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Workbench For Sale

Workbench For Sale Jeweller's workbench for sale. It is in good, used condition.  Asking £450.  Price is negotiable. Located in London NW3 area. Contact  Ruth ruthantrich@gmail.com

Bench For Sale

Bench For Sale Cost is £850 for collection only.   Barely used.   www.cooksongold.com Address is 16 Baldwin’s Gardens.   Contact Simon: simonjamesalec@gmail.com

Durston Mills Stand For Sale

Durston Mills Stand For Sale Perfect condition Wooden base already attached for stability £100  Collection from Hatton Garden 02074055217

Fume Extraction Unit For Sale

Fume Extraction Unit For Sale I am relocating my workshop and want to sell the my fume extraction unit. We have had it for about three years. This is the link to the product at Cooksons. www.cooksongold.com £200 ONO Collection from my Bloomsbury workshop WC1N Contact 07872601504 Laura@lauraleejewellery.com

Durston Jewellers Bench For Sale

Durston Jewellers Bench For Sale Heavy duty workbench in a very good condition, professional LED lamp, tools station with few pliers - All bought from Cooksongold. Bench Features:  Six graduated drawers A high rail surrounds the durable 40mm deep oak work top, preventing anything from falling off A large centre tray, designed for catching and easily removing scraps and filings An additional work tray A curved cut out area Arm supports for comfortable working An extra centre drawer for storage A centre bracket for mounting bench pegs  Supportive footrest The Durston Superior Hardwood Workbench measures approximately 1240mm x 660mm x

Display and Packaging Items For Sale

Display and Packaging Items For Sale Display and packaging items available. All brand new and just needs a bit of a brush up. The black shiny packaging boxes have a light batting insert which doesn't really show in the pictures.  All these boxes have our logo on the front, but it would be very cost effective to have sticky labels professionally printed to stick over our logo; we have just rebranded and won't be able to use them.  I also have cardboard 'pillows' for packing jewellery for people who do not want or need conventional, high end ring / earring

Jewellery Business for Sale

Jewellery Business for Sale - Sydney Street, North Laines - Brighton  This exceptionally presented jewellery store currently stocks luxury designer jewellery and is located on Sydney Street, Brighton in the North Laines. The premises is located in one of the busiest trading thoroughfares in Brighton and is only a short walk from Brighton Mainline railway station, car parks and Brighton City Centre. In addition to the outstanding retail space which is held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a current rental of £22,000 per annum, with 6 years left on the current lease all the business assets and bespoke

Durston D2 Rolling Mills For Sale

Durston D2 Rolling Mills For Sale £975 Durston rolling mills with cabinet stand. 2 sets of rollers included - one for flatsheet and one for wire. Some slight rusting on the body but in good overall condition. Rollers are clean and rust free. Collection only from Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire. Contact Gavin on 07881 625554

Barely Used Aquaflame 800 - For Sale

Barely Used Aquaflame 800 For Sale This machine has been used literally less than 150 hours over a period of 2 years. It is in excellent condition. It has just been serviced by the manufacturer thus it is covered with a 12 month guarantee from Aquaflame Systems. The original parts plus one set of torch tips are included : 1 booster,  1 soldering torch, 2(!!!)sets of 7 torch tips size 18 to 24 (0.91mm to 0.31mm diameter),  1 funnel. MEK liquid and deionised water is required to operate. Accurate description and specifications of the model 800 can be found in these links:

Jewellers Double Workbench For Sale

A professionally made double workbench complete with real leather bench skins and bench pegs. The bench frame is made of solid mahogany and the top is a heavy, thick worktop, making this a very well made and sturdy item. It has previously been used for offering couples wedding ring making workshops and was perfect for this purpose. It has signs of light use but nothing that affects useage, it is in excellent condition. Due to the construction of this bench it does not dismantle so would need to be collected in a van. Dimensions of bench are L155cm. W 76cm

Steam Cleaner For Sale

Steam Cleaner Steam cleaner, bought last July. £400. 18x28x30cm. Collection Ashford, Kent or can be posted at your expense and risk.  Perfect for a smaller workshop.  Contact  Chloe  chloemaylightfoot@gmail.com

Classifieds - Secondhand Tools For Sale

Sometimes, the essentials are hard to come by. Our classifieds listings could have just what you’re after, but be careful: we haven’t checked everything that’s on offer. 

