Goldsmiths’ Company Gives Awards at New Designers 2010
(Business Design Centre, Islington) The Goldsmiths’ Company recently gave two awards at New Designers 2010, the annual showcase of work from Britain’s leading graduate designers representing the best in contemporary design. As well as presenting the two awards the Goldsmiths’ Company also sponsored the Jewellery and Precious Metalwork Zone at New Designers for the eighth [...]
Laser Helps Student Design Her Career
Leaving school at the age of 15 with no real plan of what to do next can be a daunting experience for many young students. This was the scenario in which Rachel Faulkner found herself, so she decided to take a year out of education to consider the different career options available. Rachel used this [...]
Hallmarking Seminar – A Guide to Hallmarking
Venue: The Birmingham Assay Office Date: Wed 29 Sept 2010. Time: 10am – 1.00pm ½ day course Presented by: Dr Sally Baggott & Marie Brennan Course Fee: £50 per delegate. Course Objective: This half day course is designed to broaden attendees’ knowledge of Hallmarking in the UK. Contents will include an interactive and hands on [...]
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Wins National
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter has won a top national tourism award – cementing its growing reputation as a leading tourist attraction. The museum has been named Best Small Visitor Attraction in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010, beating Oakham Treasures in Bristol and Harrogate’s Ripley Castle to secure the accolade. The museum [...]
HSBC Dig Deep for Macmillan Cancer Support
Staff at HSBC in the Jewellery Quarter are taking part in an innovative pirate challenge throughout June to raise vital money for Macmillan Cancer Support. All 200 HSBC branches across the Midlands have been challenged to organise their own fundraising activities which will cumulate with Area Managers; dressed as pirates; taking part in a branch [...]
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2010
Week 1: September 27 to October 3 Week 2: Oct 5 to Oct 10 (closed Monday Oct 4) Goldsmiths’ Fair is the ultimate one-stop destination for those seeking out jewellery and silver by the most exciting independent designer-makers in the UK. Over the past 28 years the Fair has grown in stature and allure and [...]
Birmingham Icknield Male Voice Choir
Birmingham Icknield Male Voice Choir is Birmingham’s oldest male voice choir, formed around 1900. They are a successful well known choir with an accomplished MD Steve Roche, and accompanists’, David Rosser and Chris Walk. Their Annual Concert is on October 9th at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, to celebrate their 110 yr. Tickets from the box [...]
Birmingham’s Got Talent – BIAD Graduate Show
Graduating students from Birmingham School of Jewellery showcased their final collections to key members of the jewellery industry on 15th June. This year’s exhibition celebrated the student achievements and was the culmination of their hard work and dedication. The exhibition provided a unique insight into jewellery and silversmithing across a variety of courses which span [...]
Pear Shaped Diamond Causes a Stir!
A pear shaped diamond weighing over 12 carats caused some excitement in the AnchorCert Independent Diamond and Gemstone Laboratory recently. The diamond, set in a ring and flanked by two 50 point stones, was initially brought into the organisation for a SafeGuard independent jewellery valuation. After realising how much it was worth, its owner, who [...]
The IJL Great Debate 2010 Continues
(5-8 Sept. Earls Court) www.theassayoffice.co.uk The Great Debate, now an established part of IJL, is presented in partnership between The Birmingham Assay Office and Reed Exhibitions. Conflict diamonds, dirty gold and other ethical issues are a concern to the consumer and the trade. The Great Debate aims to stimulate debate, provoke thought, share ideas and [...]
