Latest News from The Goldsmiths' Company

February 2018

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2018: Winners Honoured at Goldsmiths Hall

The presentation of the annual Awards of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Awards took place at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on Monday 26th February 2018.

Charity Reception

We were delighted to welcome grant recipients from the Goldsmiths' Company Charity to Goldsmiths' Hall this week.

The Goldsmiths’ Company Loan to the British Museum

One of the greatest treasures of the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, the Royal Clock Salt, is on display in the Waddesdon Bequest Gallery at the British Museum.

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award

Celebrating 60 years of collaboration and continuous partnership between the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council and Cartier in search of excellence.

Stuart Devlin: Designer Goldsmith Silversmith

A new publication of over 500 pages, with hundreds of images of Devlin’s lifetime of work in the trade.

Women and The Goldsmiths' Company

As this month marks the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, the law that gave the first women the right to vote in the UK, we look back at the history of women in the Goldsmiths’ Company.

January 2018

The Opening of the Trial of the Pyx 2018

Approximately 25,000 coins produced by the Royal Mint in 2017 have been counted and scrutinised by a jury at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London.

The Silver Line

In the run-up to Christmas, staff from the Charity team made a follow-up visit to the Blackpool headquarters of The Silver Line, the UK’s only 24/7, free, confidential helpline for lonely and isolated older people.

Applications for Goldsmiths' Fair 2018

Applications to exhibit at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 open today and close at 9am on 26 February.

December 2017

The Goldsmiths' Company appoints a new Curator

The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Dr Dora Thornton as Curator of its Collection of Antique and Contemporary Silver, Modern Jewellery, and Art Medals. She will take up her new role in March 2018

Going for Gold

The Goldsmiths’ Company and its affiliated Charity are delighted to pledge £10,000 to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery’s appeal to acquire the Leekfrith Torcs, believed to be the earliest example of Iron Age gold ever discovered in Britain.

Q&A with Baillie Aaron, Founder & CEO, Spark Inside

The Goldsmiths’ Company has awarded Spark Inside £30,000 to support their coaching interventions in prisons.

November 2017

Goldsmiths’ Company apprentices top medals table at The Skills Show 2017

Three young Goldsmiths’ Company apprentices have topped the medals table in the Fine Jewellery Making category at The Skills Show, the nation’s largest skills and careers event.

The Leopard Awards at Goldsmiths’ Hall

The event, staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall on the evening of Wednesday 15 November, drew attention to the importance of the independent British jewellery industry.

Last chance to view Inside

Staff from the Charity team as well as Communications and Marketing, visited the Koestler Trust’s Inside exhibition at the Southbank Centre, London.

Silver Christmas Decorations

Purchase silver Christmas tree decorations from the UK's leading silversmiths.

Make Your Mark Makes its Mark

The fourth edition of Make Your Mark, the UK’s biggest careers event for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades, proved a resounding success

Q&A: Hazel Basran, SEND Programme Manager, Museum of London

The Goldsmiths' Company has given a grant of £30,000 over three years to the Museum of London for the Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Programme

Make Your Mark Awards

Winners of the Make Your Mark Awards were announced at a drinks reception at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday 31 October 2017.

October 2017

European Silver in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen

More than half a ton of silver has been conserved ahead of the publication of a new book which details over 350 artworks in the Royal Collection.

The Master Craftsman Internship Scheme brings together talented silversmiths

A residency programme focusing on chasing, engraving, enamelling and/or general silversmithing.

Alexander Wood receives a Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

Alexander Wood of the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme received a Medallion of Excellence for reaching the international standard in the Jewellery skills category at the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi.

September 2017

Kevin Grey’s 'Animus' was the highlight of the Bonhams Decorative Arts & Furniture sale

The piece achieved a record-breaking figure of £72,500 for a contemporary silversmith at auction.

Grant for the Wallace Collection's Jewelled Dagger

The Wardens of the Goldsmiths’ Company have given a grant to the Wallace Collection for a new showcase to house the Shah Jahan dagger.

HMS Prince of Wales Named in Rosyth

HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, was officially named on Friday 8 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland.

August 2017

The Goldsmiths' Centre wins a Princess Royal Training Award

The Goldsmiths’ Centre recognised for achieving training excellence with Princess Royal Training Award

The Two Ridings Community Foundation receives a £100,000 grant

Two Ridings Community Foundation celebrated the award of a £100,000 grant from Goldsmiths’ Company Charity to help raise more funds for good causes across North & East Yorkshire.