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London Monday 28 November 4pm - 8pm On behalf of Bishopsland Educational Trust we have pleasure in inviting you to an exclusive, free, early evening event at  Clothworkers’ Hall, London, on Monday 28 November 2022.   Please register to attend  here . We are honoured to be supported by over 30 of the UK's leading silversmiths and jewellers including Claire Malet, Jane Adam, Theresa Nuygen, Kayo Saito, Angus McFadyen and Miriam Hanid.  It will also be an exciting opportunity for our current cohort of emerging makers to exhibit work made since they commenced the Bishopsland programme

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale

Bishopsland Educational Trust Silver & Fine Jewellery Exhibition & Sale Bishopsland Educational Trust warmly invites you to an evening celebrating the best silversmiths & fine jewellers. Tickets: FREE Date: 22 November 2021 Time: 5pm - 8pm Venue: Clothworkers Hall About the Event The event is free and includes: 17.00 - 20.00: Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, watch demonstrations and explore the exhibitors’ sale upstairs in the Reception Room 18.00 - 18:45: Guests have the opportunity to sit down for a short lecture by Kirstin Kennedy, V&A, followed by an interactive panel discussion, with the ability to explore the

Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale to feature V&A Silver Speaks exhibits

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ will be offered at the Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September.  The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marks the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and will feature number of pieces including: Animus, a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin

Contemporary British Silversmiths shine at Bonhams Decorative Art Sale

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ were offered at Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September. The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marked the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and featured number of pieces including: Animus , a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin Grey. In

Online boutique offers up animal themed jewellery sale

An extravagant lion pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1970s, a rare 1950s mouse brooch or a pair of Edwardian bird earrings: for the first time, Collector Square features more than 30 bestiary pieces of jewellery, some signed, in an exceptional sale opening on 14 June. The animal kingdom provides the worlds of art and jewellery with an endless source of inspiration. A pretext for all sorts of eccentricities, this imagery gives full rein to craftsmanship and creativity, posing technical and artistic challenges to jewellers as they expertly reproduce the engraved coats, tapered plumage and shimmering colours of

Schmuckmuseum’s 2019 wall calendar goes on sale

The photographer ISA Planck has taken a selection of historical gems from the collection of the Jewellery Museum Pforzheim and placed them on today's people, in everyday attire. A selection of these images is now available as a wall calendar for 2019. With their recordings, Planck explores the effect of the individual gems on people of modern multicultural society - completely free of the conventions that were associated with the wearing of historical jewellery. It is striking how sovereign and of course the gems come into their own. Their strong aura enchanted both the people with whom they were allowed

Pursuit Reveal Next Generation Online Sale Integration

Pursuit  unveiled  the next g eneration  of its revolutionary Lifestyle mobile till  and stock  records retail sales tool at J&W Birmingham.  Running on an iPad or other tablet device and  launche d in 2012, Lifestyle was the first product of its kind  specifically designed for the  jewellery  business. The new  version is being provided free to existing users.    Mike Burns, Managing Director of the market-leading so ftware  house, states, “ The latest version of our iPad-based till and sales tool  incorporates enhanced item- by -item presentation and  benefits from user-feedback and our commitment to contin uous development. It ’

Primrose Hill Designer Sale - London NW3

This is the ever popular annual event at St Mary’s, where you can come along to browse a great selection of quality fashion and gift items. Grab a last min gifts for christmas or just treat yourself! We also set up a fantastic cafe where you can have lunch, cake, hot drinks and even a glass of mulled wine. The fair is open to the public from 10am all day until 6pm. All proceeds from the cafe and 15% of the stall holders profits go towards St Mary’s community projects, such as Youthwork and homeless shelter Ceramics, glass, stationary, wonderful

Vintage Garrard pieces, amongst others, to be auctioned at Chorley's Country House sale later this month

Established auction house, Chorley's, will be selling a significant collection of jewellery later this month; belonging to the late Mrs Rook.  Mrs Rook was married to Major Laurence Rook MC at the picturesque Manor Beverston Castle, which was once part of the great lordship Berkeley; taken from Roger de Berkeley by Henry I.  She was a long-standing client of the House of Garrard, the prestigious crown jewellers. The collection on sale features a number of pieces by the House, who also designed the Dutchess of Cambridge's engagement ring.  The prize piece amongst the beautiful collection is a magnificent Victorian diamond-set

Watch owned by Andy Warhol, to go up for Sale at Christie's Auction, amongst other Rare Watches

Two-hundred-and-fifty-four rare watches will go up for auction at the Four Seasons des Bergues in Geneva next month. The auction is estimated to amount to around 12M CHF, which converts to just over £9M. The top lot of the sale, estimated to reach 1,ooo,oooCHF/76,5564GBP, is an exquisite pink-gold Rolex reference 6062 "Stelline triple calendar with moon-phase, with the sought-after star dial. Scholars estimate the number cased in pink gold to be around 50, with only 10 featuring the rare dial. Introduced at the Basel Fair in 1950, the reference 6062 is one of only two Rolex models from the period to

Goldflair event announce exhibitor line-up as final tickets go on sale

With just over a month to go until Goldflair, which will take place in Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on Friday 23 November, the responsible jewellery event has announced the final line-up of six jewellers who will be exhibiting on the night. Six responsible jewellers who are licensees of Fairmined and/or Fairtrade will be displaying and selling their award-winning collections at the event. The jewellers taking part are Anuka Jewellery, April Doubleday, Ian Nicholson, Natalie Perry, Farah Qureshi and Karen Westland. Four responsible gem dealers will also be displaying their traceable collections of gemstones on the night. Hamilton & Inches craftsmen

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Deal High Street, Jewellers & Workshop

