Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
The Goldsmiths’ Company is a cultural institution and membership organisation – one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies. The Company advances the trade and craft of silversmithing and jewellery through training, exhibitions and fairs, operates the London Assay Office which protects the trade and consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals, and works with charitable, educational, and cultural partners to improve life chances for people.
Established in 1327 and now with over 1500 active members the Company has contributed to national life for eight centuries. In 2027, we will celebrate our 700th anniversary.
The Goldsmiths’ ‘group’ includes the Goldsmiths’ Company and: London Assay Office: protects consumers and the trade by testing and hallmarking precious metals; Goldsmiths’ Foundation: a philanthropic organisation and grant funding charity that supports vocational skills, education and training in the creative industries; The Goldsmiths’ Centre: a charity that supports jewellers and silversmiths and those in the allied trades by delivering education and training programmes and professional development, and through exhibitions and fairs. It was founded by the Company in 2012 and receives an annual grant of circa £2m a year from the Goldsmiths’ Foundation.
Goldsmiths’ Fair is the leading selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery and silver made by independent craftspeople working in the UK today. Held annually over two weeks at Goldsmiths’ Hall, the Fair allows visitors to discover and buy work directly from exhibitors, with the line-up changing between Week One and Week Two.
The Fair supports emerging talent, provides a platform for new work and is accompanied by talks, exhibitions, awards and curated selections.
Silver Sponsors
Hamilton & Inches has been Edinburgh’s foremost destination for fine jewellery, luxury watches and handcrafted silver, since 1866. A proud Royal Warrant holder for more than 130 years, its onsite workshops are home to a team of talented craftspeople, all of whom have honed their craft and skills through knowledge passed down from previous generations. Offering a range of specialist services including bespoke jewellery, silver commissions and personalised pieces, repairs, engraving and valuations, the official Rolex retailer is also proud to operate a Rolex-accredited service centre, right in the heart of Edinburgh, as well as a Rolex Certified Pre-owned boutique, offering clients a wide range of pre-owned pieces all carefully selected by their in-house specialist.
Dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences, Hamilton & Inches’ Grade II listed store is a warm and elegant space that celebrates heritage alongside contemporary design.
“Craftsmanship has been at the heart of Hamilton & Inches since 1866, so we are delighted to support Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland and its celebration of the exceptional makers shaping the future of jewellery and silversmithing. It is important to us to play a part in championing the craft, creativity and talent that make Scotland’s jewellery community so distinctive.”
Bronze Sponsors
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The Curious Gem is proud to support The Curious Gem Emerging Maker Bursary Stand for Alchemy 2027.
The Curious Gem is an independent, Edinburgh-based supplier of jewellery-making materials, tools and equipment. Serving makers across the UK and internationally, the company supports everyone from those beginning their jewellery-making journey to established designers and professional jewellers. Its extensive range includes gemstones, beads, precious metal findings, enamelling materials, permanent jewellery supplies and specialist tools.
The Curious Gem is committed to supporting the wider jewellery-making community by helping makers develop their skills, access high-quality materials and build sustainable creative businesses.
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Argex is proud to support the Argex Emerging Maker Bursary Stand for Alchemy 2027.
Located in Birmingham, Argex Limited was founded in 1994 and very rapidly established itself as a reputed supplier of semi-finished items for the production of silver cutlery, hollow-ware and jewellery. Today Argex is recognised throughout the UK as a leading stockist of sheets, discs, wires, rods, tubes, coils/strips, anodes and many other semi-finished formats in various silver alloys.
The company has built its reputation on the highest possible quality standards, constant quality control, prompt delivery times and competitive pricing. Thanks to these core values, Argex has developed a comprehensive sales-network within the UK silversmithing and jewellery sectors.
For more than 135 years, TH March has combined specialist expertise with a commitment to innovation, growth and exceptional customer service. Supporting jewellers and the wider trade has been at the heart of our business since day one.
"We're delighted to be supporting Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland, an event that celebrates the exceptional creativity, craftsmanship and talent found across Scotland's jewellery and silversmithing community. As a business with long-standing relationships throughout Scotland, we understand the importance of investing in opportunities that help independent makers connect with new audiences and strengthen our industry. We're proud to play a part in an event that showcases the very best of the region's trade while helping to inspire its future."
SH Jewellery is an independent contemporary jewellery gallery based in Morningside, Edinburgh, founded and run by award-winning silversmith and jeweller Sarah Hutchison.
Since opening in 2011, SH Jewellery has built a reputation for championing exceptional contemporary jewellery and the independent makers behind it. The gallery brings together a carefully curated collection of designers working across silver, gold and platinum, offering visitors the opportunity to discover distinctive, beautifully crafted pieces with a strong emphasis on individuality, creativity and craftsmanship.
Alongside its collection of new work, SH Jewellery is also home to SH Chance, its dedicated preloved contemporary jewellery initiative. Created to give beautiful jewellery a second life, SH Chance reflects the gallery’s commitment to a more considered and sustainable approach to jewellery - encouraging pieces to be passed on, worn and loved again.
With its welcoming, personal approach and ever-changing collection of work from both established and emerging makers, SH Jewellery is proud to support events that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, independent businesses and the arts.
SH Jewellery is delighted to be supporting Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland as a sponsor.
We are grateful to a number of individuals from Scotland and the wider UK who have supported Alchemy in its first year.
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Joanne Lim, Deacon of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh