Jewels of Note
Beyond the headlines. Exclusive insights on jewellery and watches of note.
An orphan who became the king of watchmaking
The remarkable tale of Hans Wilsdorf, the man who built Rolex and Tudor, and ushered in the modern watch industry.
Alex Monroe’s lessons from four decades in jewellery
Join Rachael Taylor at Goldsmiths’ Fair for a conversation with the celebrated jeweller as he marks 40 years in the industry.
New jewellery talent on display at Goldsmiths’ Fair this autumn
Catch 138 of the UK’s finest jewellers in one place, plus a programme of must-see talks and exhibitions.
Apply now for Birmingham Jewellery Biennial open call
The festival is seeking applications for jewellery talent to display in its headline exhibition during the festival in 2027.
Don’t miss this exhibition at the Edinburgh Fringe
Jewellery store Aetla has teamed up with writer Kate Matthams for a show exploring the relationship between jewellers, the land and a sense of place.
Seun marks a bold return for Ellis Mhairi Cameron
The Scottish jewellery designer releases her first collection in two years, and it is unabashedly rich in talismanic symbolism – and heavy solid gold.
Shine 2026: Meet jewellery’s newest stars
Discover the up-and-coming names selected for the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s annual training programme.
An open call for Birmingham Jewellery Biennial
A newly elected jury will curate a flagship exhibition placing Britain’s contemporary jewellery talent centre stage at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in May 2027.
GC&DC Awards Exhibition 2026 is now open
Go and see the best the UK’s jewellery and silversmithing community has to offer at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London.
Omega was innovating long before the Moonwatch
Decades before space exploration, Omega was forging new paths for watchmaking with unbeatable precision and a mass-production mindset.
Nominations open for NAJ Awards 2026: anyone can enter
The National Association of Jewellers is inviting businesses and individuals from across the UK trade to be recognised for excellence in creativity, leadership and innovation.
Eight names to watch in jewellery and silversmithing
Discover the early-career craftspeople selected for the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Spotlighting Getting Started 2027 programme.
WOLF collaborates with printmaker Fiona Howard
The Sophia collection of jewellery boxes has been transformed with a fresh floral design inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement.
Dimexon celebrates the power of light in new rebrand
The diamond manufacturer celebrates its past and looks to the future on its 60th anniversary with a brand-new visual identity.
Rediscovering Cartier and Tiffany & Co
A new talk will explore the histories of these two iconic maisons, offering untold stories and a fresh perspective.
How Cartier became a global jewellery empire
From a small Paris workshop in 1847 to becoming an international maison by the 20th century, Cartier’s early history was shaped by ambition, travel and three visionary brothers.
The origin story of Bulgari’s founder
Long before it became synonymous with bold gems, high jewellery and cinematic glamour, Bulgari began as a small Roman silversmithing business founded by a Greek immigrant.
What happens when jewellery meets art?
Rachael Taylor hosts an exclusive panel talk on art jewellery at The Arts Club with Louisa Guinness, Emily Hunt and Elie Top.
Bridging the gap between craft and commerciality
Rachael Taylor to lead a talk on how to get ahead in the jewellery business while embracing traditional skills.
Shine 2026 applications are now open
The Goldsmith Centre’s free, four-month training programme supports emerging jewellers and silversmiths.