Innovative, playful, timeless… all these word come in to mind when you think of Lucy Quartermaine’s beautiful, highly-polished, sterling silver pieces. The award-winning designer and brand have become a well-known name within the contemporary jewellery industry with the eye-catching collections seen on numerous A-list celebs and in top fashion and lifestyle publications including Vogue, Red and Cosmopolitan. We caught up with the extremely talented designer, Lucy Quartermaine herself, and spoke about inspiration, trends, creating an award-winning jewellery brand and what we should be looking out for from the brand in 2019. What have the last 12 months been like for Lucy Quartermaine Designs and what have been your most successful collections? The last 12 months have been wonderful for the Lucy Quartermaine brand. We have gained many new retail partners and continue to grow each day as brand awareness increases. Additionally, we were honoured to have won the title for the second year running of Collection of the Year, this time for my Dipped collection. My designs that increase in popularity time and time again are the Drop pieces. Although in the last 12 months, we have seen a fantastic response to my new Petal Collection that was launched in February at Jewellery and Watch 2019. 40% of retail partners have bought into the new designs and we have seen an immediate sell through. What does 2019 look like for Lucy Quartermaine Designs? 2019 is a year for new and exciting opportunities, we are looking forward to what the next few months will bring! Gaining new retail partners, our new lifestyle photoshoot and other wonderful events that we are excited to release. What are your top jewellery trend tips for the approaching spring season? For SS19, we are loving the layering trend! Recently launching new choker style necklaces perfect for this season. Whether it be layering up on necklaces, rings, bracelets or even anklets, it is ideal for spring time. My designs sit so beautifully together, mixing up collections and styles to create your own personalised layered look. Where do you draw inspiration from? I draw inspiration from the world around me and the way mother nature appears. Whether it is a water droplet, melting silver or floral views. The inspiration for many of my pieces comes from the way fluid elements move, the hypnotic way that water falls is just beautiful. I draw inspiration from a rainy day and the organic shapes created as the water tumbles down window panes. You have developed such a wonderfully successful, award-winning brand…When did you first discover your love of jewellery and design? My love for jewellery comes from my Grandmother’s influence and being in awe of her creating jewellery. I created my first piece of silver at just 16 years old and I knew in my heart that designing jewellery was my life goal. After studying at Sheffield Hallam university, I first created my brand at just 23 years old whilst caring for my young children at home. My passion for designing grows every day! What is it like to run such a successful jewellery business? Running my own business brings rewards like no other. It was a dream from a young age to have a successful jewellery brand and I am living this now, I can be my own boss and grow my vision into a reality. From starting out as just myself, I now have a strong team assisting me to expand the Lucy Quartermaine vision and increase brand awareness. Which celebrity would you love to see wearing Lucy Quartermaine Designs? I would love to see Lady Gaga wearing my jewellery, I feel her unique style and fantastic personality would represent my designs perfectly. If you had to summarise Lucy Quartermaine Designs in a couple of sentences, what would you say? Lucy Quartermaine is a unique and elegant brand for the modern-day women who loves to stand out from the crowd. I create jewellery to reflect our motto, ‘Life is too short to wear boring jewellery’. What has been the proudest moment in your jewellery career? The proudest moment so far in my jewellery career has to be winning Designer of the Year. It was an absolute honour to win this award and it is amazing to receive recognition for your hard work. My brand is such a huge part of my life and to know that people appreciate my work as a designer is a wonderful feeling. Any advice to people starting out in their career in jewellery? My advice to anyone starting out in the industry would be to strive for your goals and to not let anything stop you from your passion. The jewellery industry is home to amazing people and designers and is a joy to be part of. And finally… What can people expect to see from Lucy Quartermaine Designs at IJL this year? We are looking forward to expanding within our current collections. Also adding new and exciting designs into the mix. You can expect to see jewellery that is unique and different to anything I have designed before. We are looking forward to exhibiting at IJL and meeting wonderful customers current and new! from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/ijl-inspired-interview-with-lucy-quartermaine/