For Sale: Deal High Street, Jewellers & Workshop A high street retail jeweller & workshop, established for 39 years is now for sale. This presents a commercial opportunity for an enterprising start up, business expansion or a move into your own premises with on site workshop facilities. The reason for the sale is because the present owner is entering retirement and wishes to sell the business as a going concern. Business is for sale at a price of 90k. There is a leasehold rent in place of 20k per annum. Sale, plus fixtures and fittings and stock. Contact Chris 01304 368897

Franks Files: The Rich History of Magnificent Jewels

Frank Everett hits the books to reveal the exceptional provenance behind the highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale on 25 April in New York. With a history that includes two celebrated design houses and three incomparable women, the outstanding 34-carat Stotesbury Emerald leads the auction, reappearing for the first time since 1971, alongside intricate pieces by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Sotheby's Upcoming Magnificent Jewels Sale - Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald The 25 April Magnificent Jewels sale is a vibrant celebration perfect for springtime. Centering upon jewels with distinguished provenances, the sale is one that honors the most

Steam Cleaner Eitan LSE-3C

Steam Cleaner Eitan LSE-3C FOr Sale Professional steam cleaner used twice and originally purchased for £1776. Bargain. Cost  £999 Location   Birmingham Contact Goldbar Jewellers 0121 382 9200

Rhodium Plating Unit FREE to Collector

“Engelhard” 4 Tank Gilding / Rhodium Plating Unit For Sale Approx. Size 33” x 20” x 23” high. May need some attention to heaters. FREE to Collector. Buyer picks up from Dorset. Please email Barry smallinclusions@yahoo.co.uk

News Edit: 10 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Ring bought at boot sale for £10 and kept in a box for 33 years is DIAMOND worth £740,000 The Sun: A cash-strapped mum paid £10 for a boot sale “glass” ring — but it was a £740,000 diamond. www.thesun.co.uk Chaumet's high-jewellery ode to Africa, with a little help from artist Evans Mbugua and his menagerie of bejewelled beasts The Telegraph: The elephant in the room when Chaumet presented its Trésors d’Afrique high-jewellery collection was not, in fact, in the room. www.telegraph.co.uk Piaget demonstrates its prowess with materials in high

CVS: The Vital Ingredients For A Successful Business

Leading business valuation specialists Company Valuation Services (CVS), name communication and transparency as the vital ingredients to ensuring a successful business sale. Thorough preparation in the early stages can mean fewer problems in the long-run   Company Valuation Services (CVS) publish an in-depth guide on good business practice and how to increase the value of your business   It’s often been said that honesty is the best policy, and in the case of the mergers and acquisitions market, this has never been truer. According to  business valuation expert, Company Valuation S ervices , business owners considering a sale should keep

Art & Antiques Fair Olympia 2017

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns for a 45th year -  Opening with an exclusive Preview day on Monday 26 June and closing on Sunday 2 July.  The Fair is expected to attract around 25,000 visitors with more than 55,000 pieces for sale.  Each object will be individually vetted by independent experts, providing peace of mind for any buyer – whether a first-time visitor or a regular returnee. Known for its diverse offering, the Fair features over 120 dealers, some of whom exclusively choose Olympia to display their pieces for sale in a  seven day only equivalent of a

MAD About Jewelry 2023

MAD About Jewelry 2023 25 - 29 April 2023 New York, USA The ultimate contemporary jewelry pop-up. April 25–29, the Museum of Arts and Design will present   MAD About Jewelry ,  its annual benefit sale of contemporary jewelry featuring designs from 50 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists. MAD About Jewelry   has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary, artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. MAD About Jewelry is free with Museum admission.  Sale Hours Wed,

Drawplates and Collet Punch

Drawplates and Collet Punch For Sale 2 x Half round draw plates.  Profile 15 from 2mm to 6mm, 30 hole and profile 17 from 2mm to 6mm, 30 hole. 1 x Octagon (Emerald cut) 36 degree collet block and punch. £100 plus £10 post or can collect from Lincolnshire. Contact  ian.stewart1960@hotmail.co.uk

Masterpiece 2022

Masterpiece 2022 30 June - 22 July 2022 Online Masterpiece London is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary art fairs, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. Attracting established collectors and the culturally curious, the fair introduces visitors to objects they might not otherwise encounter and presents an unparalleled opportunity to discover exceptional works of art for sale. www.masterpiecefair.com

FREE Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course

FREE Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course Become an Ambassador for Fairtrade Gold and help make a difference to the lives of miners, their families and communities. The Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador Course is for jewellery brands, retailers and everybody involved in the manufacture and sale of gold jewellery, from the smallest designer to the largest chain on the high street. It will help you understand the benefits of Fairtrade Gold so that you can talk confidently to your customers. It is suitable for anyone working in the jewellery supply chain, with a particular focus on the retail environment. It is also

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s

Made Brighton: St. Bartholomew’s 22 & 23 November 2019 St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton 60 of the best makers in the country offer original work for sale including jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, wood, print, silversmithing, textiles, clothes, toys and more. Dates 22 & 23 November 2019 Open 10.30am – 5.30pm Venue St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton, BN1 4GP Tickets £5 on the door www.madebrighton.co.uk www.tuttonandyoung.co.uk

