Bright Young Gems
Coverage focuses on emerging design talent recognised through industry showcases and mentoring initiatives that spotlight the next generation of jewellers. Stories include designer profiles, collection launches, and collaborations with established brands and trade bodies. Content examines how early-career creatives influence contemporary design, craftsmanship, and innovation across the UK jewellery sector.
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Nov- 2022 -10 NovemberRetailers
John Lewis launches exclusive collections with Bright Young Gems
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a further new collaboration with Bright Young Gems, with two recent winning designers debuting their first demi-fine collections. Zeng’s debut John Lewis Collection, The Smile, is a collection of five intricately crafted pieces in 9ct gold with natural freshwater pearls which…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryDesigners
John Lewis announces partnership with Bright Young Gems
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has joined the Bright Young Gems 2022 mentoring scheme to support graduating jewellery designers. Bright Young Gems, now in its sixteenth year, provides a mentoring platform for the jewellery industry to discover and nurture new talent whilst providing the winners with their first…
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Jun- 2021 -7 JuneEvents
Bright Young Gems extends entry deadline by one week
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring initiative has extended its closing date for entries by one week due to a number of requests from colleges. The scheme, which acted as a part of International Jewellery London (IJL) prior to the pandemic, has moved the entry deadline from 6 June to…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilEvents
Bright Young Gems launches under interim custodianship
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring scheme is set to launch with Hammond PR as the appointed interim custodian for the initiative in 2021. While normally operated by International Jewellery London (IJL), due to the show not taking place in either 2020 or this year Reed Exhibitions has passed the…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneEvents
IJL announces Bright Young Gems 2019 winners
International Jewellery London (IJL) , the jewellery trade show, has announced announce the four winning designers of Bright Young Gems 2019; Isla Gilham, Eloise Kramer, Lingjun Sun, Wen-Ju Tseng. Now in its 14th year, IJL’s Bright Young Gems project selects talented designers who are recent graduates or current students of…
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Jan- 2018 -29 JanuaryEvents
IJL reveals new judge line-up for Bright Young Gems 2018
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that two new judges have been appointed the Bright Young Gems 2018 judging panel. Liza Urla, founder of Gemologue, and guest judge Henry Graham, creative director and co-founder of Wolf & Badger, will join the long standing panellists. Sarah Kitley-Spencer, event manager for IJL,…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustDesigners
IJL Bright Young Gems winners announced
The IJL 2017 Bright Young Gems (BYG) have been named as Kristina Ferenchuk, Ishtar Liljefors, Holly O’Hanlon, Annabel Large and Leanne Yau. The BYG’s were selected from final year students and students who graduated from UK colleges and universities in the past two years by a prestigious judging panel comprising…
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Apr- 2017 -28 AprilEvents
International Jewellery London announces partnership with Goldsmiths’ Centre
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has been announced as the official partners of this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) show. The sponsorship agreement has been set up to help provide support for designers exhibiting at the show. The support will include using The Goldsmiths’ Centre as a venue for ILJ’s Exhibitor Summer…
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Jan- 2013 -4 JanuaryEvents
Entries open for IJL’s KickStart 2013
International Jewellery London’s (IJL) KickStart initiative has opened for entries ahead of this September’s show.
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