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April 15, 2019 – Gold prices eased in mid-April and faced further near- term downside risks, while the pound stabilised after a six-month Brexit deadline extension, potentially benefiting restocking UK jewellers and jewellery manufacturers. It had been widely felt that the main support for gold prices in the coming months could be a halt in further U.S. interest rate increases, but the latest economic figures have now called this into question. Any potential renewed climate of rising U.S. interest rates would diminish the appeal to investors of gold, which bears no interest or yield, and could make alternative, yield-bearing assets more attractive. More like this: Revival in coral and pearl jewellery among top trends for 2019-20In the meantime, the pound is expected to stabilise against the dollar in coming weeks after the EU set a six-month “Halloween” deadline for Britain to leave the EU. A combination of softer dollar-denominated gold prices and a more stable pound in the near term, would be potentially good news for UK jewellers and jewellery manufacturers looking to restock the yellow metal. The dollar held firm in mid-April after strong U.S. labour, inflation and earnings figures, as well as better-than-expected Chinese data, soothed concerns that the world’s largest economy may be slowing down, denting the appeal of “safe haven” gold. Some analysts believe that although a U.S. rate increase this year is unlikely, it could still happen should improving economic data support such a move. Gold has so far failed to stay above $1,300 an ounce for any length of time despite the Fed intimating no interest rate rises this year and a possibly falling dollar. Pressured by the improving economic data, gold dipped to $1,288.40 an ounce, a one-week low, on April 15. Industry News: Pearl Academy by Raw Pearls Releases Next Instalment Online
Longer Term OutlookRespected analyst Martin Murenbeeld has predicted a “cautiously optimistic” year-end gold price of $1,374 an ounce, and a 2019 average price of $1,331. His forecast is conservative compared to other analysts who have predicted a gold price of around $1,400 an ounce at the end of 2019 but takes into consideration possibly rising risks of a U.S. interest rate increase this year. “While we stand by our own forecast that gold may reach $1,400 or higher by the year end, the yellow metal’s price progress is currently looking a little more vulnerable and the Murenbeeld weighted forecast is perhaps a more measured analysis of the present situation,” wrote commentator Lawrie Williams of bullion broker Sharps Pixley.“There is also the fact that central banks beyond Russia and Kazakhstan have been returning to the gold buying fold – and now we see China reporting monthly increases to its gold reserves.” More from the industry: The Goldsmiths’ Centre Announces Positively Devine Creative Links Talks for 2019!
An important consideration for UK jewellers and jewellery manufacturers looking to restock dollar-denominated gold, will be widely held sentiment that the pound is expected to stabilise against the dollar in coming weeks after the EU set a six-month “Halloween” deadline for Britain to leave the EU. The pound rallied as the immediate risks around Brexit fell after the postponement of the departure date. The pound remains stuck in a recent trading range, and having strengthened in 2019, without fresh cues on the Brexit outcome sterling was unlikely to move significantly higher. With investors unsure of immediate drivers for the pound, volatility expectations have fallen sharply. Disclaimer: any opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. This article should not be seen as investment advice. from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/uk-jewellers-benefit-from-gold-price-downside-risk-and-the-stabilising-pound/ IJL launches hunt for the best new designers International Jewellery London (IJL), the long-established and world-leading jewellery trade event, has launched its hunt to find the best new talent in UK-based jewellery design, Bright Young Gems 2019. Bright Young Gems recognises the best final year jewellery students and recent graduates. It is now in its 14th year, with over over 50 designers in its alumni, and it has become one of the most coveted platforms in the industry, identifiying and championing a string of high-flying careers including Tomasz Donocik, Fei Lui and Imogen Belfield. From its inception in 2005, Bright Young Gems has been judged by leading names and brands and IJL are delighted to reveal this year’s panel that comprises: established and award-winning designers Dinny Hall and Bobby White; alongside industry consultant Nyasha Pitt; Charlie Miller, Executive Fashion & Jewellery Director at Porter; and Katerina Perez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of KaterinaPerez.com and IJL Blog Award winner 2018.
