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The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2013 Chairman’s Welcome

It is with very great pleasure that I write an introductory note to the 2013 The task of judging the competition is a difficult and challenging one. The Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards brochure. This year has seen Council has always considered that it is important that work submitted a number of changes to both the Council and the annual competition. I am should be judged by a peer group of highly respected craftspeople and particularly pleased to welcome a number of new Council members who designers. By doing so the Council’s intention is not only to show respect have joined us in 2012, bringing with them a host of new ideas and skills. for the work submitted but also to ensure that those awards given are worthy of great respect. I would therefore like to extend the thanks and This year, we have for the first time, transferred the business of accepting appreciation of the Council to all those who have given their time and submissions from Goldsmiths’ Hall to the new Goldsmiths’ Centre. I expertise freely to the task of judging the submissions. This year we have would like to express my thanks to the Trustees and the team of this invited a number of new judges to lend their expertise to the task. The wonderful new Charity, for their assistance in making matters run extraordinary wealth of experience and knowledge represented by our smoothly and I hope that it has also provided an opportunity for many judges is testimony not only to their own personal stature and reputation, craftsmen and designers to visit this resource for the industry, perhaps but also to the supportive nature of our craft. for the first time. As we are all too aware, economic conditions are tough at present and the The aims and objectives of the Council, “to encourage, stimulate and work of the Council would not be possible without the generous support, 2 promote the pursuit for excellence of craftsmanship and design” – are both financial and consultative, of the numerous individuals, companies 3 as valid and relevant now as they were when they were first written in and organisations that collectively make up the Council’s Patrons, 1908. Although there have been major changes in the industry over the Sponsors and Contributors. We are hugely appreciative and grateful for last century, it is still the case that the skill and creativity of individuals their support in these challenging times. are fundamental to the success of our craft. Therefore, at the heart of the Council’s annual competition, is the opportunity for individual craftsmen Finally, I would like to thank and acknowledge all the hard work and time and designers to submit a piece, which they feel represents an exemplar of that the individual members of the Council contribute to the undertaking of their work. its activities. Members of the Council are drawn from across the industry and give their time and expertise freely; they are supported and enabled The competition as a whole and the subsequent exhibition of entrants’ by the very considerable tasks undertaken by the Council’s Consultant work serves as a reflection of the industry’s skill base, both as an annual Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. snapshot, and as an indicator for the future. To those who have embraced the challenge, I would like to extend the thanks and appreciation of the Brett Payne FIPG full Council for all your hard work and endeavour to make this happen Chairman each year. Royal Patron Patrons HRH Princess Michael of Kent & Sponsors