Scottish festival celebrates the finest in gold, silver and jewellery design

Elements 3, a festival celebrating the finest UK and international jewellery, silver and gold will be held in Edinburgh in November. A centrepiece of the event, which is presented by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths and Lyon & Turnbull, will be a fair at which pieces by 50 carefully selected makers will be on sale. Elements 3 will take place from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 November and will also see the unveiling of a drive to make Scotland a leader in ethical gold and silverwork. Mary Michel, Director of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh, said ,

Scotgold Bulk Processing Trial Sales Update

Scotgold Resources Ltd last week entered into an agreement with Ocean Partners for the sale of up to 120 tonne of the gold rich pyrite concentrate to be generated by the Bulk Processing Trial in Scotland. The first shipment to Ocean Partners’ premises in the Netherlands will take place as soon as the appropriate logistics have been put in place. The Company has now accumulated what is considered to be a cost effective shipping load and as of 26th October, the BPT had generated an estimated mass of approximately 13.5t of pyrite concentrate with a preliminary estimated gold content of

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO

The Allure of Silver: Past and Present - JASSO, The Jewellery and Silver Society of Oxford JASSO, the Jewellery and Silver Society Oxford are hosting an exhibition of jewellery and silver at The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock by society members. Items in the exhibition will be for sale. JASSO is a not-for-profit organisation and all committee give their time for free. The exhibition aims to promote understanding of making, and to provide visitors with a basic understanding of the steps and processes behind the work of the jeweller and silversmith. Dates: 22 October – 6 November 2016 Venue: The Oxfordshire

News Edit: 12 March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Celebrate the women in your life this International Women’s Day with jewellery designed with sustainability and social impact in mind Big Issue: Quazi Design is a vendor available on the Big Issue shop, which sources ethical and socially conscious products for all your needs. www.bigissue.com Jewels linked to Winston Churchill and Princess Diana to be sold for £125,000 Daily Express: A golden necklace that has links to the Duke of Wellington, Queen Victoria, Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales is to be made available for sale

Stunning Mid 20th Century Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring By Cartier Sells For Hammer Price Of £20,000 At Dix Noonan Webb

A stunning mid 20th century ruby, emerald and diamond ring by  Cartier  was sold for £20,000 - almost three times its high estimate - by Dix Noonan Webb in their auction of  Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu  on  Tuesday March 15, 2022   at their Mayfair saleroom (16 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BQ). Comprising three bombé hoops, it had been estimated to fetch £5,000-7,000, and was bought by a member of the London trade and consigned by a private vendor [lot 265]. As Frances Noble, Head of the Jewellery Department and Associate Director at Dix Noonan Webb, commented after the sale: “ The

Irish goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly’s work go under the Sotheby’s hammer

For the first time in history an Irish high jewellery maker will showcase his works at auction in the US.  October 22nd sees the inclusion of Mayo based jewellery designer and goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly in Sotheby’s Important Jewels live auction in New York.  In the face of a global pandemic creating uncertainty with many small businesses who depend on international trade for expansion, the inclusion of two of Nigel O’Reilly’s pieces in the renowned auction house’s October sale marks a progressive step forward towards ‘the new normal’ for private business in Ireland.  Hailing from and working in Mayo, Nigel has

Micro-Flame Model 60

For Sale: Micro-Flame Model 60 Micro-Flame Model 60. Like Walsh's product code TS702. It looks as new and I've kept it in the same place next to my bench. It hasn't been used for over 12 months so it will need servicing before use. There are 6 microflame tips included with the machine.  The Micro Flame gas generating soldering unit is one of the best known and well respected pieces of equipment used in the jewellery trade. These soldering units use distilled water as a fuel and by a process of electrolysis, produce an oxygen/hydrogen gas. This gas then passes through a solution, to

Glass display cabinets with additional lights

For Sale: Glass Display Cabinets With Additional Lights Lockable glass display cabinet with internal lighting and 2 external stand lights. It has been used for the display of jewellery at exhibitions and fairs. The pedestals are made of MDF and spray painted with car paint (for durability) and there are 3 separate glass cabinets. The top cabinets are all glass with integrated spotlights. The back of the pedestals are open shelved with 1 fixed shelf and 1 shelf on rails. It comes apart for transportation as 3 glass cabinets and 2 wooden pedestals, which fit together with wooden dowels. Photos

Sales Assistant, G. Collins & Sons - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The role Sales Assistant G. Collins & Sons Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent G. Collins & Sons are a family-owned business based in Royal Tunbridge Wells. With a history that spans back to 1985, we are a small, family-run jewellers that handcrafts all our jewellery on-site. As a Sales Assistant, you will work within our busy team, confidently managing customer’s enquiries and sale of jewellery and timepieces. You will handle customer queries in store and by telephone and email, ensuring that all customers receive a professional and refined experience. The successful candidate would be self-motivated, hard-working and a team player. Recent experience in

