Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2014 (winning pieces Lenticular Brooch & Ring)

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council is a industry body that promotes the highest standard in design and craftsmanship within the jewellery industry and allied crafts. As part of the promotion of excellence in silversmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts, the Council runs the annual Craftsmanship & Design Awards.These awards have helped to launch the careers of many eminent craftspeople in the industry and are the only peer reviewed awards in the industry’s calendar. Fondly known as the ‘Oscars of the Industry’ they reward outstanding technical skill and design ability. The Awards are open to anyone in the United Kingdom engaged in designing or working with precious metals, gemstones and other allied materials. The Two pieces made between 2013-14 received the following Prizes at the 2014 GCDC Awards. Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award - Gold Prize // Bentley & Skinner Jewellery Award - Gold Prize // Contemporary (Platinum and Gold) Jewellery Award - Silver prize // Technological Innovation Award - Silver prize. The 18ct yellow, red, green, white gold, 24ct, platinum, palladium and oxidised silver Brooch (diameter 45mm) was also purchased by the Goldsmiths’ Company - London. Modern Jewellery Collection in 2015