Since time immemorial, women – and often men – have liked to adorn Royal Patron Sponsors themselves with jewellery. In ancient times jewellery was made from dried HRH Princess Michael of Kent ABT Design (Castings) Ltd stones of fruit and vegetables, stones found in river beds or seams of semi- Berganza Ltd precious material dug out of their mother stone. Gold was also found in river Founding Patron Brinks beds and in some early societies, it was in plentiful supply. In Egypt there The Goldsmiths’ Arts Trust Fund Hester Clarke Fine Jewellers was so much gold that people preferred silver and medieval merchants made De Vroomen huge profits exchanging silver for gold pound for pound. When gold was Principal Patron Domino first found, early civilisations quickly realised its qualities – it was soft and Cartier Ltd Garrard & Co Ltd malleable; it did not tarnish; it could be used in medicines. Gold and silver Gemological Institute of America (GIA) could be used not only for making jewellery but also vessels for drinking and Special Patrons Hamilton & Inches plates for eating or display. The worth of gold and silver was established early The Goldsmiths’ Centre Holts Academy of Jewellery and throughout history, gold has been desired, given, stolen and fought over. International Jewellery London (IJL) The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Grant Macdonald (Silversmiths) Ltd Since early Christian times in Europe, and much earlier in the East, pharaohs, Wyre Drawers Jewel Mechanic Ltd rulers, magnates, khans and chieftains who did not find sufficient gold in David McCarty Ltd 4 their lands would encourage alchemists to turn base metal into gold. Of Lifetime Achievement Award Metalor Technologies (UK) Ltd 5 course, none succeeded. But those communities that had a source soon began Thomas Fattorini Ltd National Association of Goldsmiths to be creative with gold and silver to adorn themselves. One only has to look Brett Payne in museums for Inca gold work, or the jewellery of the ancient Egyptians, Patrons – Special Awards HS Walsh & Sons Ltd Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans. The work produced during Medieval times, the Argex Ltd Stephen Webster Ltd Renaissance, the glorious jewellery of the Ottoman courts, the Persians – the Catherine Best West 1 Castings list is endless and continues into modern times when the ingenuity of artists Cookson Precious Metals Weston Beamor is as alive and innovative as ever. The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office The Gemmological Association of Great Britain Contributors Today it is mainly women who wear jewellery, especially set in gold, but The Gil Packard Bursary Birmingham Assay Office men know what pleasure it gives their ladies, even if they do not wear much Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Terry Davidson themselves. Happily, the beauty of gold and silver continues to entrance and Marcia Lanyon Ltd Jeremy France Jewellers Ltd the creative mind of jewellers continues to produce glorious pieces for the The Platinum Guild International Hector Miller and Frances Loyen pleasure of many. The Podolsky Award Padgham & Putland Ltd QVC Martyn Pugh The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council has, for over 100 years, supported Saunders & Shepherd Co Ltd the craft of the jewellers and goldsmiths responsible for producing these Patrons Paul Spurgeon Design Ltd works of art. Its remit, ‘to encourage, stimulate and promote the pursuit The Goldsmiths’ Company Sutton Tools of excellence in craftsmanship and design among all those in the United Boodles Tinsley & Company Ltd Kingdom who work within silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and the Elizabeth Gage Tyger Glyn Gallery allied crafts’, is as relevant today as it ever has been. Hean Studio Ltd. Christopher Wharton Goldsmith Ltd TH March & Co Ltd RH Wilkins (Engravers) Ltd George Pragnell Ltd E Wolfe & Co Wentworths The Goldsmiths’ Council Members Craft & Design Council 2013

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council was founded in 1908 and today Ambassador Council Members Consultant Secretary still carries forward its original remit to encourage, stimulate and promote Shaun Leane Gaynor Andrews Brian Hill the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design amongst all those in Jennifer Bloy FIPG the United Kingdom engaged in silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery Ambassador Frank Cooper Assistant Secretary and the allied crafts. Stephen Webster MBE Mark Gartrell FIPG Barry Moss Graham Hamilton The Council is formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), run as a Chairman Gordon Hamme Hon Treasurer social not for profit enterprise, where all funds are used in the promotion of Brett Payne FIPG Robin Kyte FIPG Tim Roberts craftsmanship within the jewellery industry. The Council is governed by a Tony Laws committee of 21 trade-based individuals from which a Chairman and Vice Vice Chairman Steve Munro FIPG Chairman are drawn. Council members are recruited through a process of Mark Huggins Patrick Needs nomination and election through a democratic process, and give their time Karin Paynter freely and generously in order to maintain the Council’s work. Andrew Putland Rebecca van Rooijen The central aim of the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council is to promote Anne-Marie Reeves 6 excellence in the craft through its prestigious annual awards. The Council’s Jos Skeates 7 members, elected volunteers, give their time in organising and managing John Taylor FIPG the annual competition, awards ceremony and subsequent exhibition held Peter Taylor at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Sam Willoughby The Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship List of Judges & Design Competition 2013

The Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards are the only peer The success of the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Competition is reviewed technical awards in the United Kingdom. Known affectionately only made possible by the generous support of our expert judges drawn as the ‘Oscars of the Industry’, the awards embrace every aspect of craft from across the industry. and design activity currently being practised in the UK industry. Diverse and wide ranging, the superlative skill set of the British silversmithing, In making their decisions, judges are not asked to decide which of the jewellery and allied trades is showcased annually as part of the Council’s entries before them is ‘the best’ in that section. The aims and objectives unique national competition. of the judges are to decide whether an entry is of a high enough standard in craftsmanship and/or design to merit an Award, and if so, at what All submissions entered into the competition are judged by skilled and level i.e. Gold, Silver or Commended. Judges are under no compulsion to experienced practitioners drawn from their specialist fields of expertise make any Award/s if they consider that the bench mark standard has not within the profession. Through this process of peer inspection and been achieved. interrogation, work is endorsed by professionals to the highest standards and objectives set by the Council, thus validating the status and quality of Collectively, Judges are asked to make recommendations for Council these awards. to consider entries for additional special Awards e.g. Junior, Senior, Goldsmiths’ Company, Jacques Cartier, Special Council Awards. 8 The awards have launched many careers within the industry and the 9 event continues to be the backbone of the industry’s calendar. The Awards ceremony is held in the prestigious surroundings of Goldsmiths’ Hall and attended by many eminent craftsmen and women, making it one of the Gaynor Andrews Alan Fox Steve Munro FIPG Peter Scott most exciting events in the industry’s calendar. Norman Bassant Marianne Forrest Patrick Needs Mary Ann Simmons John Bassant Hazel Forsyth Robert Organ Jos Skeates Jennifer Bloy FIPG Mark Gartrell FIPG Stephen Ottewill Rod Smart Rodney Brody Graham Hamilton Niall Paisley Peter Slusarczuk Clive Burr Mark Huggins Wayne Parrott Steve Stavrou Jocelyn Burton Harriet Kelsall Brett Payne FIPG John Taylor FIPG Frank Cooper Robin Kyte FIPG Karin Paynter Peter Taylor Steve Copas Marcia Lanyon Paul Podolsky FIPG Roger Taylor Lesley Craze Tony Laws Andrew Putland Rebecca van Rooijen Peter Crump Shaun Leane FIPG Anne-Marie Reeves David Watkins Robert Campbell Legg Paul Marsden Fred Rich Stephen Webster Lexi Dick Sam Marsden James Riley Gerald Whiles Rebecca de Quin David Marshall Amandine Rongy Debra Willis Charlotte de Syllas Eamonn McMahon Tom Rucker Sam Willoughby Ruth Donaldson Alex Monroe Keith Seldon Simon Wright Reg Elliot Barry Moss Jean Scott-Moncrieff Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 Supported by Thomas Fattorini Ltd

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council gives the Lifetime Achievement Award Medal in recognition of a recipient’s outstanding contribution and commitment to the craft and industry of silversmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts.

This year the award goes to Christopher N Lawrence

Christopher N. Lawrence NDD FTC At 15 Christopher Lawrence started his apprenticeship and graphic design. Chris has bagged no less than 28 at CJ Vanders, attended part time classes at the Central awards in this very competition and won the coveted School gaining his National Diploma in Design and Jacques Cartier Award for ultimate craftsmanship, Full Technological Certificate, the only part-time not once but three times. He then served as an active student to achieve this. member of the GCDC for over three decades.

Christopher worked for RE Stone and Gerald Christopher has been a consultant and assessor Benney before starting up his own workshop. As for colleges, held master classes, instructed and his business developed he eventually employed lectured extensively and made many television and eighteen craftsman, earning National, European radio broadcasts. His two DVDs for the Goldsmiths’ and International acclaim with exhibitions in the Company capture his outstanding craftsmanship, UK and overseas, including a one-man exhibition at skills, experience and techniques. Goldsmiths’ Hall in 1973. His clients included; the British Government, The Bank of England, The Royal Chris’s career spans over 60 years; he is not only a Mint, Diwan of the Royal Court of Oman, Livery craftsman of the highest calibre and an outstanding Companies and County and Borough Councils. ambassador of the craft, but one who has helped many others to develop their skills and careers. This legacy Christopher’s career has encompassed every aspect makes Chris Lawrence a most worthy recipient of our of the craft enabling him to design, make and finish prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. articles of silverware. He also extended his skills into model and prototype making, medals, industrial

Supported by The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award The Premier Craftsmanship Award The Premier Craft Award

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award is given at the discretion of the Council for exceptional and outstanding craftsmanship. It is only awarded when, in the Council’s judgement, an entry achieves a standard to justify the honour. The winner of the award has their name inscribed in the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award Gold Book and also receives a valuable specially made gold replica of the book and a cash prize.

This year, a number of pieces were in contention for the award but judges felt they had not quite reached the pinnacle of craftsmanship required.

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Book The Goldsmiths’ Company Award The Premier Design Award

Given at the discretion of the Council for exceptional and outstanding design in 2D and 3D entries. This award is only given when, in the Council’s judgement, an entry achieves the highest standard of design and originality.