Open Studios Bishopsland Educational Trust

Open Studios @ Bishopsland Educational Trust On Saturday 6 August between 2pm and 5pm the workshops and exhibition space at Bishopsland Educational Trust will be open to the general public.  There will be demonstrations of traditional hand craft silversmithing techniques and an exhibition & sale of work produced here by this year's resident-makers and a number of fellows, including Malcolm Appleby, Bryony Knox, Alice Fry, Nan Nan Liu and Sheila MacDonald. The event is free to attend. Bishopsland Educational Trust, Dunsden, S Oxfordshire, RG4 9NR c.murdoch@bishopsland.org.uk   Photo : Yuyi Cheng Chalice 2022

Indutherm MC15 Casting Machine + Vacuum Pump + Extras

Indutherm MC15 Casting Machine + Vacuum Pump + Extras £3200.00 Purchased a couple of years ago second hand and only used a few times.  Includes everything required to start casting aside from a vacuum mixer. Although simply mixing investment by hand and/or using a vibration plate would be fine too. The MC15 was around £10,000 or so new. Its replacement, the MC16 costs around £12,000 new. The vacuum pump I purchased brand new 2 years ago and has seen minimal use. There are a variety of crucibles and flasks included in this sale along with a full bottle of argon

Milbro Pendant Drills

Milbro Pendant Drills For Sale We have remodelled our workshop can no longer need these pendant drills. They are in great working condition, two different   X3 MILBRO  Pendant Drill With Slip Joint Fitting, 12,000rpm, Including Plastic Foot Control and Stand Price:  £190 each  (£406 new) X1 MILBRO Pendant Drill With Slip Joint Fitting, 18,000rpm, Including Plastic Foot Control and Stand Price:  £220  (£466 new) Contact: Jos 07930325531 Collect in Person from EC1R 4QL First come first served!

North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019

Call for Applications: North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019 10.30am - 5.00pm, Saturday 2nd November 2019  MOSTYN ,  12 Vaughan St, Llandudno LL30 1AB We are pleased to announce the second North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair to be held at MOSTYN in Llandudno, North Wales on Saturday 2nd November 2019. Following on from the success of our first North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair earlier this year, we look forward to welcoming artists, designers and makers to present their work for sale in the gallery's beautiful Edwardian spaces. The fair will provide a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to buy affordable

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Deptford 18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZ 21 - 23 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making

Raw Pearls Celebrate After Record Breaking IJL

Raw Pearls, one of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, have announced that they had their most successful IJL ever after exhibiting there earlier this week for what was their 6 th  year at Olympia.   Many visitors took advantage of the discounted prices Raw Pearls had on offer as part of their huge clearance sale at the show. They have reported that the most popular items were cultured Tahitian strings, nucleated freshwater strings both round and baroque, and also, in line with recent fashion trends, larger baroque freshwater strings. Director, Miranda Raw went on to say “We were thrilled with

Art& Show 2019

art& show 2019 25 - 27 October 2019 York Racecourse Knavesmire Stand, North Yorkshire art& show 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, buyers, art lovers and anyone else who is interested in meeting artists and buying unique art works to come along to this friendly, accessible and affordable show. Set over 3-days the art& show has over 120 artists work for sale & commission from a wide price range of £10-£10,000+. Its a chance to actually meet the artists, talk to them about their work and inspirations and buy and commission direct. Artists taking part in the show pay

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Holborn Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP 14 - 16 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the

Masterpiece 2019

Masterpiece 2019 Masterpiece London returns to the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27 June – 3 July, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. The Fair provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centrepiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Venue Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Dates 27 June – 3 July 2019 Tickets General Admission - £38.50 Full Access - £55 Preview - £115 Student - £18 Disabled Visitor

Buy Me 2018

Call for Applications: Buy Me Christmas Craft Cabinets call for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople. We are looking for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople who would like their work to be considered for display and sale within our craft cabinets, throughout the Christmas period. Brampton Museum, in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, is known for selling quality handmade art and crafts, to suit all budgets, and we sell work from both local and national artists. The work will be displayed in our crafts cabinets, alongside our Christmas exhibitions in the main gallery, hall gallery and

Present Makers 2019

Call for Applications: Present Makers 2019 9 November 2019 to 21 December 2019 A celebration of excellence in making from across the South West. A leading event in the South West crafts calendar, Present Makers 2019 celebrates the talent of contemporary crafts people and designer-makers, who make the South West such a vibrant place to live. The exhibited work in a diverse range of materials includes amongst others : glass, wood, paper, textiles, prints, ceramics, furniture and jewellery. All of the work is for sale. Looking for the ideal Christmas gift this year? Why not buy unique hand-made and locally-designed

Loot 2019

Loot: Mad About Jewelry Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA 8 – 13 April 2019 The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents the nineteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelry , its annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry. Open to the public April 9 through April 13, following the Opening Benefit on April 8, LOOT 2019 showcases the work of fifty-five emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists and designers, most of whom have never been shown in New York. The event provides the rare opportunity for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts to meet and acquire

