Makers' Stories
Do you want to discover the makers' stories behind the products? Read our Goldsmiths' Shop Talent blog.
A Launchpad for Emerging Talent: Spotlighting Getting Started Exhibition
Posted by Isabel Keim on
Until 26 June 2025, discover Spotlighting Getting Started, a free exhibition showcasing the work of seventeen emerging jewellers and silversmiths at the Goldsmiths' Centre.
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A Launchpad for Emerging Talent: Spotlighting Getting Started Exhibition
Posted by Isabel Keim on
Until 26 June 2025, discover Spotlighting Getting Started, a free exhibition showcasing the work of seventeen emerging jewellers and silversmiths at the Goldsmiths' Centre.
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Beneath the Surface: Alice Biolo’s Jewellery and the Dark Beauty Within
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Alice Biolo’s work is a tangible representation of our hidden turmoil - of the insecurities, pain, and trauma we each carry and conceal within us. An Italian-born jeweller, Alice crafts pieces that appear deceptively minimalist from the front, but reveal intricate, kinetic, and spiky details on the back.
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Beneath the Surface: Alice Biolo’s Jewellery and the Dark Beauty Within
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Alice Biolo’s work is a tangible representation of our hidden turmoil - of the insecurities, pain, and trauma we each carry and conceal within us. An Italian-born jeweller, Alice crafts pieces that appear deceptively minimalist from the front, but reveal intricate, kinetic, and spiky details on the back.
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A Dance with Metal: Morvarid Alavifard’s Journey Through Making and Self-Expression
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Multidisciplinary artist and silversmith Morvarid Alavifard channels her liberation through metalwork. Born in Tehran and now in Sheffield, her latest collection features hand-raised silver bowls, which deeply explore self-expression, particularly significant for women in Iran.
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A Dance with Metal: Morvarid Alavifard’s Journey Through Making and Self-Expression
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Multidisciplinary artist and silversmith Morvarid Alavifard channels her liberation through metalwork. Born in Tehran and now in Sheffield, her latest collection features hand-raised silver bowls, which deeply explore self-expression, particularly significant for women in Iran.
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Adding the Finishing Touch: Mim Best’s Creative Journey of Jewellery, Animation and Artistic Passion
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Mim Best's 25-year creative journey began with a chance magazine ad, leading to her first jewellery job with designer Diana Porter and projects like Aardman Animation's "Curse of the Were-Rabbit" - but her passion for jewellery remained constant. Her new collection, The Finishing Touch features handcrafted pieces inspired by heirlooms and ancient treasures.
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Adding the Finishing Touch: Mim Best’s Creative Journey of Jewellery, Animation and Artistic Passion
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Mim Best's 25-year creative journey began with a chance magazine ad, leading to her first jewellery job with designer Diana Porter and projects like Aardman Animation's "Curse of the Were-Rabbit" - but her passion for jewellery remained constant. Her new collection, The Finishing Touch features handcrafted pieces inspired by heirlooms and ancient treasures.
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Introducing Atacama: Maria Manola Toro's Collection Inspired by Chile’s Desert Beauty
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Chilean jewellery designer Maria Manola Toro draws deep inspiration from the surreal beauty of the Atacama Desert, with its sun-scorched earth and ancient rock formations. From her Crouch End workshop, she transforms this distant yet ever-present landscape into a fine jewellery collection that pays homage to the world's driest place.
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Introducing Atacama: Maria Manola Toro's Collection Inspired by Chile’s Desert Beauty
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Chilean jewellery designer Maria Manola Toro draws deep inspiration from the surreal beauty of the Atacama Desert, with its sun-scorched earth and ancient rock formations. From her Crouch End workshop, she transforms this distant yet ever-present landscape into a fine jewellery collection that pays homage to the world's driest place.