IJL Editors Choice competition accepting entries

International Jewellery London (IJL) is accepting entries to its sixth annual Editor’s Choice competition.

The competition, which now includes the new category ‘Most Innovative Collection’, is an annual initiative that each year recognises some of the most innovative and commercial jewellery collections on show at IJL.

This year’s competition will be judged by the jewellery and luxury correspondent, Claire Adler, who writes regularly for a number of national publications, including the Financial Times.

Event director Sam Willoughby said: “This initiative is a fantastic way for exhibitors to promote their new launches. The competition is fierce as everyone is keen to have a slice of the great PR and exposure at the show.

“All exhibitors are invited to enter and the five categories really do highlight the breadth of stunning and creative jewellery to be found at IJL.”

Categories include ‘Commercial Vision’, ‘Visual Impact’, ‘Originality’ and ‘Technical Excellence’, and the competition closes on May 16. The winning pieces will be unveiled before the show and exhibited for the duration of the event.

Rachel Entwistle, winner of last year’s Originality award, said: “Winning was a great honour considering the range of designs at the show. The award helped me gain strong visibility and I found many of my current and potential stockists had read about it.

“Awards are a great way to help emerging designers gain this kind of much needed visibility.”