Raymond Weil to Release third edition maestro The Beatles timepiece in April

Next month, the third edition to the Raymond Weil Beatles-inspired watch family will go on sale. The piece, inspired by the legendary Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, is a limited edition, with 3,000 available worldwide.  Priced at £1,195, The Sergeant Pepper maestro The Beatles Limited Edition features a RW4200 mechanical self-winding movement housed in a 40mm polished yellow gold PVD plated stainless steel case offering 38 hours of power reserve. The black strap is the first from Raymond Weil featuring the a-la-mode Vegan leather and the case-back presents a smoked sapphire crystal that carries the official The Beatles logo

The Nature of Silver exhibition at Goldsmiths' Fair

The Nature of Silver exhibition at Goldsmiths' Fair Exhibition of silver treasures from the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection puts the spotlight on innovative historic and contemporary silver inspired by nature. The annual Goldsmith’s Fair is the premier selling exhibition for the latest in fine jewellery and contemporary silver from the best goldsmiths and silversmiths across the UK. This year, Dora Thornton, Curator of the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, has delved into the collection to create a fascinating special exhibition of rarely seen historic and contemporary silver inspired by nature.  These unique treasures (not for sale) share organic and natural origins and challenge

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019 31 May – 2 June 2019 Tickets are now on sale for the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, which will take place within the beautiful grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex from Friday, 31 May – Sunday, 2 June, 2019. The Festival, which is open each day from 10am – 5pm, offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying “I made that!” With almost 1,000 places to have-a-go in workshops

Rare Opportunity to Purchase £15,000 Earrings Arises

A magnificent pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London Jewellers Graff, which was once described as ‘the finest jewellers in the world’ is an eye-catching entry in Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1st August.  The earrings are described as ‘asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds’, and have been given a conservative estimate of £10,000 - £15,000.  Made by London Jewellers Graff, the earrings emit luxury and are sure to be of exceptional quality. The company’s founder and chairman, Laurence Graff OBE, is an enthusiastic buyer of the largest and most

COSMIMA 2018

COSMIMA  London Craft Week showcase of contemporary jewellery and silverware from the COSMIMA collective 9 - 12 May 2018 67 York Street, London W1 For London Craft Week, COSMIMA presents the latest handcrafted jewellery and silverware from seven leading UK designers. The five fine jewellery designers of the COSMIMA collective have invited two silversmiths to join them in showing at the 67 York Street gallery in London’s Marylebone. One-off pieces in silver, gold and precious stones, all hand made in the UK, will be on show and for sale from 9 – 12th May, and visitors will have the chance

Summer Open Studio Event with Melissa Hunt Jewellery

Summer Open Studio Event with Melissa Hunt Jewellery Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire The workshop will be open on Friday 1st June between 4pm and 8pm, Saturday 2nd June from 12pm - 6pm and then until Sunday 17th June by appointment.  There will be jewellery making demonstrations, course information and pieces for sale. Guest exhibitors The Banshee Jewellery Group will also be showing their work with me for the first time. Other Nearby Attractions The nearby  Smithy Studio  will be selling beautiful gifts and homewares, and  Aardvark Books  will be launching their Out of the Hills Exhibition Marches Art 2018, a new event showcasing

Winter Market @ The Forge

Craft Central Winter Market at The Forge Join us this winter at Craft Central's wonderful new home, The Forge, for a seasonal market selling handmade products by over 50 talented craftspeople. Home accessories, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, prints and more will be on sale. The Craft Central winter market is a chance to meet and shop directly from designer-makers, explore our imaginatively converted 19th century Victorian forge building, take part in one of our family craft workshops and enjoy a drink in our pop-up café. Ceramics | Jewellery | Textiles | Prints | Interior Products and much more Dates 24

Modern Metallics

As the temperatures plummet, seasons transition and the sale of pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere to be seen, it can only mean one thing for the fashion-minded: new season jewellery is out in full swing. A signature style of elegance and grace, metallic metal pieces are a favourite for Autumn/Winter 2017 wardrobes and the perfect way of injecting a touch of glitz and magnetic wearability. The slinky finish of modern metallic adornments offer lightweight aesthetics that will cast a flattering glow to any skin tone hue. Arrive in style at any winter dinner soiree shining in subtle, eye-catching beauty; the

Plucky designer makes rings from strings for stars

Designer Emma Hedley has a new set of strings to her bow after Scottish singing star KT Tunstall donated some used guitar strings to be made into bracelets, rings and earrings and sold for charity. Newcastle-based Emma and her sister Kitty design and make jewellery for The Guitarwrist, a not-for-profit company that collects used strings and plectrums from famous artists and musicians who nominate a charity to benefit from the sale of Hedley's designs. They include Duran Duran, Stereophonics Marillion and Alvin Lee though Tunstall, who is supporting Help Refugees,  was one of the first to lend her support describing

Museum of Arts and Design Announce Winners of the Loot Acquisition Prize 2018

This week, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) announced Isabelle Molénat and Sarran Youkongdee as the winners of the third annual LOOT Acquisition Prize. Awarded on the occasion of the eighteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelley, the Museum’s annual exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewellery, this year’s prize will result in the acquisition of two jewellery works, Molénat’s Collection Knots Necklace (2018) and Youkongdee’s Siam Rattikarn (2017), for MAD’s permanent collection. “We are thrilled to add these two new works to the Museum’s collection, as they continue our tradition of support for new artists and new thinking

Loot 2018

Loot: Mad About Jewelry The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will yet again present LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual five-day exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewelry, with all proceeds benefiting the Museum’s programs and exhibitions.  Now in its 18th edition, LOOT remains the only event in North America to provide the public with the opportunity to meet and directly acquire contemporary pieces from the most skilled, innovative, and creative jewelry artists working globally today. Open to the public from April 17 through April 21, this year’s LOOT features a curated selection of jewelry by thirty-five international emerging

Evening Soiree, Meet The Maker

Evening Soiree, Meet The Maker Do you like shopping? Did you know unique handmade contemporary crafts are currently for sale at Vittoria Street Gallery? The Meet The Maker pop up shop is open for 1 more night! So it’s your last chance to buy beautiful work from Made in the Middle exhibitors. You are welcome to join us for an evening soiree in the Vittoria Street Gallery in association with Talking Practice. You will have the opportunity to meet Made in the Middle makers, have a chat and a glass of wine, and to purchase work from the exhibition. The

Magical Farnese blue diamond expected to fetch £5m

A spectacular blue diamond which was gifted to a Spanish queen in 1715 is to go on sale for the first time ever next month with an anticipated price tag of around £5 million. Until recently, no one knew of its existence since the 6.16 -carat 'Farnese Blue', crafted for Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain (1692-1766) was seen  only by close relatives though since those relatives spanned four royal families across France, Spain, Italy and Austria over a period of 300 years, it is astonishing the diamond has been kept under wraps so successfully. It was found in the Golconda

GIA Demonstrates Prototype Mounted Gem Testing Device

The GIA have announced their intention to introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.   The GIA mounted gem testing device combines advanced spectroscopic technology; GIA’s extensive research into the qualities of natural, treated and synthetic diamonds; and decades of diamond analysis experience to identify more than 97% of untreated natural mounted and un-mounted D-to-Z diamonds 0.9 mm or greater in diameter (approximately 0.005 carat). Diamonds that may be synthetic or treated and all simulants are referred

GIA Demonstrates Prototype Mounted Gem Testing Device

The GIA have announced their intention to introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.   The GIA mounted gem testing device combines advanced spectroscopic technology; GIA’s extensive research into the qualities of natural, treated and synthetic diamonds; and decades of diamond analysis experience to identify more than 97% of untreated natural mounted and un-mounted D-to-Z diamonds 0.9 mm or greater in diameter (approximately 0.005 carat). Diamonds that may be synthetic or treated and all simulants are referred

The Design Museum Market - Christmas 2017

Call for Applications: The Design Museum Market  - Christmas 2017 The Design Museum Market launched last year at the newly opened Design Museum on Kensington High Street, due to its success and popularity we are holding a second edition in December 2017. The three-day market offers visitors the opportunity to meet new designers and view, buy or commission items for the Festive period and beyond. An experienced team of curators and buyers from The Design Museum will select 50 contemporary designers to take part. Products on display and for sale will include jewellery, ceramics, glass, product design, textiles, graphic design,

Grant Macdonald creates 'Ruaha' for TUSK

World renowned silversmih Grant Macdonald has created a handcrafted sterling silver lion representation named 'Ruaha' to be sold in their Harrods showrooms, from which proceeds of sales will support the charity Tusk and lion conservation. Driven by the fact that lions may now number as few as twenty thousand in the wild, the team of designers and craftsmen at Grant Macdonald wanted to create a unique piece to raise awareness and funds to help to preserve this majestic animal. The sale of their unique sterling silver lion ‘Ruaha’ will provide a significant contribution to further the work of Tusk. The beautifully handcrafted

Handmade for Christmas, Millennium Gallery – Sheffield

When something is made by hand, you know it’s been crafted with love by someone who cares. Because a gift should be special, everything on sale in our Christmas show is handmade in the UK. Featuring the very best in contemporary British craft and design, Handmade for Christmas presents work by some of the country’s most talented makers, offering an inspired alternative to the high street for this year’s Christmas shopping. Discover jewellery, glassware, ceramics, prints and much more, all created by artists, designers and craftspeople marrying traditional skills and techniques with innovative, contemporary approaches. You’ll find lots more gift

Call for Applications: B(u)y Me! for Christmas Exhibition

The Brampton Museum  are now looking for artists and designer/ makers to feature in their exclusive B(u)y Me! for Christmas exhibition. The ever popular Christmas gift exhibition, offers visitors, affordable handmade gifts, with a difference! They are looking for work from all disciplines, with the emphasis on quality handmade items, to suit all budgets. The exhibition will run from 19th November 2016 to 8th January 2017. The Brampton Museum charges 30%, plus VAT on all sales made. All work will be on a sale or return basis. Work will need to be delivered by 24th October, artists will be expected to