The four winning designers, final year students at UK colleges/universities or recent graduates, will win the chance to exhibit at IJL in September, as well as attend a one-day mentoring workshop with leading jewellery experts in June. This workshop will help the winners maximise their IJL experience, reaping the benefits of exhibiting at the UK’s premier jewellery industry show. Katie Morris, Event Director IJL, comments: “IJL is very proud of the Bright Young Gems initiative and the talented designers it recognises. Supporting the next generation of UK design talent is both exciting and essential. We are delighted to provide a platform, supported once again by the most fantastic roster of judges – both past and present – to showcase to the world the most innovative and inspiring new generation of designers at work in the UK today.’ Bobby White, jewellery designer adds: “There is lots of exciting and new talent emerging on the jewellery scene and it is a pleasure to be judging them at this year’s IJL’s Bright Young Gems 2019.” Dinny Hall, jewellery designer says: “I am honoured to be judging at Bright Young Gems at IJL this year and exited to see some new generation talent.” The Benevolent Society will be providing each BYG winner with a £200 travel and accommodation grant. from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/ijls-bright-young-gems-2019-now-open-for-entries/ It was an apprenticeship that spanned 7 years, through which time Kristjan honed his skills in much the same way venerable goldsmiths have done for centuries, developing an artisanal dedication to his profession that is increasingly rare today. At 19, he received a scholarship to the prestigious Lahti Institute of Design and Fine Art in Finland, which he augmented with an Honours BA in Jewellery and Silversmithing in England. Advanced professional training followed, and it was not long before Kristjan was offered a head jeweller position at respected London company in 2006. In 2012, Kristjan realised a long-held dream when he launched his namesake brand in partnership with his wife Ivonne, over the years he has won numerous awards for jewellery design and craftsmanship. In honour of KickStartâs 10 year anniversary, we caught up with Kristjan to find out about his experience of being a KickStarter and her journey after. Q. What have the last 12 months been like for Kristjan Eyjolfsson Fine Jewellery and what have been your most successful pieces/collections? In mid-2016, I relocated to Sydney, Australia with my wife and baby. I set up my first studio in a charming suburb named Leichhardt, where the business generated a fair amount of local interest. In mid-2018, I made the decision to relocate to the central business district of Sydney, in order to be more accessible to my clients. So far, the move has paid off very well. In Sydney, my most popular collections include On The Rocks, Embrace, Ast and Cathedral â Australians appreciate bold designs and excellent craftsmanship and it is very rewarding. Q. Where does your inspiration come from? My inspiration is growing and changing constantly and has done so throughout my career. I have always said that a designerâs mind never stops working and therefore is always viewing and analyzing everything around him or her; including nature, textures and forms. Inspiration can strike anywhere, even on well-deserved holidays â a shadow of a wall onto branches or leaves can ignite a new design idea which sometimes leads to a whole collection being created. Itâs not exhausting, I promise!
Q. What was your overall impression of KickStart and how did it help your business in its early stages? Kickstart was a fantastic experience that gave me further branding focus and opened doors to many wonderful people in our industry. Q. How can future KickStarters capitalise on their IJL Journey and the IJL experience? What would be your advice? To get the most out of Kickstart and being a part of IJL, my advice would be to strengthen all uncertain or weak areas of your business. Typically for us creatives these areas include accounting, branding, communications and marketing. Once you have tidied up these areas and you have a pretty solid approach to production and running your business, you can focus on listening and learning and fine-tuning your voice during the time you have with the program and at IJL. And then let the real work begin! Q. What was one of your biggest challenges in launching your jewellery brand and how did you overcome it? Iâm highly dyslexic and this has had a major impact on my business. This is particularly the case in day-to-day correspondence with my clients and reviewing any written communications such as contracts and social media posts. I have tried a few different approaches and nowadays I use a different type of font for all the things I read and also use the text-to-speech feature in Word in order to âreadâ documents and correspondence so that I fully understand things. These changes have enabled me to have more time and energy to develop my work.
