Goldsmith’s Fair 2025
New Directions in Jewellery made in the UK
A warm welcome by the Head of Fair, Harriet Scott
Harriet Scott welcomed warmly distinguished visitors, collectors and jewellery enthusiasts in this year’s Goldsmith’s fair on the 22nd of September showcasing the work of 136 makers presenting a broad and diverse selection of contemporary jewellery, goldsmithing and silversmithing. In addition to the exhibitors the Fair is presenting three curated exhibitions that explore jewellery and metalwork from new perspectives-challenging traditional boundaries and highlighting the range and depth of creativity in the jewellery industry, and where it intersects with other disciplines.
On the ground floor of the fair there is a great display featuring designs by David Watkins and the late Wendy Ramshaw, a jewellery partnership known for their original, experimental approaches. This is the first major show of their combined body of work, featuring only pieces from the Goldsmiths’ Company’s private collection.
The Interwoven exhibition presented at the fair is another exclusive showcase that brings together the work of more than 30 makers, exploring the relationship between jewellery and textiles. Moreover, the exhibition Jewels in the Hall is an intervention by artist jeweller Ella Fearonlow showcasing the artist’s site-specific sculptures exploring ideas of crafting jewellery for spaces and sculptures for the body-offering a playful take on traditional forms.
As a cultural institution nearing their 700th anniversary, the Goldsmiths’ Company is proud to continue its centuries long support for their treasured trade and industry-enriching London’s cultural landscape. All the sales made at the Fair go directly to the makers, helping to sustain, develop and evolve handmaking skills and creative practice-inspiring and supporting the future of British Jewellery, silversmithing and metalwork.
Visitors of the Fair will receive a colourful, high quality catalogue presenting all designers featured in the exhibition halls with examples of their work and their short bio.
A NEW VISION:
DAVID WATKINS AND WENDY RAMSHAW
A pair of artists can be a powerful force.
In the UK Wendy Ramshaw and David Watkins became, through their new vision for what the art of jewellery could be in the modern world, one of the most significant artist couples of the late twentieth century. A NEW VISION celebrates this through a selected display of works by both artists, mostly owned by the Goldsmiths Company, alongside newly commissioned film material and interviews. The couple’s works are now represented in 70 major museum collections worldwide. The Company Collection represents Wendy’s work in depth through 35 works across 40 years and has a significant holding of David’s work with precious metals in the same period. Their creations emphasize the importance of their personal relationship to their individual achievements in this most intimate of arts.
Wendy studied textiles and illustration at Newcastle University, then moved to Reading to study for an Art Teacher Diploma where she met David in 1961, marrying the following year. Wendy’s studies in textiles seemed to help shape her strong feeling of colour and pattern. Her exploration of colour was lifelong, making new use of the jeweller’s language of semi-precious stones and enamel to beautiful effect. David’s interest in jewellery as a branch of the sculptor’s art, beyond fashion, began to take root in the early 1970s.
Both artists created forms that redefined jewellery in its time, bringing one of the oldest forms of human expression into new dialogue with modern materials, modern art and designs. Their new vision for jewellery seems still potent for our contemporary world, embedded as it is in their own shared lives made rich through craftsmanship and creativity of the highest order.
GOLDSMITH’S FAIR
23rd September-5th October 2025
Goldsmiths’ Hall
Foster Lane
London EC2V 6BN
+44 (0) 20 7367 5900
A small but meaningful taste of this Year’s exhibitors:
Sarah Heriot
Born in Edinburgh, Sarah escaped with her parents to New Zealand and returned to the UK in 1984. She acquired her bench skills from John Cass at UCL and her 3D CAD skills from Holts Academy and continues to expand her knowledge base and technical virtuosity from her workshop in Bloomsbury, London, a stones’ throw from the Hatton Garden Jewellery quarter.
In combination with traditional hand-making skills, Sarah uses 3D CAD extensively in her work. Having worked until 2005 as a commercial computer software designer, it comes naturally to her. This technique has allowed her to develop her very individual and cohesive style, attracting high praise and awards for the architectural and sculptural quality of the designs.
Sarah’s intention is to create intelligent designs that bring aesthetic pleasure, as jewellery, and also as objects in their own right. She is very much inspired by the urban environment, adding her own organic interpretation.
www.sarahheriot.com
Alison Evans
Crafted using her handmade individual chainmail loops or shingles, Alison carefully selects precious and semi-precious stones to complement her collections in 18 carat gold, silver and titanium, adding sparkling colour to her distinctive rings, necklaces and earrings.
Alison exhibits her work in galleries and stockists throughout Europe and the US and has won accreditation for her work, including the Trade Wardens Award for Goldsmiths Hall 2023.
All the gold and silver Alison uses is recycled, like most of the diamonds which are carefully selected for their beauty too. And naturally, the diamonds Alison selects are all ethically sourced, many taken from older pieces of jewellery to be re-loved and re-worn.
www.alisonevans.com
Lynne MacLachlan
Lynne MacLachlan Studio produces colourful, sculptural jewellery and objects, thoughtfully designed and made to bring colour and joy into your life. Our pieces range from accessible everyday jewellery to collectable contemporary craft pieces to large scale interior installations.
Lynne takes a creative approach with digital tools and materials, exploring and pushing the capabilities of these, using bespoke software tools and 3D printing to materialise complex forms. Combining these tools with meticulous hand finishing techniques, such as dying, polishing and construction, elevates the pieces to become artful pieces of cutting-edge design that endure.
www.lynnemaclachlan.co.uk
Sarah Straussberg
With a background in sculpture, Sarah Straussberg draws inspiration from details found in the world around us. Using a guiding geometry to create a distinctive aesthetic, her work is built on simplicity in its purest form.