Selling Showcase: Modern Art Oxford

Modern Art Oxford is offering a year-round selling showcase opportunity, featuring a range of contemporary craft: jewellery, textiles, ceramics and glass. All work is offered for sale on a commission basis. Work is invigilated by gallery staff, and is insured. Showcases usually run for three months, changing alongside main gallery exhibitions. This opportunity is suitable for small to medium scale work. How to Apply Please send images of your work, short personal statement, trade prices, and dates your work is available to shop@modernartoxford.org.uk Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP modernartoxford.org.uk

COSMIMA, Clerkenwell Gallery - London

Exhibiting for the 12th year, five jewellery designers of the COSMIMA collective will showcase and sell their work alongside pieces from four specially invited guests at the Clerkenwell Gallery this November. The five core members of COSMIMA are Hidemi Asano, Chris Carpenter, Ulla Hörnfeldt, Daphne Krinos and Louise O’Neill; contemporaries who met over ten years ago and have collaborated ever since to organise the annual COSMIMA selling exhibition, whilst forming strong profiles independently and around the globe. A selection of new one-off pieces will be unveiled and for sale at the show from the designers whose work has been exhibited

Prometheus Kiln PRO-7-PRG

For Sale: Prometheus Kiln PRO-7-PRG Selling this Prometheus Kiln PRO-7-PRG, bought it from Cooksons but didn't use it at all. It's completely new. Larger dedicated jewellery kiln with a programmable timer, ideal for larger pieces Perfect for use with Prometheus Clay, Art Clay, PMC, enamelling, glass fusing and ceramics 15 programmes available, each with 5 segments Digital controls allow temperature to be set, up to 1100ºC Key features of the Prometheus Kiln PRO-7-PRG are : Maximum firing temperature of 1100ºC 90° opening door with bead door Four button digital temperature control and display Cool-touch handle Well ventilated, powder coated exterior casing.

News Edit: 17 June 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Incredible photos reveal spooky hidden shipwrecks as divers find lost treasure ship Devon Live: Cannons and an anchor are among the items found on what's believed to be one of the richest shipwrecks off the coast. www.devonlive.com A 'perfect' diamond and Peggy Rockefeller's beloved jewels The Telegraph: Last month’s three-day sale of Peggy and David Rockefeller’s art collection was, as expected, the most valuable estate auction in history, raising $832.6 million www.telegraph.co.uk From Australia with love: Calleija’s rare diamond delights The Telegraph: John Calleija, the Australian fine jeweller, came into the

News Edit: 11 November 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news...   Jewellery Designer And Celebrity Favourite Fernando Jorge Opens London Showroom Vogue: With his award-winning designs worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Emilia Clarke, Brazilian-born jewellery designer Fernando Jorge marks his first decade in London with an appointment-only showroom . www.vogue.co.uk Bejewelled £115,000 Rare Champagne Launched The Drinks Business: Piper-Heidsieck has launched a super rare edition of its prestige cuvée Rare adorned with hundreds of tiny diamonds, which has gone on sale at Harrods with a £115,000 price tag. www.thedrinksbusiness.com Removing items in ears and noses 'costs NHS £3m a

New Showcase App Launches to Release Industry ‘Hidden’ Stock

Two  experienced  professionals  from  within  the  jewellery  trade have launched   a  revolutionary  app  to  the  marketplace. The  app  enables  members  of  the  trade  to  both  showcase  and  source  jewellery,  watches  and  antiques  and  if  they  so  wish,  advertise  items  for  sale  to  consum ers . Fundamental  to  the  anticipated  success  of  the  app  is  its  new  and  original  concept  which   is  based  on  providing  an  innovative,  cost  effective  selling  tool  in  an  easy  to  use  and  manage  platform. Sellers  on  the  app  will  be  able  to  list  items  for  sale ;  at  trade  prices  for  fellow  professionals  and/or 

Re:Fine Holiday 2017

The Store at MAD Launches RE:FINE Holiday 2017 Featuring 32 International Fine Jewelers On Thursday, November 16th, from 5:30 – 8:30pm The Store at MAD is pleased to premiere its new collection of contemporary fine jewelry for sale. RE:FINE Holiday 2017, previously known as Redefining Fine Jewelry will bring together a highly curated group of 32 international artists and designers, including eight jewelers selected for their alternative bridal collections. The Store’s entry into bridal jewelry is in keeping with its RE:FINE philosophy, which focuses on today’s woman’s desire for jewelry that bespeaks her personal style. All RE:FINE artists offer a

BE JEWELLED

Be Jewelled  Open Studio exhibition and sale of jewellery by the Flux Studios collective Showing at Fux Studios, 14 of the most exciting jewellers whose exceptional creativity is forged from the streets of South London:  Alex Yule Barbara Yarde Barbora Rybarova Becky Dockree Elena Timbaliuc Emma McGilchrist Ezra December Heidi Agbowu Ilona Guest Jacqui Qinn Katherine Brunacci  Maggie Laing Raffaella Nissi Vicky Forrester Celebrating our diversity with influences from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Slovakia, Moldova, Nigeria, The Carribean, Tasmania  Also showing at Vanguard Court: Creatives including Musu Quilts Black Cactus printed textiles Chris Keenan ceramics Carina Ciscato ceramics