This year the Award goes to Zoe Harding

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Zoe Harding Medal – Conserving our Arctic Habitat Self-employed The Junior Award The Senior Award The College Trophy Award The Podolsky Award

This award is given at the discretion of the Council for This award is given at the discretion of the Council This annual award is given to the college or university This generous legacy to the craft and industry was a piece or range of work by a Junior that is judged to for a piece or range of work by a Senior that is judged that has achieved the highest total of points accumulated established by the eminent jeweller, Paul Poldolsky, in have achieved the highest standard of craftsmanship to have achieved the highest standards of craftsmanship from any gold, silver and commendation prizes liaison with the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council. and/or design. This is applicable to any of the Junior and/or design. This is applicable to any of the Senior throughout the competition. This annual award supports outstanding potential craft and design sections that has been given a top craft and design sections that has been given a top in silversmithing, jewellery or the allied trades and is award in the competition. award in the competition. This year the Award goes to University of the given to a young designer or craftsman in education or Creative Arts the industry up to the age of 30. This year the Award goes to Jake Biggs This year the Award goes to Simon Coldicott This year the Award goes to Taylor Ansell

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Jake Biggs Simon Coldicott The College Trophy Taylor Ansell Rafflesia Flower Brooch/Pendant Model of a Motorbike Silver Ring Employed by SVS Designs Employed by Theo Fennell Employed by Cartier Ltd The Gold and Silver The Gem-A Diamond Design Section Wyre Drawers Award Scholarships 2D Flatwork

This Special Award is given by the Worshipful The Gemmological Association of Great Britain In this section, entrants are asked to respond to a Smallworkers Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers for The Gemmological Association of Great Britain design brief and submit finished artwork. As well In this section, entrants were asked to design a cover innovative use of wires (precious and/or (Gem-A) awards two scholarships for its daytime as faithfulness to the brief, entrants are required to for a tablet computer that focuses on functionality and non-precious) into an item. Diamond Practical Certificate course and examination demonstrate fitness for purpose in their designs and lavish decoration. held at Gem-A in Hatton Garden, London. show awareness of the manufacturing constraints that Commended This year the Award goes to Helen London would relate to the production of the designed piece. Grace Honeybul This year the scholarships go to Stasia Tereszczuk Cover for a Tablet Computer and Katie Jamieson Silversmiths University for the Creative Arts Fortune Favours the Brave Entrants were asked to design a speculative and risk taking idea that challenges the conventions and functionality of silversmithing

Helen London Filigree Necklace 18 19 Self-employed

Stasia Tereszczuk Andalusite & Sapphire Pendant (left) Self-employed

Katie Jamieson A range of gem set jewellery (above) Self-employed

The Gil Packard Postgraduate Bursary

Gold Special Council Award This award is given to students specifically to James Dougall assist with funding post-graduate study in jewellery Silver Balloons (above) and silversmithing. Entrants will already have Self-employed been accepted on to a recognised course and have demonstrated clear involvement in developing designs Silver Commended and work with commercial objectives. Winning Richard Gamester Rhona McCallum Silver & Ceramic Dessert Clive Bullivant entrants receive a bursary. Brooch & Portfolio Submission Bowl & Spoon (right) Silver Desk Light This year the Award goes to Rhona McCallum Edinburgh College of Art Self-employed Self-employed Design Section: 2D Flatwork Design Section: 2D Flatwork

Medals Fashion Jewellery The design brief for this section was to look outside QVC Special Award the circle to design an idea of a contemporary medal. This special award is given for exciting and creative ideas. This year, entrants were asked to design a contemporary piece of fashion jewellery reflecting the legacy of the Cheapside Hoard. This unique and exciting opportunity will include the winning designs being exhibited alongside the Cheapside Hoard at the Museum of London from Autumn 2013 to Spring 2014.

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commended Kathleen Lee gold silver Pendant & Matching Earrings Zoe Harding Rhianne Hutchinson North Glasgow College Medal – Conserving Commended Design for a Pendant & Earrings our Arctic Habitat (above) Richard Gamester (above) Roberta Hibberd Self-employed Carved stone McMillan Medal Gold Self-employed Collar with Pendant Self-employed QVC Special Award North Glasgow College silver Rebecca Howarth Carol Docherty Kyosun Jung Sohret Urceli Smith Design for a Ruffle Design for a Necklace Karen Thomson Design for a Medal (right) Design for a Medal Neckpiece (above) (top right) Design for a Ring University for the Creative Arts Self-employed Employed by Harriet Kelsall North Glasgow College City of Glasgow Design Section: 2D Flatwork Design Section: 2D Flatwork

Fine Jewellery Platinum Marcia Lanyon Special Award The Platinum Guild International Award This design award for creative use of coloured stones is This year’s challenge provided an excellent opportunity given in the form of vouchers. Entrants were asked to to create an exciting and iconic design for platinum design a new look neck piece or pendant focusing on heirloom jewellery, worn and cherished by the innovative use of coloured gemstones. generations.