Sarah handcrafts every piece in her Somerset studio, using a range of materials to create jewellery that is elegant and wearable. As a practitioner of traditional techniques, Sarah also uses 3D printing in select ranges to bring shapes to life in new ways.
Above all, Sarah enjoys working with likeminded people to create jewellery that is meaningful and memorable.
www.sarahstraussberg.com
Teri Howes
Inspired by her mother’s sewing room full of treasures, Teri’s work is influenced by a love of thread and of making by hand. Her use of intricate hand crochet techniques in pure gold has become her signature style – adding tiny coloured facetted diamonds threaded and crocheted into individual stitches.
This combination of traditional textile techniques with unconventional jewellery design and Teri’s unique diamond setting – has led to her pieces being described as “instant Contemporary Classics”. Since 2015 her work has been selected for exhibition at the world-famous Goldsmith’s Fair held annually at Goldsmith’s Hall in Foster Lane – home to The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London’s oldest Livery Company founded by Royal Charter in 1327.
Her work appeared in the prestigious Financial Times “How to Spend It” feature in 2015.
www.terihowesjewellery.com
Josef Koppmann
Josef Koppmann’s journey began at the Arts and Crafts College in Vienna, where a foundation in traditional goldsmithing sparked a lifelong exploration of form, texture, and material. After relocating to London, he established his own studio which became a space for craftsmanship and bold creativity, and in 2008 opened his showroom at the iconic Oxo Tower.
Defined by sculptural clarity and quiet strength, Josef’s jewellery is a study in contrasts. Most pieces are handcrafted in sterling silver and overlaid with 24-carat gold, fused together using time-honoured techniques. The result is an arresting interplay of surfaces where the luminous warmth of pure gold meets the refined coolness of silver.
At the heart of every design lies a gemstone, selected not only for its colour or brilliance, but for its individuality. These stones are the essence of the work, each one setting the tone, guiding the shape and anchoring the design.
Whether a ring, earrings, or a pair of cufflinks, every piece is an expression of balance – contemporary yet timeless, refined but tactile, sculptural and wearable.
www.josefkoppmann.com
Tom Rucker
Tom was born in 1970 in Munich, Germany into a well-established goldsmithing family. Following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather – all master goldsmiths – he embarked on an apprenticeship at the school of jewellery at Munich’s Luise Schule. Graduating as a goldsmith in 1991, he completed a series of advanced courses at several international institutes, qualifying as a gemmologist and diamond expert.
He was awarded a master’s degree from the renowned Handwerkskammer Bildungszentrum in 1995 – one of the foremost educational establishments for the craft trades in Germany. With a keen interest in state-of- the-art jewellery manufacturing techniques, Tom invested in one of the very first laser welding machines developed specially for jewellery. Before long, Tom had earned international recognition in his field which brought him to the UK in the late 1990s. Here he pioneered the user of laser welding, combining technology with high-level skills, cementing an international reputation for excellence in design, craftsmanship and innovation.
He works mainly in platinum and diamonds, and is globally recognised as being one of the most influential platinum jewellery designers of his time.
www.tomrucker.co.uk
Jewellery from exhibitors:
Tom Rucker – The Nova Brooch
The Nova brooch is an exquisite piece of jewellery with a striking design. Whether worn as a statement accessory or collected as a unique artefact, the Nova brooch captures the imagination with its blend of contemporary style and traditional craftsmanship.
The Nova brooch is typically characterised by sleek lines, geometric shapes, and a distinctive starburst motif reminiscent of a nova star. Crafted from high-quality materials such as gold, or platinum, it features embellishments like gemstones and enamel.
Josef Koppmann – 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds
This elegant ring by Josef Koppmann is crafted in 18k gold and set with shimmering diamonds. The design reflects a modern sensibility, combining clean lines with a refined sparkle, making it a timeless addition to any jewellery collection.
Teri Howes – TALON Ruffle Earrings, 18ct Gold, Fine Silver and Black Diamonds
The TALON Ruffle earrings are a striking testament to Teri Howes’ innovative approach to jewellery design. Meticulously handcrafted from 18ct gold and fine silver, these earrings feature sculptural, ruffled forms that evoke both elegance and movement. Accentuated by the subtle sparkle of black diamonds, the design balances contemporary flair with timeless
sophistication.
Sarah Straussberg – Harriet Brooch made by Sterling Silver
The Harriet brooch, crafted in sterling silver by Sarah Straussberg, showcases a refined yet contemporary aesthetic. Its intricate detailing, geometrical pattern and sleek finish highlight Straussberg’s dedication to innovative design, making it a versatile accessory for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Lynne Machlachlan – Quiver Necklace
A pink, purple and blue gradient necklace, finished with a gold plated metal joiner. Features a gently graduated curved pattern that flows around the neck inspired by natural forms, the first of Lynne’s pieces to make use of the flexible nature of 3D printed nylon to create a tactile almost textile-like piece.
Alison Evans – Wide Silver Shake Bracelet
A titanium loose link chainmail bracelet is covered in handmade silver shakes – squares of hammered silver squares each individually hammered and carefully linked to the bracelet to create a waterfall effect when worn.
The unpolished shakes have a patina from the hammering to create natural reflections making this a true statement bracelet.
Sarah Herriot – 18ct vaulted ring with London blue tourmalines
This striking ring is expertly crafted in 18 carat gold, featuring a vaulted design that elevates its elegance. Set with vivid London blue tourmalines, the piece combines rich colour with a sophisticated architectural form, making it an eye-catching addition to any jewellery collection. The bold gemstones are thoughtfully arranged to catch the light, highlighting both the depth of the blue and the radiant warmth of the gold.