Cooksongold

What Cooksongold does

Cooksongold, trading under the legal entity Cookson Precious Metals Ltd., is a Birmingham-headquartered retailer and service provider focused on jewellery-making supplies and bespoke precious-metal work, operating continuously since 1900. The company serves two principal customer sets: professional jewellers (primary), who source raw bullion, findings, tools, gemstones, and professional services at trade pricing, and beginners/hobbyists, supported by student discounts, educational content, and in-store workshops. A third adjacency is dental laboratories, served through the consolidated Cookson Dental range (Mattigold, Matticraft, palladium-based alloys).

The product catalogue is built around precious metals — gold in 9ct/14ct/18ct/22ct alloys, fine gold, silver (including the Argentium Silver sub-brand), palladium, and platinum — supplied as bullion (bars, grain, sheet, wire, tube, solder), findings, chain, cast and stamped rings, and gemstones. Adjacent categories include jewellery-making tools, polymer clay (FIMO), and lab-grown diamonds. Services comprise precious-metal casting, laser cutting, 3D scanning, personalised/bespoke jewellery, scrap-metal buy-back, machinery servicing, and in-store training courses. Manufacturing-adjacent technology includes precious-metal 3D printing, demonstrated through a Bentley collaboration on the Black Rose Batur (18-karat rose gold accents).

The business model is predominantly direct-to-consumer e-commerce plus two physical retail flagships in the UK's premier jewellery districts (Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and London's Hatton Garden). Revenue is generated through unit-priced consumables (with up to 40% bulk-buy discounts on frequently ordered tools and a 10% student discount on selected categories), annual trade accounts for professional jewellers, bespoke and casting services billed per project, and bullion sales priced off live metal prices and weight. The e-commerce storefront ships to 70+ countries across 12 currencies, with free UK delivery over £50, click & collect, and dedicated UK phone support. An EU Responsible Person presence (Dardilly, France, via Cookson-CLAL) supports European service continuity, particularly for the dental product line, which is restricted to UK delivery.

Name

Cooksongold

Legal name

Cookson Precious Metals Ltd.

Website

https://cooksongold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cooksongold is a Birmingham-based jewellery-making supplies retailer and bespoke precious-metal service provider, serving professional jewellers, hobbyists, and dental laboratories through e-commerce, two UK flagship stores, and international shipping to 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct retail sales of jewellery making supplies through own e-commerce platform, serving both consumer and professional segments
2. Bullion Sales: Sale of precious metal bullion including gold bars, silver bars in various weights and forms
3. Custom/Bespoke Services: Revenue from bespoke services including precious metal casting, laser cutting, and 3D scanning for personalised jewellery
4. Dental Alloys: Sale of dental alloys including Mattigold range for dental laboratories and technicians

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooksongold is a multi-channel retailer of jewellery making supplies, selling precious metal bullion (gold in 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, and 22ct, plus silver, platinum, and palladium) along with jewellery tools, findings, chain, ring blanks, precious metal clay, and gemstones through an e-commerce platform and physical stores in Birmingham and London. The company also offers bespoke manufacturing services including precious metal casting, 3D scanning, laser cutting, personalised jewellery, scrap metal recycling, training courses, and a specialty line of dental alloys for dental laboratories.

