PRESS RELEASE Erin O’Connor Selects – The British supermodel chooses her favourite designer fine jewellery and contemporary silver from Goldsmiths’ Fair London, 9 June 2016 – Erin O’Connor, the distinctive Modigliani- esque British supermodel, whose swanlike grace, elegance and strong work ethic have catapulted her to the top of the international modelling scene, is Guest Curator for Goldsmiths’ Fair 2016. As such, she has selected 22 personal highlights from this year’s exhibitors for the Erin O’Connor Selects special showcase. Goldsmith’s Fair, the UK’s premier exhibition of fine designer jewellery and contemporary silver, takes place at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 27 September – 9 October 2016. O’Connor said: “My selection reflects my personal style. It’s made up of jewellery I’d happily wear on a variety of occasions Erin O’Connor photographed by Mark and contemporary silver I’d proudly display at home. I love the Rabadan high degree of craftsmanship in each piece. I was looking out for exciting up-and-coming talent as well as the more established. I’m attracted to modern and bold statement pieces that are nevertheless accessible. Luckily I was spoilt for choice!” The display will include Honey Bee Cluster Ring (pictured), an exquisite gold, black rhodium and natural yellow diamond ring by Danish jeweller Max Danger. Exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair for the first time, Danger’s work shows particular attention to detail and reflects his lifelong passion for illustration. Goldsmiths’ Fair Director David Mills commented: “As one of the world’s most established and timeless supermodels who has made catwalk appearances for top designers – from McQueen and Westwood to Valentino and Yamamoto – Erin O’Connor is herself a true fashion icon who brings an exacting eye to the role of Guest Curator. We are thrilled that she is collaborating with the Fair as she is knowledgeable about jewellery in the context of fashion and shows a natural instinct for contemporary silver in tune with modern interiors.” Since 2014, Goldsmiths’ Fair has featured an illustrious figure in the creative industries in the role of Guest Curator. Zaha Hadid Honey Bee Cluster Ring by Max Danger Image © The Goldsmiths’ Company. was Guest Curator in 2014 and Julia Peyton-Jones in 2015. Photography by Richard Valencia Erin O’Connor Selects – Participating jewellers and silversmiths Goldsmiths’ Fair Week One: 27 Sept – 2 Oct 2016 Week Two: 4 – 9 Oct 2016 Nina Bukvic – Gold Lace Bangle & Ring Price: £23,900 + £1,950 18ct gold (Week Two, Stand 72) Gurmit Kaur Campbell – Bubble Ring Price: £16,800 White gold, chalcedony and diamonds (Week One, Stand 75) Chris Carpenter – Fireball Ring Price: £1,000 Sterling silver (Week Two, Stand 59) Sonia Cheadle – Pearl Horizon Ring Price: £2,200 18ct rose gold, mabe pearl (Week Two, Stand 74) Alan Craxford – Gothic Flower Pendant Price: £3,000 Silver gilt, blue and white rhodium, hand engraved (Week One, Stand 30) Max Danger – Honey Bee Cluster Ring Price: £12,000 18ct yellow and red gold, black rhodium and natural yellow diamonds (Week One, Stand 8) David Fowkes – Blue Topaz Ring Price: £9,875 Blue artisan cut topaz, 18ct white gold, white and blue diamonds (Week Two, Stand 71) Sarah Herriot – Spiral Loop Ring Price: £2,530 18ct gold (Week One, Stand 36) Vicky Lew – Yellow Chrysolampis Mosquitus Ring Price: £13,500 Swarovski gemstones (sapphire, topaz, spinel, and smoky quartz), palladium, South Sea Pearl (Week One, Stand 40) Rhona McCallum– Fault Lines Necklace Price: £1,800 Sterling silver and 18ct yellow gold (Week Two, Stand 44) John Moore – Verto Necklace Price: £13,500 Sterling silver, 18ct yellow gold, steel, silicone, magnets (Week Two, Stand 36) Shivani Patel – Cut Ring Price: £3,600 Aquamarine, 18ct gold (Week One, Stand 42) Ami Pepper – Abandoned Homes Ring Price: £1,300 Gold plated silver, rose cut diamonds (Week One, Stand 39) Romilly Saumarez Smith – Sea Barnacled Pendant Price: £7,000 Handmade chain, 18ct gold, silver, diamonds (Week Two, Stand 21) Christopher Thompson Royds – Natura Morta: White Clover Price: £8,600 Hand painted 18ct gold, diamonds (Week Two, Stand 53) Anna Wales – Flight Necklace Price: £2,500 Silver, 24ct gold foil (Week One, Stand 11) Angela Cork – Ripple Box Price: £1,350 Sterling silver (Week One, Stand 70) Patrick Davison – Box Price: £5,500 Silver and mixed metals (Week Two, Stand 27) Nan Nan Liu – Shell Price: £8,000 Sterling and fine silver (Week One, Stand 32) Ana Meneses – Within Price: £6,500 Sterling silver vessel (Week Two, Stand 34) Hazel Thorn – Wrapped Birch Price: £2,800 Fruit bowl. Britannia silver, gilding metal (Week One, Stand 34) Adi Toch – Melding Pourers Price: £1,100 Britannia silver, rose gold plated copper (Week Two, Stand 75) NOTE TO EDITORS Goldsmiths’ Fair Building on over 30 years of success, Goldsmiths’ Fair is a unique selling exhibition of fine jewellery and contemporary silver featuring traditional and cutting-edge techniques, exquisite metals and gemstones, and detailed craftsmanship. The Fair is the antidote to high-street humdrum, giving visitors the chance to buy original and distinctive treasures directly from the maker. Exhibitors are selected from across the UK by an expert panel assembled by the Goldsmiths’ Company, the UK’s leading patron of jewellers and silversmiths. Each designer- maker will showcase their latest collections, the result of months of inspiration and hard work in their independent workshops. This year’s Fair features the work of 150 exhibitors (115 jewellers and 35 silversmiths) across the two weeks. 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