Call for Applications: Fairtrade Jewellery Design

Call for Applications: Fairtrade Jewellery Design

Category

Competition

Location

London

When

March 2018

Contact

Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council

Tel/Email

info@craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk

Call for Applications: Fairtrade Jewellery Design
Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards 2018

Fairtrade Jewellery Design category sponsored by Ingle & Rhode

Submissions are now open for the Fairtrade Jewellery Design category of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards 2018, sponsored by Ingle & Rhode.

The 2018 awards include a new Fairtrade category for ethical jewellery designers. Entrants are asked to design a fine jewellery ring, pendant or pair of earrings that are sympathetic, symbolic and supportive to the natural world and global preservation issues.

About the Submission

The design should be a one-off exclusive jewel, cast and hand finished in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct Fairtrade gold (white, yellow or rose, or in combinations) to a maximum of 15gms (finished weight), and incorporating up to a total of 0.3ct of round brilliant cut white diamonds (to be no smaller than 0.8mm diameter/approximately 0.003ct).

Supported by Ingle & Rhode, the award seeks to identify and reward creative design for ethical fine jewellery. The winning entrant, (who retains copyright on their design), will have the opportunity to liaise with Ingle & Rhode and oversee the production of their design, exclusively using ethically sourced precious metals and gems. The finished jewel will be donated to the Fairtrade Foundation and the winner of this special award will receive a cash prize.

About the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards 2018

These industry focused awards are open to everyone practicing in the UK. All work submitted is judged by experts drawn from their specialist fields within the profession. The competition culminates in a prestigious awards evening at Goldsmiths’ Hall followed by an exhibition of award winning pieces and selected entries.

Deadlines

11th January Entry Forms Online Online

12th January Delivery for Sections 1-7 Post or in person Goldsmiths’ Centre

22nd - 24th January Delivery for Sections 8-24 Post or in person Goldsmiths’ Centre

For More Information

www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk

To Apply

www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk