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Precious Metal Minty

We are incredibly proud to be part of the launch of the Royal Mint - Minty® ‘the world’s most expensive piggy bank’.  We worked closely with the Royal Mint to produce these stunning hand-made piggy banks to their design, as part of their new range. The process of making such an item is really rewarding.  [...]

James Kydd – Betrothal Suite

James Kydd finishes his masterpiece ending his 5 year apprenticeship.  Winning gold and two silver awards at the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council 2019, bringing his total to 9 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze awards. We are very proud of James Kydd for completing his Silversmith Apprenticeship and finishing with an outstanding masterpiece. We [...]

Sterling silver and gold plated Gentleman’s Box

James Kydd's 2018 entry was a sterling silver and gold plated Gentleman’s Box consisting of chain and swivel stone set cufflinks and studs.  We are delighted to say he won 5 awards this year; Gold in Junior Small Workers, Gold in Paul Podolsky, Silver in Junior Silversmith and Bronze in Setting & Polishing.

Damocles

Another successful year for James Kydd! James won the Gold Award in the Junior Craft category; the Gold Award in the Junior section of the Polishing category; the Bronze Award for Setting; and the Special Award (presented for the first time this year) for ‘an appropriate design that demonstrates good visual and practical use of [...]

James Kydd

After entering his crown into the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards James won the top award ‘Silver’ in the Junior category.

3 Gold Awards for James Kydd

James Kydd won gold in 3 awards at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards 2016. The Junior Silversmith; The Paul Podolsky Award for the young craftsman with the most potential; The Theo Fennell Award for Master and Apprentice, won jointly with his father. James made a five-sided silver box containing five intricately designed and [...]