Make Your Mark Awards- Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the second Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office’s Make Your Mark Awards.

International Conference on Technology of Plasticity

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to support the International Conference on Technology of Plasticity.

The Ambassador Diamond Necklace revealed

Daphne Krinos has created a unique diamond-set necklace for the Modern Jewellery Collection.

July 2017

Changing Lives: An Overview of the Goldsmiths' Company's Charitable Giving

Over the last year, the Goldsmiths' Company contributed more than £13 million to charitable and educational activities.

The Goldsmiths' Company Review 2017

An overview of the Company's activities for 2016-17, including a profile of Prime Warden Judith Cobham-Lowe.

Andrew Putland appointed new Chairman of GC&DC

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed a new Chairman for the next two years – renowned British silversmith Andrew Putland.

The Goldsmiths' Company becomes a Founding Partner of the new Museum of London

The Goldsmiths' Company and its affiliated Charity have pledged £10 million to the Museum project.

Young Designer Competition winners announced

The Young Designer Competition jewellery and silver winners were announced on Friday 30 June.

June 2017

New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Award Winners

The New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Awards were announced at the Business Design Centre, Islington on 28 June. The Goldsmiths’ Company is a leading sponsor of New Designers, the UK’s principal showcase of creative and innovative work from design graduates.

Queen's Birthday Honours recognise Goldsmiths' Company Members

The Queen’s Birthday Honours, published on 16 June, recognised the achievements of 1,109 extraordinary people from across the UK.

James Handyside wins Goldsmiths’ Young Apprentice of the Year Award

HRH The Princess Royal presented the latest Goldsmiths’ Company Members’ Charitable Fund Young Apprentice of the Year Award, which recognises excellence in vocational skills and career progression, to former Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice, James Handyside.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2017

26 September – 1 October and 3 – 8 October 2017: this autumn sees the highly anticipated return of an ever more stylish Goldsmiths’ Fair.

Young Designer Competition

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to support Jacobs the Jewellers’ Young Designer Competition.

May 2017

The Goldsmiths’ Company makes a major contribution to Westminster Abbey

The Goldsmiths’ Company has made a major contribution to Westminster Abbey’s The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, due to open in 2018.

Romeo and Juliet

A new version of classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet for primary schools is the latest addition to the National Theatre’s On Demand in Schools service, which is supported by the Goldsmiths' Company Charity.

Applications for SIGA 2018 Now Open

Applications are now open to train with the country’s leading silversmiths, as part of the Goldsmiths' Company Studio Internship Graduate Award in 2018.

Supporting Pioneering Maths Initiative at Three Schools

The Company has awarded a grant to three schools in Kent to create a new maths programme that will teach, influence and inspire both their own pupils and the wider education community.

New Appointment Shatters 700-year Glass Ceiling

For the first time in 700 years, the Company is appointing a woman to its top job.

Studio Internship Graduate Awards

Current SIGA recipients are Patrick Davison, Hamish Dobbie, Errin Quinn and Dominic Simon.

Inaugural Goldsmiths’ Company Lecture with David Starkey

Last night the Company’s new series of high profile annual public lectures was launched to great acclaim.

Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Alexander Wood of the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme has been chosen to represent the UK in the jewellery competition at the WorldSkills Finals in Abu Dhabi.

Trial of the Pyx: Verdict

The Verdicts of the Trial of the Pyx were delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Company Clerk and Chief Executive, Sir David Reddaway, at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Friday 28 April.

April 2017

Rosemary Ransome Wallis

Rosemary Ransome Wallis has stepped down from her role as Art Director and Curator for the Company after 45 years of service. Rosemary was first appointed in 1972 as Curator of Collections and Secretary to the Modern Plate Committee.

The Goldsmiths' Centre Celebrates its Fifth Birthday

Founded by the Goldsmiths’ Company in 2012, the Goldsmiths’ Centre provides an unrivalled facility for jewellers, silversmiths and craftspeople in the allied trades to excel and thrive in their careers.

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Exhibitors Announced

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to reveal the 126 designer-makers selected to show at the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair.

March 2017

New Industry Employer Panel to Set Standards for Jewellery Manufacturing Apprenticeships

A new panel has been formed, supported by the National Association of Jewellers, the Goldsmiths’ Company and British Academy of Jewellery, to steer the development of a new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard for jewellery manufacturing in the UK.

