Craft Central
Craft Central, the new name for Clerkenwell Green Association, is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation established over 25 years that is dedicated to building a strong future for craft and design. Craft Central is a destination for those involved in craft who want to get somewhere, make something happen and see things differently. Crafts people and designer-makers can join Craft Central’s Designers’ Network, show work in exhibitions or in the online gallery, rent work spaces and get practical business help. Individuals interested in craft and design, can visit ground-breaking events and exhibitions, use resources to source and buy original products, commission unique one-off pieces and support Craft Central’s non-profit work. Craft Central gives everyone the chance to discover a world of craft and design that is more extensive, more inspiring and more accessible than most could ever imagine.
Johnson Matthey
In its role as sole marketing agent for Anglo Platinum, the worlds
largest platinum producer, Johnson Matthey (JM) work to ensure a growing market
for platinum group metals (pgm) in all applications. In the UK, jewellery
makers can benefit from Johnson Matthey’s expertise in handling pgm
with technical manuals available on CD ROM. Retailers too, can receive
support through a range of free merchandising and training materials,
including radio advertising opportunities. JM also support designers who are
working with platinum to see the DESIGN INNOVATION AWARD 2008 winning pieces
and for more information, please come and see us on stand FCC2.
BJA
The British Jewellers’ Association is the national trade association which promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers. With almost 800 member companies, BJA represents manufacturers, bullion suppliers, casting houses, diamond and gem dealers, designer jewellers, silversmiths, craftsmen and women, equipment suppliers, wholesalers, galleries, internet retailers and traders.
Association for Contemporary Jewellery
Jewellery Makers, Collectors and Curators… Become part of the only UK-wide community for promoting, developing and celebrating contemporary jewellery. Share and enjoy designer jewellery with your peers.
Membership benefits include:
Quarterly Magazine Findings, Local Groups Network, Exhibitions, Events, Awards, Publications, Workshops and Conferences: The best of the UK’s contemporary designer jewellery presented alongside a fresh and exciting educational programme, AND opportunities to meet and collaborate with other makers internationally. We can help you and your peers develop and fund your own projects!
PLUS Bi-Weekly Email Bulletins, Access to our Web Community AND Travel grants.
Moving away from your university / training hub need not mean total isolation... ACJ members are out there and look forward to hearing from you.
Designgap
Designgap was founded in 1980 by Shirley Frost, herself a jewellery maker as well as a ceramist and painter. This not-for-profit organization assists designer-producers and artist-makers in the promotion of their contemporary, stylish work. She searches out creating who are clearly unusual, innovative and imaginative items in a wide variety of price ranges. The website www.designgap.co.uk provides clear informative information on each of the members, currently about 200: their businesses complement each other rather than competing. Also on the website are other useful sections concerned with other aspects of high quality creativity. Printed directories and updates are also available to retailers.
Malca-Amit (UK) Ltd
Malca-Amit (UK) Ltd are a Valuable Cargo shipping company, who specialise in the movement of valuable goods globally.
Malca-Amit (UK) Ltd. first opened its Hatton Garden & Heathrow offices in 1992. Since our inception, we have gained our reputation in the market by providing a personalised service. Malca-Amit places close attention to client’s interests while maintaining a high level of service. In the past few years, Malca-Amit (UK) Ltd. expanded its range of services, offering beyond the standard secured door-to-door delivery.
Please have a look at our website www.malca-amit.co.uk, which contains further details of the services we offer.
Assay Office London
Assay Office London is pleased to be exhibiting at Collections 2009. Whilst hallmarking remains its core business, it also provides a comprehensive range of additional services that make the necessities of our trade as easy as possible - a veritable “one stop shop”. These include the laboratory services of nickel testing and smelting, an NAG accredited valuation service, gem testing and diamond grading, the renowned Antique Plate Committee and a wide spectrum of educational programmes and seminars.
Assay Office London continues to invest in its hallmarking services and offers the most comprehensive range of hallmarking options available today. Its three offices at Goldsmiths’ Hall, Greville Street (Hatton Garden) and Heathrow, all use state-of-the-art equipment to provide the renowned leopard’s head hallmark of London. It is particularly proud of its latest office, its high security facility at Heathrow. This unique facility affords a substantial reduction in the time imported goods spend in the supply chain and lessens the security risks involved with transporting valuables. Having already enticed some of the biggest players in the trade, it is open to all those who import their goods through Heathrow Airport.
To find out more visit Assay Office London on Stand fcB6.