Goldsmiths North Returns to Sheffield to Celebrate the UK’s Finest Makers

About

The highly regarded Goldsmiths North fair returns to Sheffield from 5 to 7 June, bringing together some of the United Kingdom’s most accomplished contemporary jewellery and precious metal designers. Hosted at the historic Cutlers’ Hall, the event continues to highlight exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.

A Showcase of British Craftsmanship

Now in its sixth year, Goldsmiths North has established itself as a key event in the UK’s craft calendar. Visitors can explore collections from 55 independent makers, many of whom have received national recognition for their work. Each exhibitor has been carefully selected from hundreds of applicants by a panel of specialists, ensuring a high standard of originality, quality and diversity.

• Contemporary jewellery from leading UK designers
• Handcrafted silverware and metalwork
• Exclusive, one-off pieces
• Work from award-winning artisans

Supporting Heritage and Innovation

The fair was founded in 2019 by Sheffield-based silversmiths Brett Payne and Rebecca Joselyn. Their aim was to reinforce Sheffield’s longstanding reputation for metalwork while supporting modern makers who continue traditional techniques.

Rebecca Joselyn, known for creating designs for members of the Royal Family including King Charles III, emphasises the importance of public engagement with handmade work. Rising material costs have increased pressure on independent makers, making events such as this essential for sustaining the craft sector.

Traditional Skills on Display

Visitors will have the opportunity to see a wide range of specialist techniques, including:

• Silversmithing
• Enamelling
• Engraving and chasing
• Stone-setting and diamond-cutting
• Jewellery casting and fabrication

These skills reflect centuries-old traditions that continue to evolve through contemporary design approaches.

Unique Pieces for Every Budget

The event caters to a broad audience, from first-time buyers to seasoned collectors. Prices begin at approximately £100 for smaller handcrafted items, while high-end, one-of-a-kind pieces can reach up to £50,000.

Shoppers can expect:

• Engagement and wedding rings
• Gifts for special occasions
• Sculptural metalwork
• Fine, gem-set jewellery

Event Details

• Dates: 5 to 7 June
• Opening Times: 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm
• Location: Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield
• Tickets: £15, includes re-entry across all three days

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the official website.

Goldsmiths North offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the UK’s leading jewellery and metalwork designers. By combining heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, the event continues to play a vital role in supporting independent makers and preserving traditional skills for future generations.

Featured Maker

Holly Clifford

contourmapcollection.com

contourmapcollection@gmail.com / 07896 740 107

A passion for maps and Derbyshire fell-running inspires Sheffield-based silversmith Holly Clifford’s topographical jewellery and wall art.

Holly’s Contour Map Collection harnesses the narrative power of maps and celebrates the human relationship to the land.

She works with clients to transform their favourite landscapes from the Peak District, and further afield, into complex precious metal pieces.

Bespoke rings, pendants, brooches, cufflinks and large-scale brass wall maps feature contour lines, rivers and trails, all hand-worked in metals such as gold or silver and take two to five months to create.

Clients often request their initials, memorable coordinates and dates to be worked into the piece, and have specific locations highlighted with gemstones and gold.

To date, these location markers have ranged from the hill a father and daughter first climbed together to the exact spot of a marriage proposal and an area where a family member’s ashes were scattered.

Holly is based at Yorkshire Artspace in Shefffield’s Persistence Works:

Holly is a member of the Peak District Artisans and for the last three years has been a fell runner with the Dark Peak Fell Runners.

Derbyshire is often featured in her work, she recently created a wall piece featuring co-ordinates of Les Trois Vallees in the French Alps, engraved a wedding ring for a couple marrying in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the latest challenge is wall art featuring a map of New Zealand for a UK couple.

Image: Holly Clifford with examples of her work