Promoting, Educating, Protecting
The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh is a non-profit organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1687. Today it is the oldest consumer protection group in Scotland and it is believed to be the oldest continuously existing business of any kind in the country.
The Incorporation operates two charities, “Silver of the Stars” and “The Scottish Goldsmiths’ Trust”, and administers the Edinburgh Assay Office.
The Incorporation has also created the Ethical Making Resource, which provides practical information for jewellers and silversmiths looking to improve the environmental and social sustainability of their practice. The Resource also includes valuable information on buying ethically made jewellery and silver for buyers and collectors.
The Incorporation has worked with Lyon and Turnbull to produce ‘Elements’ - an annual festival of jewellery, silver and gold in Scotland. In 2018, Elements will take place from 19-21 October.
The Incorporation has worked in partnership with Edinburgh City Council to create the Silver of the Stars Creative Learning Resource.
Our Vision Today
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To run a successful Assay Office in Scotland
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To promote consumer protection around the Hallmark
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To promote and support the Jewellery and Silversmithing trade in Scotland and beyond
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To promote education about the Jewellery and Silversmithing trade
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To encourage the collection of fine examples of jewellery and precious metals
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To promote Scotland as a national centre of excellence for design and the crafts
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To safeguard and promote our heritage
