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
By Amy Wakeham
This autumn, head over to Goldsmiths’ Hall in London to discover a curated selection of the UK’s best modern jewellers and silversmiths. Goldsmiths’ Fair has been held since 1983, and over the years has showcased thousands of the country’s finest craftspeople.
In 2026, 138 exhibitors will be on display across two weeks in September and October. Each of the carefully selected jewellers or silversmiths demonstrates a unique approach to working with precious metals, and will showcase both rare and age-old techniques, and innovative ways of using materials. Altogether, they show just how talented the UK industry is. In addition to experienced makers, ten new names will go on display, winners of the Goldsmiths’ Emerging Business Bursary 2025 scheme, supported by the Betts Metals Group.
During Goldsmiths’ Fair visitors can explore the exhibits, meet the makers and buy jewellery on-site. There will also be a dedicated programme of talks and exhibitions, with more information to be announced soon.
Goldsmiths’ Fair, 22nd September to 4th October 2026. Buy tickets at goldsmithsfair.co.uk
New Names to Know
Ten of the exhibitors at the Goldsmiths’ Fair 2026 are early career creatives, recipients of Goldsmiths’ Emerging Business Bursary 2025 scheme, supported by the Betts Metals Group.
The bursary includes four kilograms of AgAIN silver bullion; a stand at the Fair worth £1,100; a £1500 grant to help cover materials, display props, travel and accommodation during the Fair; a series of professional training sessions from the Goldsmiths’ Centre on topics including building sales confidence, brand guidance and social media use; and the opportunity to take out an interest-free bullion loan from the Goldsmiths’ Company, to purchase up to £3,000 in additional precious metals from Betts.
“Goldsmiths’ Fair has proudly supported early career makers through bursary schemes since the year 2000,” said Harriet Scott, Head of Goldsmiths’ Fair.
“Whilst establishing yourself as an independent craftsperson – which requires you to be both a talented artist and an astute businessperson – has never been easy, over the last 25 years the rising costs of equipment, energy, materials, rates and rents, combined with record high prices for precious metals, have made it more challenging than ever before.”
Week 1: 22-27 September
Morvarid Alavifard
Trained at Birmingham City University and the Royal College of Art, Morvarid explores multi-sensory objects crafted from precious materials. She was born and raised in Iran, and addresses social and cultural issues through her work. morvaridalavifard.com
Beth Chesser
Beth’s work in sculptural fine jewellery explores form, light, and perception, inspired by photography. She studied jewellery manufacturing and design at the British Academy of Jewellery in Birmingham and London. bethchesser.com
Iona Hall
Iona uses metal as a drawing surface, using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques to sculpt, texture and form an illustrative narrative. A multi-award winner, she trained at the Glasgow School of Art and the Bishopsland Educational Trust. ionahall.com
Lois Lo
Lois likes to challenge traditional hierarchies in jewellery through inventive stone-setting techniques and advanced laser welding. She developed her practice at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. loislo.com
Makila Nsika
Makila creates modern jewellery that bridges cultural memory, material innovation, and contemporary design. Collaborating with artisans in Congo, she works to revive endangered crafts while exploring unconventional organic materials like palm nut kernel. mkala.co.uk
Week 2: 29 September – 4 October 2026
Jessica Awari-Tefé
Trained in the UK and Japan, Jessica specialises in chasing and repoussé alongside traditional Japanese metalworking and decorative techniques. She makes objects in silver and one-of-a kind jewellery inspired by observations of the natural world. jessicaawaritefe.com
Finlay Grant
After graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Bishopsland Educational Trust, where he developed skills in engraving and enamelling, Finlay now works as a jeweller merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to produce distinctive jewellery and objects. instagram.com/finlaygdesign
Misha McLean
Following her studies at the Glasgow School of Art and at New York’s Pratt Institute, Misha developed an interest in political art jewellery that explores attitudes towards medicine in the West. Her work fuses contemporary and traditional silversmithing skills to create thought-provoking wearable art. mishamclean.com
Jet McQuiston
With a Master’s Degree in Jewellery Design from Central St Martins, Jet makes modern heirlooms that hold meaning, history and stories. She is interested in the power of signs, symbols and semiotics, exploring the ways that jewellery can hold meaning allegorically and physically with the use of contemporary processes. jetmcquiston.com
Harry Stokes
Since apprenticing as a goldsmith at 17, Harry has gone on to master silversmithing and hand engraving, training with Bishopsland Educational Trust, Asprey and Ottlewill. His company, St Oakes, creates silver jewellery and homeware engraved with traditional tools. stoakessilver.com
(Main image: Jet McQuiston)