Q. Finally, what is the proudest moment in your jewellery career? Other than designing and making a brooch for Queen Elizabeth II back in 2012, my proudest moment would have to be the fact that despite moving my business from London to Sydney and taking time to enjoy being a new father, my business is thriving and continues to grow strongly in my new home. I look forward to what the future holds! Heading into itâs 10th Year, KickStart 2019 is now open for submissions. Enter here: To read more terms and conditions about KickStart, please click here. Quick Links: Listen to our IJL Talks podcast series Quick Links: Discover how to create a press pack from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/kickstart-alumni-interview-with-2014-winner-kristjan-eyjolfsson/ Emily is known for her use of wood and laminate with precious metals. Sensitive use of colour is central to her work and is the backdrop to a minimal, modern aesthetic with areas of intricate detail. Old industrial cities and canal sides are particular influences, from tapered chimneys and pottery kilns to barges and water towers. Emily has come back to making after a career as an art librarian. Her use of laminate started when she discovered it as samples in the Materials Collection at Central Saint Martins library in 2013 In honour of KickStartâs 10 year anniversary, we caught up with Emily to find out about her experience of being a KickStarter and her journey after. Q. What have the last 12 months been like for Emily Kidson Jewellery and what have been your most successful pieces/collections? It has been good! Iâve had a few jewellery adventures trying shows outside of London, whilst taking time to add a few new designs to my current collection which have been really well received. Q. Where does your inspiration come from? Inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere, whether a quickly-captured image or the careful contemplation of a painting. Nature, art and architecture are particular influences.
Q. What was your overall impression of KickStart and how did it help your business in its early stages? Kickstart was a great opportunity and a safe, supportive environment to show for the first time at a major trade show. It helped raise my profile and showcase my work to any industry audience I hadnât reached before. Q. How can future KickStarters capitalise on their IJL Journey and the IJL experience? What would be your advice? Follow up on contacts made, keep press and other interested parties up-to-date with your business developments and any new collections. Q. What was one of your biggest challenging in launching your jewellery brand and how did you overcome it? Rather than a big challenge there have been lots of small ones along the way, from getting my branding consistent to costing and pricing. Iâve overcome them through trial and error, research and advice from other jewellery professionals.
Q. Finally, what is the proudest moment in your jewellery career? Being selected to exhibit at Loot in New York Heading into itâs 10th Year, KickStart 2019 is now open for submissions. Enter here: To read more terms and conditions about KickStart, please click here. Quick Links: Listen to our IJL Talks podcast series Quick Links: Discover how to create a press pack from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/kickstart-alumni-interview-with-2017-winner-emily-kidson/ One of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, Raw Pearls, have published the latest instalment of Pearl Academy, their free online training course for retailers and their sales teams. Part of Raw Pearls mission is to react to the industry’s changing needs. They are certainly doing this by embracing the biggest business trend this year: video. Through this channel they are providing much needed accessible pearl training to retail sales teams, giving them the vocabulary needed to sell pearls. Miranda Raw, Director at Raw Pearls and the face of the campaign shares her passion for pearls and depth of knowledge in a clear and simple manner and delivers the key information in manageable bitesize chunks. In Part 2 Miranda explores the journey a pearl goes through before arriving as beautiful jewellery in your shop window. It highlights just how much work is involved, from breeding molluscs in hatcheries to the comprehensive sorting after the pearls are removed from the shells. Raw Pearls are going the extra mile for their customer; using their knowledge and expertise to make their customers’ pearl businesses work for them. Access Pearl Academy on Raw Pearls’ website from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/pearl-academy-by-raw-pearls-releases-next-instalment-online/ Pearls with a contemporary twist, playful coral, and innovative new materials and approaches to metals, are among top design trends for 2019-20 as seen at international jewellery trade fairs in the first quarter of 2019. The following global design trend themes are highlighted for 2019-20: Discover more: The Top 10 Biggest Jewellery Trends from London Fashion Week AW19PearlsSince the Sotheby’s sale of a pearl and diamond pendant owned by ill-fated French Queen Marie-Antoinette for a world record price for a pearl of $36 millionlast November, there has been a strong revival in consumers’ fascination for pearl jewellery. The newest designs, seen at European trade shows early this year, present futuristic themes, combining pearls with diamond-encrusted stars and galaxies, and reinterpretations of the past, such as Art Deco tassels. At the VicenzaOro fair in January, Australia-based Autore showed off intricately crafted pieces from its Stars & Galaxies collection. At Vicenza, Yoko London, which has exhibited at IJL, presented a necklace made from golden South Sea drop shaped pearls combined with diamonds, which will form the basis of the brand’s next collection featuring a blaze of colour.