Charles Peter de Brisay Jenkins MBE MC (1923 – 2017)

Mr Peter Jenkins has passed away aged 93. Following a distinguished career in the Army, he joined the Goldsmiths’ Company as Assistant Clerk in 1968.

Society of Jewellery Historians & Association for Contemporary Jewellery: Anniversary Celebration

The Society of Jewellery Historians has arranged a study day and evening reception to celebrate its 40th anniversary, in association with the Association of Contemporary Jewellers, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Barbara Cartlidge (1922 - 2017)

Barbara Cartlidge, esteemed jeweller and co-founder of the renowned Electrum Gallery, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017 aged 94.

February 2017

GCDC Awards and Exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall

The winners of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Competition were announced by renowned jewellery expert, Joanna Hardy, at a ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Monday 27 February.

Binney & Exhibitioners’ Reception

The Binney & Exhibitioners’ Reception was held at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday 21 February, honouring the Binney public bravery award winners as well as the Company’s grant recipients.

The Ambassador Diamond Necklace Competition

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that artist jeweller Daphne Krinos has won the Ambassador Diamond Necklace Competition.

New Grand National Trophy Unveiled

The 2017 Randox Health Grand National Trophy by artist silversmith Shannon O’Neill, whose work features in the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, was unveiled at the Weights Reception, Victoria and Albert Museum, London on Tuesday 14 February.

The Goldsmiths’ Centre Invites Applications for Its Business Growth Programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has launched its new Goldsmiths’ Business Growth Programme for exceptional and ambitious members of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries.

January 2017

Trial of the Pyx Opens at Goldsmiths' Hall

The Trial of the Pyx opened at Goldsmiths’ Hall this morning, as approximately 35,000 coins produced by the Royal Mint in 2016 were counted and scrutinised by a jury in the City of London.

The Prime Warden Visits the Royal Mint

The Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company, Michael Wainwright, visited the Royal Mint last Friday ahead of this year's Trial of the Pyx at the Goldsmiths' Hall.

SIGA Recipients

Recipients of the 2017 SIGA Award have begun their first 8-week iternship.

Shannon O’Neill Designs a Trophy for the Grand National

For the first time in the history of the Grand National, a new trophy will be designed on a yearly basis under a five-year sponsorship deal.

Trial of the Pyx 2017

The Trial of the Pyx will open at Goldsmiths' Hall on 31 January.

Goldsmiths' Company Charity supports the Refugee Council

The Goldsmiths' Company Charity is proud to support the Refugee Council.

Applications Open for Goldsmiths' Fair 2017

Applications are currently open to exhibit at Goldsmiths' Fair 2017.

December 2016

Reach Out Reporter Supported by the Goldsmiths' Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity is delighted to support the launch of Imperial College and Tigtag's Reach Out Reporter

November 2016

De Vroomen Silver Festival

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to co-sponsor the second edition of the De Vroomen Silver Festival from 26 November - 24 December.

Remembrance Day

The bronze war memorial at Goldsmiths' Hall records the names of those members of staff who left to serve their country in World War One, including two who received medals on active service and the five who were killed.

The Lord Mayor's Show

A history of the Lord Mayor of London, to coincide with the Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 12 November.

Goldsmiths' Company Supports the National Theatre

The Goldsmiths' Company is proud to support On Demand in Schools Primary, launched today by Sir Lenny Henry today at Shenley Academy, Birmingham

Winners of The Make Your Mark Awards Announced

The winners of the inaugural Make Your Mark Awards were announced at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday night.

October 2016

Silver: Light and Shade at the Holburne Museum

The Holburne Museum presents Silver: Light and Shade, an exhibition that brings together historic and contemporary silver masterpieces to investigate the texture, form and colour of this precious metal.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2016 Comes to an End

The 34th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s premier destination to view and buy fine jewellery and contemporary silver, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon.

September 2016

The Goldsmiths’ Company supports Team Domenica

The recently registered charity Team Domenica provides opportunities for the learning disabled.

Plague, Fire and the Goldsmiths’ Company

This September marks 350 years since the City of London was engulfed by the Great Fire.

New addition to the Library

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce a new addition to its Library holdings: a 17th century goldsmith’s ledger previously held in a private collection.