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Gold The Platinum Guild International Award Zoe Harding Platinum & Black Diamond 'Bud Pendant' (left) Self-employed

silver Mark Hampson XOXO Platinum Pendant (above left) Hampson Fine Jewels silver Alma Geller commended Yuk Ching Wong Turning Gems Necklace (right) Auste Arlauskaite Platinum Pendant (above) University for the Creative Arts Necklace Design North Glasgow College Gold Employed by Hamilton & Inches Marcia Lanyon Special Award Siobhan Maher commended Mafalda Manteigas Onyx & Multi-Sapphire Neckpiece Ivonna Poplanska Anabela Chan Design for a Necklace (above) (top) Butterfly Necklace Design Trio of Platinum Pendants University for the Creative Arts Emloyed by Domino Goldsmiths' Institute Royal College of Art Design Section: 2D Flatwork Design Section: 2D Flatwork

Bespoke Jewellery CAD Presentation Harriet Kelsall Special Award In this category entrants needed to demonstrate the This new award is given to reward exciting and Entrants were asked for design ideas for a bespoke practical application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) innovative ideas for bespoke jewellery with a engagement ring inspired by a customer’s lifestyle, techniques within design development, presentation particular emphasis on an individual’s lifestyle, taste look and love of water. Designs should have a and manufacturing prototyping for and personal requirements. materials cost of £500 use precious metals and at this section. least one gemstone. It was stipulated that sketches/ illustrations should be done entirely by hand.

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commended Paula Vieira silver Aqua Ring commended Richard Gamester Self-employed Luke Rose Pocket Watch' Style iPad Case Design for a Bespoke Ring (bottom left) Georgia Ayley Luke Rose Jewellery Self-employed Pendant, Ring & Earrings Birmingham City University silver Liz Tyler Luke Orford Agnieszka Maksymiuk Engagement Ring Design for a Star Medal (top right) Adam McLaren Gold Engagement Ring (above) Self-employed Employed by Grant Macdonald Half & Full Eternity Rings Harriet Kelsall Special Award Birmingham City University Gold University for the Creative Arts Mark Hampson Zoe Goodall Morgan Morey Joseph Jackson Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Tyra-Jane Ward Engagement Rings Ring 'The Weight of Creed' Sintered Bangle & Cufflinks Siobhan Maher Ring (above) Engagement Ring (right) Employed by Stephen Ottewill (top left) (bottom right) Onyx & Sapphire Neckpiece Employed by Hampson Fine Jewels Self-employed Silversmiths Dexter Seal Engraving Birmingham City University Employed by Domino Design Section Design Section: 3D Finished Pieces 3D Finished Pieces

In this section, entrants submit three-dimensional finished pieces. These are judged primarily on artistry and design merit but consideration is given to the quality of craftsmanship.

Silversmiths Smallworkers The Cookson Precious Metals Special Award

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Gold Gold Adi Toch Richard Gamester Set of Oil Drizzler commended & Vinegar Jugs (above) English Tea Ceremony Set (right) Richard Gamester Self-employed Self-employed Condiment Pots Self-employed silver silver Sarah Hooker Kerry O'Connor Vicki Ambery-Smith Vessel & Vase (above) Small Segment Bowl (right) Set of Stacking Containers University for the Creative Arts Self-employed Self-employed commended Elizabeth Peers Lee Simmons Eunhyuk Choi Chong Shi Rosewater Dish (top right) Table Top Lecturn Incense Burner (top) Silver & Ceramic Cup Self-employed Self-employed Royal College of Art Royal College of Art Design Section: 3D Finished Pieces Design Section: 3D Finished Pieces

Fashion and Conceptual Jewellery Contemporary Jewellery In this category, entries are primarily judged on their International Jewellery London Special Award potential for reproduction as successful multiples The winner of this award receives a cash prize and the through the identified production techniques that are opportunity to have their work showcased at the UK’s inherently critical within production jewellery. Design premier jewellery event, IJL 2013. Entries are primarily merit is also considered. judged on design merit but consideration is given to quality of craftsmanship and finish.

