Winner of the Goldsmiths' Company Award for Community Engagement
Coventry school take home the prestigious national award
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News and Blogs
November 2021
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
Read moreSeptember 2021
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.
Read moreAugust 2021
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.
Read moreFebruary 2021
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
Read moreJanuary 2021
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
Read moreSeptember 2020
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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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.
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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.
Read moreJuly 2020
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Read moreJune 2020
Addressing diversity in the Goldsmiths’ Company, our Charity and our trade
A statement from Prime Warden Richard Fox on behalf of the Goldsmiths' Company
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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.
Read moreMay 2020
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
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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
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Richard Fox becomes new Prime Warden
Richard Fox becomes new Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, in a challenging year for jewellers and silversmiths
Read moreApril 2020
The Goldsmiths' COVID-19 Fund - PRESS RELEASE
The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity launch £1 million COVID-19 Fund for jewellers and silversmiths
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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.
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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.
Read moreMarch 2020
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.
Read moreFebruary 2020
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.
Read moreJanuary 2020
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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Winner of the Jewellery Cut Live bursary prize announced - supported by the Goldsmiths' Company
This year the Goldsmiths' Company has lent support to The Jewellery Cut Live bursary, which gives the winning jeweller a host of prizes to help their career. Find out who the winner is.
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Crafts Council Makers Survey
Are you a maker? As part of our aim to support jewellers and silversmiths, help us investigate the market for craft in partnership with the Crafts Council.
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New Year’s Honours for Goldsmiths’ Company members
Members of the Goldsmiths' Company are involved in work of national significance, from silversmithing to academia - find out which members have been named in the New Year's Honours list 2020.
Read moreDecember 2019
Local jewellers are more influential than celebrities when it comes to buying jewellery
Local jewellers are more influential than celebrities and the Royal family when it comes to buying jewellery, according to early results from the Jewellery 'Census’, a survey of 2,500 consumers sponsored by the Goldsmiths' Company.
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