeople through the South House Silver Workshop Trust

In partnership with the Goldsmiths' Company, Liverymen Rod Kelly and Brett Payne will tutor two new graduate silvermiths on a residential scholarship.

New research presented by Past Prime Warden Dr Timothy Schroder

Research from the Past Prime Warden sheds new light on the Tudor court and the role of key goldsmiths.

NAJ publishes findings from one of the largest consumer research activities in a decade

Supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company, new research from the NAJ reveals consumer motivations behind jewellery purchases.

Applications for Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund for Black jewellers to open on Tuesday 28 July

Applications into the Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund, founded by Black jeweller, Kassandra Lauren Gordon, will open for applications on 28 July and will be administrated by the Goldsmiths' Company Charity.

New members and Prime Warden take part in first ever virtual ceremonies

New Freemen and Prime Warden make Company history with first virtual ceremonies in 700-year history

Goldsmiths' Company to collaborate with Kassandra Lauren Gordon to support Black jewellers

Collaboration includes administration of a new fund and one of the UK’s first social research projects into the experiences of Black British jewellers.

Addressing diversity in the Goldsmiths’ Company, our Charity and our trade

A statement from Prime Warden Richard Fox on behalf of the Goldsmiths' Company

Goldsmiths' Fair goes digital

Goldsmiths' Fair will be going digital for the first time in its 38-year history, showcasing over 130 of the best jewellers and silversmiths working in the UK today.

Crafts Council launch new industry report: The Market for Craft

The first industry report in a decade has been published by the Crafts Council, with support from the Goldsmiths' Company

Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 of grants through the COVID-19 fund

Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 to jewellers and silversmiths facing hardship because of the Covid-19 crisis

Richard Fox becomes new Prime Warden

Richard Fox becomes new Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, in a challenging year for jewellers and silversmiths

The Goldsmiths' COVID-19 Fund - PRESS RELEASE

The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity launch £1 million COVID-19 Fund for jewellers and silversmiths

Meet our Members

Get to know our members and how they contribute towards our trade and national life, through our new 'Meet our Members' feature.

In the Workshop

'In the Workshop' is an exciting new online feature focusing on people in our trade and industry today. Its aim is to give these people a voice and highlight some of the unique challenges they have had to overcome in their careers.

Crafts Council launch crisis information hub for craftspeople and small businesses

If you're a craftsperson affected by the national shutdown, the Crafts Council have just launched a useful resource.

15 Goldsmiths scoop awards at this year's Jewellery Oscars

As 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

Today 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.

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