Product overview

Cooksongold operates as a comprehensive jewellery making supplies platform offering a unified product catalogue alongside professional services. The core offering consists of bullion (gold and silver bars, wire, sheet, solder, tube, grain), jewellery tools, findings, chain, rings, and gemstones. The portfolio extends to specialty products like dental alloys (Mattigold, Matticraft series) and Argentium Silver sub-brand. Services include Precious Metal Casting, 3D Scanning, Personalised Jewellery, Bespoke Laser Cutting, and Scrap Metal Services. The company also offers training courses and operates physical stores in Birmingham and London. New product categories include lab grown diamonds and expanded precious metal clay offerings (Art Clay Silver, Project X Clay, Prometheus Clay).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bullion (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium Wire, Sheet, Solder, Tube, Grain and Bars) Precious metal products including gold and silver bars, wire, sheet, solder, tube, and grain available in various alloys (9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct, fine gold, silver, platinum, palladium) and forms for jewellery making and metal investment.
• Jewellery Tools Comprehensive range of professional jewellery making equipment including air compressors, polishers, benches, burrs, casting equipment, soldering tools, rolling mills, and testing equipment for jewellery workshops and hobbyists.
• Jewellery Findings Small components used in jewellery making such as clasps, bolt rings, jump rings, ear wires, brooch backs, and settings in various precious and non-precious metals and styles.
• Chain (Finished and Loose) Chain products in various styles including ball, belcher, box, curb, figaro, franco, marine, rope, and snake, available in precious and non-precious metals for jewellery making and finishing.
• Rings (Wedding Bands, Cast Rings, Signet Blanks) Ring offerings including wedding ring blanks in gold and platinum, cast rings in various styles, and stamped signet ring blanks for jewellery manufacturing and finishing.
• Precious Metal Clay Formable metal clay products including Art Clay Silver, Project X Clay, and Prometheus Clay for jewellery making, along with kilns and firing accessories.
• Gemstones Wide selection of precious and semi-precious stones including diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, amethyst, cubic zirconia, and lab-grown options for jewellery making and setting.
• Argentium Silver Tarnish-resistant silver alloy products including grain, sheet, solder, wire, findings, and finished chain for jewellery makers seeking a brighter, more durable silver alternative.
• Dental Alloys Professional dental alloys including Mattigold bonding and casting alloys, Matticraft series, palladium-based alloys, and platinum foil for dental laboratories and dental technicians. UK-only delivery.
• Precious Metal Casting Service Custom casting service for precious metals allowing customers to create bespoke jewellery pieces and unique designs from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
• 3D Scanning Service Professional 3D scanning service for capturing physical objects for digital jewellery design and manufacturing, supporting customisation and bespoke piece development.
• Bespoke Laser Cutting Precision laser cutting service for custom jewellery designs, personalised patterns, and intricate cut-work in precious metals.
• Personalised Jewellery Custom engraving and bespoke jewellery creation service for individual personalisation, allowing customers to commission unique pieces with custom details.
• Scrap Metal Service Service for selling and recycling jewellery scrap metal, enabling customers to maximise the value of precious metal waste (gold, silver, platinum) by returning it to Cooksongold for refining and buyback.
• Training Courses Educational workshops and training programmes for jewellery making techniques offered in stores, supporting beginners through to advanced makers in learning new skills.
• Lab Grown Diamonds Synthetic diamond gemstones available for use in jewellery making, offered as an expanded product category alongside natural gemstones.
• FIMO Polymer Clay Range of polymer clay products (FIMO brand) for hobbyist jewellery making and craft in various colours and effects.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Responsible Jewellery CouncilminorOthersCooksongold is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, demonstrating commitment to ethical and responsible practices in the jewellery supply chain.
• The National Association of JewellersminorOthersMembership in the National Association of Jewellers trade organisation.
• EcologiminorOthersCooksongold offsets carbon footprint via Ecologi environmental platform, demonstrating sustainability commitment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Etsy: Etsy is a global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, including jewellery making supplies and finished handmade jewellery. It is thematically comparable as a digital channel for jewellery makers and hobbyists but does not directly compete in the raw materials, bullion, or professional tools category that Cooksongold anchors.

Direct peers

• Hoover & Strong: Hoover & Strong is a US precious metals refiner and jewellery supplier offering mill products, findings, diamonds, and custom casting. It is a direct peer in bullion, findings, and custom casting services - overlapping heavily with Cooksongold's precious metals and bespoke offerings.
• Otto Frei: Otto Frei is a US-based retailer of jewellery tools, findings, and supplies serving both professional and hobbyist jewellers. Its product breadth and customer segments (pros and hobbyists) closely mirror Cooksongold's offering, though at a smaller scale.
• Stuller: Stuller is one of the largest jewellery manufacturers and wholesale suppliers in North America, offering finished jewellery, mountings, findings, tools, and metals to trade customers. It mirrors Cooksongold's vertical-integration model from raw materials through finished goods and is a primary US-market peer.
• Rio Grande: Rio Grande is a US-based direct-to-maker supplier of jewellery making tools, findings, bullion, gemstones, and equipment. It is the most direct comparable to Cooksongold, serving professional jewellers and hobbyists with an integrated product catalogue and custom services across North America.
• David H. Fell & Company: David H. Fell & Company is a US precious metals supplier and refiner offering gold, silver, platinum, and palladium mill products to jewellery manufacturers. It is a direct peer in bullion and mill products, primarily serving B2B jewellery professionals.
• Gesswein: Gesswein supplies jewellery tools, equipment, and consumables to professional jewellers and dental labs worldwide. It is comparable to Cooksongold in its professional-grade tool catalogue and overlapping dental lab customer base, though with less emphasis on bullion and gemstones.

Broad incumbents

• Heraeus Precious Metals: Heraeus is a large German precious metals and technology group producing gold, silver, and platinum group metal products for jewellery, dental, and industrial applications. It is a broad incumbent overlapping with Cooksongold's bullion and dental alloy lines but with a far more diversified industrial portfolio.
• Metalor Technologies: Metalor Technologies is a Swiss-based global precious metals refiner and producer serving jewellery, watch, electronics, and dental markets. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cooksongold's precious metals and dental alloy offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader end-market exposure.

Regional players

• Baird & Co: Baird & Co is a UK-based precious metals refiner and bullion dealer serving both investors and jewellery makers. It is a regional peer operating in Cooksongold's home UK market with overlapping bullion and refining capabilities, though focused more on investment bars than jewellery-making supplies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cooksongold

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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