At Baselworld, Yoko London showed off more affordable combinations of smaller size diamonds with pearls in its new Starlight collection, as well as extraordinary one-offs, featuring Akoya pearls. Several Yoko London pieces incorporated large tassels in a new twist on Art Deco glamour. Coral
PANTONE’s colour of the year in 2019 is living coral, a nurturing colour that appears in our natural surroundings, influencing a profusion of coral jewellery creations. Playful and lighthearted coral jewellery featured prominently in the European trade shows in the first quarter of 2019. Precious coral from the great ocean depths is seen as sustainable in jewellery production, paving the way for exciting new creations to enter the global market this year. Discover more: How Will the Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 Impact Jewellery?New materialsThe latest generation of designers “mix and match” unusual materials, such as ebony and bakelite, synthetic rubber and nautical cord, with traditional precious metals and gemstones. At VicenzaOro, GIADANGROUP, whose pieces are “made in Italy”, combined an eclectic mix of innovative materials with precious stones, giving a fresh look to necklaces and bangles rich in colour. One necklace featured rings of African ebony amidst natural gemstones, while a bangle predominantly in jade incorporated a standout bakelite sphere. At Vicenza, Bangkok-based designer brand Lucy G. used tough and durable nautical cord, combined with coloured gem-set fruit symbols, in her “Color of Fruit” bracelets. “The cord is resistant and durable and resists rain” said Giuliana Loglisci, owner and designer of Lucy G. Metals InnovationAt Vicenza, Florence-based brand Annamaria Cammilli presented 18-carat gold in a range of colours and has launched “chocolate brown” gold rings to complement coloured gold such as “natural beige” and “apricot orange”. Annamaria Cammilli is a pioneer in showcasing various colours in gold such as the rings from its “Dune” collection, and foresees strong consumer demand in its international markets this year. “Women love this range because they can choose the right colour for their skin tone” said Natasha Lazorova, Annamaria Cammilli’s North America brand manager. Monica Rich Kosann, an established U.S. brand stocked in Neiman Marcus, well known for its lockets in 18-carat gold, is now venturing into steel jewellery, such as a black steel sun, moon and stars 47-inch chain. Discover more: Why jewellery will always be in vogueWatchesAt a smaller Baselworld this year, leading watches brands were still out in force, with Rolex, Patek Philippe and Hublot spearheading the latest design and technical innovations in the main hall. Technical advances, enduring elegance, environmental and flora and fauna themes (such as the Graff GyroGraff Endangered Species Collection), daring colour combinations, with an upsurge in rose gold and khaki, were out in force across the show. “A lot of brands are doing bronze watches” said buyer Pratiek Kapoor of New Delhi-based Kapoor Watch Co, who was visiting Baselworld. “Patina dials are popular this year. Khaki green is also a big thing.” Discover trend forecasting insights at International Jewellery London 2019. Find out more here Do you have fashion-worthy jewels to exhibit in the UK market? Speak to a member of our team to find out more about joining us in London from September 1 – 3, 2019 from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/revival-in-coral-and-pearl-jewellery-among-top-trends-for-2019-20-2/ Part of London Craft Week 30 April – 11 July 2019 This London Craft Week, the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London will be celebrating the craft of cutting words onto metal, stone or glass through the exhibition Inscribed: The Craft of Cutting Letters.Working in collaboration with The Hand Engravers Association and The Lettering Arts Trust, the free exhibition will be accompanied by an inspiring and insightful programme of demos, guided walks, tours and workshops. Presenting a wide selection of artists’ work alongside loans from the Goldsmiths’ Company, Crafts Council and other collections, the exhibition will provide a unique insight into this ancient and evolving skill and the processes used by today’s craftspeople to design, craft and carve text. Over thirty functional, decorative and commemorative objects – from signage and jewellery, to decorative objects – will tell the story of some of the UK’s most skilled craftspeople and how traditional techniques inform their contemporary craft practice. Highlights will include Michael Lloyd’s Dru Drury Bowl (2009), from the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, Calligraphic, Incisive Letterwork (1993) created by Brenda Berman and Annet Stirling from the Crafts Council Collection and the hand-blown bowl, Net of Gold (2018), by Peter Furlonger, on loan from The Lettering Arts Trust. From 8th to 10th May 2019, a ticketed programme will offer members of the public the chance to step into the shoes of a talented craftsperson and try their hand at making. During an evening demonstration on 8th May, Master engraver Sam Marsden will show the skill, patience and precision required for an engraver alongside Louise Sorrell, who recently completed her Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship under her tutorage and won the prestigious Theo Fennel Apprentice and Master Award at the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards. The Goldsmiths’ Centre will also be reaching out beyond its walls through a unique guided tour on 10th May through London’s city streets with the City of London Guide, Tony Baxter, which will further unlock the rich heritage of letter cut signage. Sarah Harrison, Executive Director of the Lettering Arts Trust remarks, “Lettering is frequently invisible and taken for granted, but when lettering is regarded as an art in the hands of designers and craftsmen who care about form and composition it is elevated to a new level that captures the imagination. ‘ Inscribed’ is a marvelous opportunity for the Lettering Arts Trust to collaborate with esteemed partners – the Goldsmiths’ Centre and the Hand Engravers Association during this year’s London Craft Week and into the summer. This exhibition shows not only the remarkable skills, but also the inspiration and creativity of the most accomplished exponents of hand carving, engraving and precious metalwork who revel in inscriptions and turn words and phrases into breathtaking artworks.” Sally Dodson, Associate Manager of The Hand Engravers Association explains: “It has been a long-held ambition for the Hand Engravers Association to be part of the exciting celebration of creativity that is London Craft Week. We are delighted to be partnering with the Goldsmiths’ Centre who will enable us to show the talented skills of our apprentice and professional hand engravers to a new audience. It is thrilling to work with the Lettering Arts Trust; an organisation who clearly share our passion for supporting and promoting skilled artisans of heritage craft skills in a contemporary context.” www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on Free admission | #londoncraftweek from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/the-goldsmiths-centre-the-hand-engravers-association-and-the-lettering-arts-trust-present-inscribed-the-craft-of-cutting-letters/ On Friday 8th March 2019, Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice Sam McMahon employed at Mappin & Webb, was selected to represent the UK at The WorldSkills Finals in, Kazan, Russia in August (22 – 27). Dubbed the ‘Olympics of Skills’, he battled it out in his category to win a spot on the UK team in fine jewellery making, joining more than 30 young professionals from engineering, hospitality, professional services, construction and digital and IT. Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentices, Sam McMahon from Mappin & Webb, George Schembri from B&M Bijoux and Robert Dean from The House of Garrard, spent three days in Nottingham demonstrating their exceptional technical skills in jewellery making. Within a temporary workshop and set against a backdrop of Aston Martin cars in the Business, Digital and Creative zone, the apprentices were set the task to create an Aston Martin badge to a specific design, testing their accuracy, time management and problem-solving skills. Sam McMahon proved his mettle against his fellow competitors taking first place. Sam McMahon, Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice at Mappin & Webb, explains: “I am so proud to have made the UK team! It has been a long journey of hard work and commitment – from my time on the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Foundation Programme to becoming a Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice at Mappin & Webb – and I would like to thank everyone that has supported me through the last year and a half; my master, workmates, company, friends and of course the skills training team to get me to the WorldSkills final! I look forward to the challenge ahead.“ Peter Taylor, Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre: “Congratulations to Sam McMahon for his incredible performance at WorldSkills and the best of luck to him in Kazan! He has proven that talent, maturity and preparation are absolutely key to success and we would like to express our thanks to the Goldsmiths’ Company, a long-standing competion organising partner of WorldSkills, his Master at Mappin & Webb and our skills training team at the Goldsmiths’ Centre for their time helping him to preprare for this tough competition.” WorldSkills, the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event, is the ultimate competition for the next generation of skilled professionals – demonstrating their problem-solving skills, time management and ability to deal with the pressure of making in front of a live audience and judging panel on a world stage. The Goldsmiths’ Company has been a long-standing competition organising partner of WorldSkills and the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme is today administered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The event, which takes place every two years, will be shown live on TV and streamed around the World (including the UK) – and change the lives and careers of those that compete. from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/sam-mcmahon-selected-to-represent-uk-jewellery-skills-in-the-olympics-of-skills-in-russia/ This spring the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London announces its new programme of monthly Creative Links talks for 2019, headlining the cult jewellery brand, Tatty Devine. Celebrating 20 years, Harriet Devine MBE will reveal during the evening talk Tatty Devine at Twenty on 25th July how two friends, who had just finished art school, became the creators of a new cult item: colourful laser-cut plastic jewellery and since have grown a flourishing creative business. Open to those joining the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s free Link membership, the Creative Links evening talk series sees a stellar line-up of invited expert speakers throughout the year, with the shared aim to fuel the inspiration and creative spark of those working in the jewellery and silversmithing industry. In 2019’s programme, the Goldsmiths’ Centre welcomes Rachel Taylor from the Jewellery Cut on 14th March as she is joined in debate by leading voices on the Future of Men’s Jewellery, including Fiona Deffenbaugh, owner and design at Black Peral London, designer-maker Castro Smith, Darrell Granton, Head of Wholesale for UK and Ireland at Thomas Sabo, and Simon Fraser, Course and Subject Leader for Jewellery at Central Saint Martins. The talk series continues with Urban Goldrush on 11th April 2019 as Sandra Wilson of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, part of the University of Dundee, presents her recent research on recovering precious metals from electronic waste. Waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) such as mobile phones and computer circuit boards is the fastest growing waste stream in the EU and by 2020 it is expected to reach 12 million tons a year. In 2012 it was estimated that only 10-15% of the gold in e-waste is being recovered. Working as an artist in residence with the Love Chemistry Laboratory at Edinburgh University where they have developed a greener method of metal recovery, Sandra has been using a hydro-metallurgy ligund that specifically targets gold, initiating a potential urban gold rush. From scientific collaboration to creative collaboration; Caroline Broadhead, artist, maker and tutor, will share her extensive experience on 27th June at the talk Caroline Broadhead on Collaboration and Inspiration, exploring the role that partnership has played in the development of her practice, and the ways in which she has sought and found inspiration. To mark the launch of the new books – Colours and Textures in Jewellery by Nina Gilbey and Bekkie Cheeseman and Narrative Jewellery: Tales from the Toolbox by Mark Fenn, with a foreword by Jack Cunningham, the Goldsmiths’ Centre will be hosting the Creative Links talks Using Colours and Textures to Enhance Your Jewellery on 10th Octoberand Narrative Jewellery – Mark Fenn and Jack Cunningham Tell Tales on 29th October. Nina and Bekkie will share their research, encourage experimentation with colour and texture; while Mark and Jack will discuss their experiences of making, researching, wearing and debating the nature of narrative jewellery. Charlotte Dew, Programme Manager, explains: “Our Creative Links talks at the Goldsmiths’ Centre offer our 1,700 strong Link membership the perfect platform to be inspired and network in an informal and friendly setting over a welcome drink. From recent sell-out talks on Collaborating with Shops and Galleries to the Future of Diamonds, we are constantly looking at ways to engage our members with the latest topics and trends and spark conversation and ideas.” All Creative Links talks run from 6pm to 8pm and are only £10, which includes a welcome drink. To discover the full 2019 Creative Links programme, visit www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on from https://blog.jewellerylondon.com/the-goldsmiths-centre-announces-positively-devine-creative-links-talks-for-2019/ |