Book Launch: Diamonds, An Early History of the King of Gems by Jack Ogden
We were proud to host the launch of his new book "Diamonds, An Early History of the King of Gems" earlier this month.
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Grant Macdonald - International Silversmith, Exhibition
The Goldsmiths’ Company is proud to present an exhibition celebrating five decades of elegant modern design and excellent craftmanship fuelled by the extraordinary creativity of silversmith Grant Macdonald.
Guaranteed 5 Day Turnaround Standard Service
We are excited to announce the forthcoming launch of a new guaranteed 5 Day Turnaround standard service for consignments and packets submitted online.
Introduction of 100% Money Back Guarantee Across our Time Bound Services
The first 100% money back guarantees across our time bound services for online packet submissions are also to be introduced this season. This is the first service assurance warranty in our history.
2018 Business Rule Update
You can select one marking method, one type of hallmark, one metal and fineness, and one sponsor's mark per packet.
Hidden Treasures Exhibition
Hidden Treasures - An exhibition revealing the skills of the Fellows of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths
Craft Your Business Skills!
The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s has launched their Business Growth Programme for Fine Jewellers and Contemporary Silversmiths.
Will Evans Introduces Your 2018 Service Updates
The following enhancements to your Online Packet submission, and new features in Your Account area are live on the website now
Grand National Trophy 2018 Hallmarked in London
Account Manager Adam Phillips had the pleasure of leaving his desk, and going back to the bench to hallmark the Grand National trophy this month.
Make Your Mark Award winner at Garrard
Charelle Smith, who won our Make Your Mark Awards with her Unlock The Hallmark pendant, took up her prize - a day at Garrard this month.
The Opening of the Trial of the Pyx 2018
Approximately 25,000 coins produced by the Royal Mint in 2017 were counted and scrutinised today by a jury at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London, as the Trial of the Pyx 2018 opened.
The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office Celebrate Ten Years at Heathrow
This week the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Heathrow Sub-Office within the secure premises of Brink’s Ltd., Global Services Division, at Heathrow Airport.
Arts Society - Golden Anniversary Seminar
As part of the Art Society Golden Jubilee celebration a group of 60 joined us at Goldsmiths' Hall.
Annual UK Hallmarking Figures for 2017
The total number of articles sent for hallmarking at all UK offices in 2017 fell by 4.3% to 9,335,765.
Platinum, gold and palladium saw a decline in the quantity of articles hallmarked, but silver saw an increase.
2018 Date Letter
Happy New Year from all of us at The Assay Office. 2018 date letter is lowercase t!
Pat Geary in Retail Jeweller Careers Section
Workshop Manager Pat Geary was interviewed by Retail Jeweller for their January 2018 issue about his career at Goldsmiths' Hall.
Channel 4's Food Unwrapped Does Christmas at Goldsmiths' Hall
Channel 4 filmed a segment of their successful Food Unwrapped show with Chris Walne, Laboratory Manager here at Goldsmiths' Hall earlier in the season.
Silver Christmas Tree Decorations
The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to present a brilliant selection of Christmas tree decorations by some of the most prominent silversmiths working in the UK today.
To purchase a wonderful silver gift, please contact the individual silversmiths directly via the Goldsmiths’ Company website.
2018 Valuation Day Dates Released
Valuation Days offer the chance for a private one-to-one consultation and professional appraisal by our expert valuer. You will also receive a comprehensive portfolio of your items. Places are limited. 2018 dates are as follows
Touchstone Award Winners - Training Day and Formal Presentation at Goldsmiths Hall
The Goldsmiths’ Company were proud to once again host a formal presentation and training day for this year’s winners of the prestigious Touchstone Award. Representatives from the London Borough of Ealing were honoured with the award after a successful exercise specifically targeted to enforce hallmarking legislation.
Christmas Hours 2017
Please note that we will close for Christmas at:
12.30pm on Friday 22 December 2017
And re-open at:
8am on Tuesday 2 January 2018 (Goldsmiths' Hall)
9am on Tuesday 2 January 2018 (Greville Street, Hatton Garden)
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Staged UK’s Biggest Precious Metal Student Event, 2017
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. Staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London, the event welcomed over 700 attendees over two days this week (Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday 1 November).
Harriet Kelsall at the Make Your Mark Awards
Harriet Kelsall, bespoke jewellery designer and business trailblazer, presented the awards at Make Your Mark on Tuesday 31 October 2017. Read a transcript of her speech
Winners of the Make Your Mark Awards 2017
Winners of the Make Your Mark Awards have been announced at a VIP drinks reception at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall tonight - Tuesday 31 October 2017.
Benchpeg Q&A with Dr Robert Organ
Dr Robert Organ was interviewed for Benchpeg's Q&A section. Questions covered work-life, home-life, past times and advice. Read the article here.
Have You Booked to Attend Make Your Mark?
There’s still time to book to attend Make Your Mark at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday 31st October and Wednesday 1st November 2017.
The event is a great opportunity to attend talks, speak to our exhibitors and register for your hallmark (new registrants only).
Make Your Mark Announces Launch of One-on-One Surgeries
For the first time this year, the Make Your Mark event will offer visitors the opportunity to book places on one-on-one Surgeries with industry experts and young designers.