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Silver Jewellery Gold and Platinum Jewellery

silver Gold commended Anastasia Young Winner of the International Jewel- Giedre Vadeike Brooch 'Trophy Wife Trophy' lery London Special Award Collection of Necklace (below) Natasha Bagnall & Earrings Self-employed Epaulette Back Piece Gallery Jewellery Self-employed Irmgard Frauscher 'Heroa' (top) Employed by Domino Scarlett Cohen French Matching Bracelet & Necklace Production Jewellery Gold Brooch & Necklace (above) Winner of the GIA Award Lynne MacLachlan Glasgow School of Art Self-employed commended Gold Victoria Freeman 3D Printed Nylon Ring Mark Hampson 18ct Gold Morganite Pendant Julie Ann Bull & Earrings (top) Ami Pepper commended Platinum & Diamond (above centre) Enamelled Wedding Bands (above) Self-employed Set of Rings Bridget Yallup Drop Earrings Catherine Best Employed by Brown & Newirth Birmingham City Silver Cuff Mark Hampson Fine Jewels silver University Self-employed commended Lana Crabb silver Elizaveta Gnatchenko Mireia Rossell Set of Jewellery (above) Aaron James Ornella Iannuzzi Beth Gilmour Necklace with detachable Set of Flexible Jewellery Birmingham City Two Bangles Ring 'A L'ere Glaciere' Shaded Necklace (right) sections Self-employed University Self-employed Self-employed Self-employed Self-employed Design Section: 3D Finished Pieces Craft Section Finished Pieces

Technological Innovation Award 3D In this section, finished three-dimensional pieces are submitted and The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office London judged specifically on excellence of technical ability and craft skill. Special Award However, originality, creativity and presentation are taken in to This award celebrates the use and contribution consideration by judges. that technology is now making in the craft and industry. The winner of this exciting prize will Silversmiths Junior have demonstrated innovative use of technology The Argex Special Award through the production of 3D jewellery, smallwork This new award is specifically aimed at identifying or silverware. hand making craft skills in the junior and senior categories of silversmithing.

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Gold Gold Winner of the Argex Special Award Joint Winner of the Goldsmiths' Sarah Hooker Company Assay Office London Award Vessel & Vase (above) Lynne MacLachlan University for the Creative Arts SLS 3D Printed Nylon (above) Self-employed silver David James Ramsay Esteban Schunemann Centrepiece (right) Joint Winner of the Goldsmiths’ Employed by Hamilton & Inches Company Assay Office London Award 3D Printed Precious Metal commended commended Clay Pendant (top) Claire Macfarlane Sarah Hooker Brunel University Set of Electroformed & Resin Rings Collection of Organic Vessels Self-employed Bishopsland silver Gill Galloway-Whitehead Katharina Vones Gemma Main Multi Wire Brooch (right) Mycelia Brooch Hammered Pot with Lid Self-employed Self-employed University for the Creative Arts Craft Section: Finished Pieces Craft Section: Finished Pieces

Silversmiths: Senior Polishers Junior: Jewellery & Silversmithing Chasers: Senior Smallworker and Modelmakers: Senior The Argex Special Award For this section, any article can be submitted that is Objets d’art or scale models which have the potential GOLD formed by chasing and/or repoussé from sheet metal. to be formed in precious materials including watches Special Council Award were submitted for this section. George Woodall Polished set of unmounted jewellery (below) Employed by Graff Diamonds Ltd

Polishers Senior: Jewellery & Silversmithing

Commended Alan Cheyne Pair of Polished Candelabra Self-employed

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silver Jenny Edge Candelabrum Set (bottom right) Gold Self-employed Wally Gilbert Gold Chased Silver Dish (top) James Butler Simon Coldicott Self-employed Three Light Candelabra (above) Model of a Motorbike (above) Self-employed Employed by Theo Fennell SILVER commended Panos Kircos commended Lee Simmons Chased Bowl (above) Vicki Ambery-Smith Table Top Lecturn Employed by Hamilton and Inches Set of three Stacking Containers Self-employed Self-employed Commended Zoe Watts Elizabeth Peers Kerry O' Connor Divie Alley Vase Rosewater Dish Set of three Segment Spoons Self-employed Self-employed Self-employed Craft Section: Finished Pieces Craft Section: Finished Pieces

Modellers Diamond Mounters: Junior Any sculptured subject, including medals, can be Catherine Best Special Award submitted in the modelled condition, such as wax, This new specialist award seeks to reward hand wood, hand-worked plaster prepared for medallic work making skills and talent in diamond mounting. The etc., and could include finished pieces. winner of this special award receives a cash prize. Judges prefer to see unset items but this does not preclude set pieces. Methods of manufacture must be specified.

