Viewing Goldsmiths’ Fair 2021

There is something deeply satisfying about purchasing a precious piece directly from its maker. Learning and talking about its creation seems to infinitely increase its value and desirability. Happily, at Goldsmiths’ Fair, the annual celebration of the UK’s top jewellery makers, you can do exactly that.

Located in London’s spectacular Goldsmiths’ Hall, a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, this year’s event brings together more than 130 contemporary craftsmen from up and down the country. There is something here for everyone, from Elsa Tierney’s sculptural pieces inspired by great Modernists such as Picasso and Brancusi to the mystical hand-engraved signet rings by Castro Smith.

It’s also worth scoping out the fair’s exhibition exploring the symbolic significance of rings. It features extraordinary pieces from the 1960s to the present day by celebrated designer-makers, including Emefa Cole and Mark Nuell. For any jewellery lover, this boutique fair is a must-see.