Call for Submissions: New Book on Paper Jewellery

Sarah Kelly has been commissioned to write a book which will become one of the great ‘Design and Make’ series, published by AC & Black Publishers. Renowned jewellers including Kathie Murphy, Joanne Haywood, Lindsey Mann and Sarah Keay have all written successful books within this series...

Urgent! Benches Available in Sheffield

A number of jewellery benches have been salvaged from a building referb. Anyone interested would need to be move quickly to save them from being destroyed and they would be able to get them cut to different lengths. Not sure how much it would cost and at the moment just tryi ng to find out if there would...

IJL Event Manager Presents Special Award at Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2010

The IJL Special Award in Fine Jewellery was presented to designer Krisztina Nemeth at the Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2010. The Awards ceremony took place at the iconic Goldsmiths' Hall and IJL event manager Syreeta Tranfield presented the award. The winning piece was an innovative...

Library News: How far can your drawings go?

Last year the Library was lucky to photograph a citrine engagement ring and companion wedding band by the well known designer Gilian Packard alongside their original design drawing – a rare opportunity to compare a rendering with the finished piece! The rings were made in 1964 as a unique commission...

Imogen Belfield

Inspired by her surroundings, Imogen's experimentalist jewellery takes influence from both architecture and nature combined - from the tallest building to the shyest flower. Delicate porcelain fragments are enrobed in the textured metals of bronze, silver and gold to dramatic effect, creating breathtaking...

Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Healthy Membership Growth At Baselworld

“To advance responsible ethical, social and environmental practices, which respect human rights, throughout the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.” Responsible Jewellery Council Mission Statement The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that its membership has...

Tickets On Sale For Edinburgh College Of Art Fashion Show: Sponsored by Baillie Gifford

Followers of fashion get ready - tickets are on sale now for the Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show 2010, one of they key events in the city's cultural calendar. Set in the dramatic neo-classical Sculpture Court of the College's historic main building, the Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show consistently...

TV Footage: “Dog Swallows $20,000 Diamond in Maryland Jewelry Store” CNN