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Commended Gold Russell Lownsbrough Robert Elderton Carved Ring Plaster Model of Medal 'Hitchcock' Self-employed (right) Self-employed Russell Lownsbrough Carved Ring SILVER Self-employed Naomi Nevill Model of Paralympic Swimmer Russell Lownsbrough (top) Fish Scale Wrist Cuff Gold University for the Creative Arts Self-employed Winner of the Catherine Best Special Award Danuta Solowiej Robert Elderton Jake Biggs Medal 'South Polar Race' (above) Bronze Medal Rafflesia Flower Brooch/Pendant Self-employed Self-employed Employed by SVS Designs Craft Section: Finished Pieces Craft Section: Finished Pieces

Diamond Mounters: Junior Diamond Mounters: Senior Setters: Junior The Catherine Best Special Award The Catherine Best Special Award In this section, judges prefer to see more than one type of setting technique utilised wherever possible. One or more pieces, up to a maximum of three, representative of setting ability can be submitted.

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SILVER Kimberley Torode 18ct Gold Gem Set Bangle (above) Employed by Catherine Best gold Commended Special Council Award Lucy Ryalls Taylor Ansell Kimberley Torode Stone Set Ring Silver Ring (above top right) 18ct Gem Set Bangle (above) Birmingham City University Employed by Cartier Ltd Employed by Catherine Best

Benjamin Pritchard Silver Bangle (above centre) Employed by Emson Haig Ltd Commended Setters: Senior Barry Conn Benjamin Pritchard Brooch/Centre Piece (centre right) Locket Employed by M A Griffin Employed by Emson Haig Ltd Commended SILVER Tony Lark Warren Heathcote Robyn Allen Niels Ranueimsaeter Peter Lindsey Diamond & Enamel Diamond set Black Amore Brooch (right) Ring 18ct Gold & Morganite Pendant (above) set Sovereign Ring Sovereign Ring Employed by M A Griffin Royal College of Art Employed by Catherine Best Employed by A&W Setters Employed by A&W Setters Craft Section: Finished Pieces Craft Section: Finished Pieces

Lapidary and Carving: all forms of stone cutting Engravers, Die Sinkers and Seal Engravers Enamellers and Enamel Painters: Senior In this section, judges look for cutting (facetted), or Any type of hand-engraving on metal or dies and seals Any enamelled or painted subject, allied to the any form of carving on semi precious gemstones can be submitted for this section. jewellers’ and silversmiths’ crafts can be submitted applicable to the jewellery industry that enhances to this section. their inherent quality and not just technical excellence.

Winners: Senior Winners: Junior silver John Harrison silver gold Engraved Silver Bowl Phil Barnes James Handyside (above) Special Council Award Engraved Brass Plate (above) Self-employed Lidded Beaker & Saucer (above) Employed by R H Wilkins Self-employed Phil Barnes Commended Engraved Silver Beaker Commended Karen Wallace (right) Francis Clark Engraved Silver Plaque Self-employed Enamel Painting gold Employed by Malcolm Appleby Self-employed Sanni Falkenberg Commended Set of Carved Agate Rings (above) Karen Wallace Malcolm Appleby Paul Munn Self-employed Engraved Steel Plate Engraved Steel Plate Engraved & Enamelled Bowl Employed by Malcolm Appleby Self-employed Self-employed Commended Roy Kemp Lucy Moseley Malcolm Appleby Janine Greenberg Step Cut Aquamarine Engraved Steel Block Engraved Pendant Wall Panel – painted enamel Self-employed Employed by Holland and Holland Self-employed Self-employed Acknowledgements

Art Direction & Editorial: Karin Paynter Brochure Design: Turnbull Grey Printing: Newgate Concise Photography: Lee Robinson Website and Social Media: Benchpeg

Awards Management: Brian Hill, Consultant Secretary Website and Social Media: Benchpeg

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council would like to give special thanks to:

Her Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent The Goldsmiths’ Company

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/Goldsmiths-Craft-Design-Council @gcadc Circle of Petals by Catherine Martin. Image reproduced with kind permission of the artist. Photography by Heini Schneebeli.