Raw Pearls, UK Jewellery Awards Finalist 2019, will celebrate
what has been an impressive year for pearls in the consumer press with an
exciting stock clearance sale at this year’s IJL.
Director, Miranda Raw, said “This is a huge opportunity to
access 25% or more off many items only at IJL. Raw Pearls are a ‘must visit’
this year – visitors will see prices not seen elsewhere.”
The company will showcase a vast array of pearls including earrings,
necklaces, pendants and an extensive collection of loose material. Their IJL
exclusive prices will range from £2 to £2000 ex VAT and will include
freshwater, Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian cultured pearls. Visitors will be
able to peruse their broad range at the Company’s usual spot – stand A70 – for
the 6th year running.
Managing director Jonathan Raw said “There has been much
consumer & fashion press around pearl jewellery and we feel it is a great
time for our customers to invest in this much-loved gem. We look forward to
offering our clients beautiful, value-for-money jewellery, tailored to them.”
Whatever your price point and style, be sure to stop by and grab a bargain for your store.
The curiosity for the materials and crafts that Lukas Grewenig developed growing up defines the basis for his brand LUKASCASPAR jewellery. Innovation plays a big role in his first collection which features newly developed stone cuts, clever catches and a patent pending technique that makes symbols and images magically appear on some of the pieces.
We caught up with Lukas ahead of IJL 2019 to discuss his collections, inspirations and KickStart experience.
What made you want to apply to be a KickStarter at IJL 2019?
I have visited the IJL every year since I moved to London and when I launched my collection last year it was clear, that one of my goals would be to exhibit there as well. A few friends of mine were part of the Kickstarter program in 2018 and they were very happy afterward with how it helped them develop their network and grow their business.
What are you most looking forward to during your KickStart experience?
Naturally I am looking forward to showing my new collection to a large audience of industry professionals and hope I will get a lot of valuable feedback. In the last year my focus has been mostly on selling to private client and exhibiting at events like Goldsmith’s Fair or other end customer shows. So for the IJL my main goals are to further establish my brand, expand my professional network and get to know potential retailers that could show my work in the whole of the UK but I am also looking forward to have a good time with my fellow “Kickstarters”.
Tell us about where you get your inspiration from?
When I started designing this collection I was fascinated by the romanticism of Victorian sentimental jewellery. I took some element of this and contrasted them with the modern aesthetic that I drew from my research into technical geometries. One of the most exciting influences for the collection was a surface structure that I developed which enables me to hide images or symbols in the pieces.
Tell us a little about the work you will be bringing to IJL 2019?
In my design process I am always guided by my curiosity for the crafts. I look at every step and component that goes into the making and include subtle technical details to refine and elevate the overall look of my jewellery. My first collection “Victoria” for example features hand carved gemstones, special faceted cuts, unique setting techniques and a newly developed clasp among other innovations. My goal is always to use the craftsmanship in a way that it never becomes too prominent. It has to be used so skilfully that it almost becomes invisible.
When did you first discover your love of jewellery?
I grew up in a family of jewellers and I spend a lot of my childhood in my grandparents and parents workshops. So the love for the Materials and the craftsmanship that my parents had must have been passed on when I was still growing up.
If you had to summarise your brand in a couple of words, what would you use?
Modern, elegant, effortless
Make sure to register for your FREE ticket to IJL 2019 and pay a visit to the cutting-edge talent on the KickStart and Bright Young Gem collective stand in the prestigious design gallery.
The winners will be announced at the UK’s Leading Jewellery Trade Event.
International
Jewellery London (IJL), the global meeting place for the jewellery industry,
has today announced the shortlist for its Leading Lights Awards, a new feature
initiative for IJL 2019, created to celebrate the innovation, craftsmanship,
design and distribution of fashion forward talent across the globe.
IJL
has teamed up with the respected publication, Jewellery Outlook, to offer the
opportunity of gaining recognition for contributions to a forward-looking
global jewellery industry.
There
are eight categories, with entries submitted by organisations or individuals
themselves, or nominated by a third party. The winners will be announced in a
special ceremony at IJL 2019.
Katie
Morris, Events Director, International Jewellery London (IJL) said: “IJL is very excited to launch
this new set of awards for IJL 2019. We know there is a huge amount of
innovation, creativity, and outstanding educators in the industry and we want
to recognise these as movers and shakers, future proofers and stars of their
sector. As with many industries, jewellery and watches as verticals are
experiencing new challenges and opportunities and showcasing those who are
embracing change and innovating through it is vital if we’re to inspire the
next generation of jewellers and keep the industry performing at its optimum. A
huge congratulations to everyone on this fantastic shortlist!”
David
Brough, Editor of Jewellery Outlook, said: “The quality of the applicants was extremely
high. We look forward very much to the announcement of the winners at
IJL.”
The Shortlist are:
Best
Use of Technology
De Beers Group Industry Services
Everledger
PureJewels
Fashion
Fusion
Kastur Jewels
LeSter Jewellery
SoftDream by Laura Galasso
Course
Provider
Birmingham City University School of Jewellery
British Academy of Jewellery
De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds
International
Jeweller of the Year
Isabella Liu
ORA Pearls
Lucy Quartermaine
Best
Bright Young Gem
Aurelie Dellasanta
Isla Gilham
Lingjun Sun
Best
Fine Jeweller
Clogau
Domino Jewellery
Raw Pearls
Blogger
Award
BLINGSIS – blingsis.com
GEMOLOGUE – gemologue.com
Preeta Agarwal Workroom – bejewelledfinds.com
IJL
is an unrivalled opportunity for the international jewellery trade to network
and find out about the latest industry trends and market developments which
will help retailers and suppliers make the right commercial decisions.
For
buyers, the show is the once-in-a-year chance to shop for the widest range of
gems, jewellery, packaging and services, and to find out about the most topical
issues in the industry. IJL also offers buyers the largest variety of gemstones
under one roof in Britain today.
IJL is sponsored by the NAJ and supported by the
GIA, Gem-A, The Houlden Group, The Company of Master Jewellers, and the
Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council.
Founded in 2016 by husband and wife duo, Philip and Kirsty, Anunnaki Jewels is a fine jewellery company who specialise in unique adornments, inspired by Earths ancient past and civilisations, that once ruled and left a significant impression in history. We caught up with them ahead of their first ever appearance at IJL, to discuss their collections and what you can expect to see from them at IJL 2019.
How long have you been designing jewellery for?
Assyrian Dangle Earrings in Gold
Philip’s interest in making jewellery started when as a schoolboy, he built his first furnace in his dads shed. His interest quickly became an intriguing self-taught hobby, that earnt him a place at the Hatton Garden, Holts Academy, to study jewellery design and manufacturing processes. Kirsty’s specific interest and skills lay is graphic design and illustration with 4 years’ experience prior to joining the business and a further 4 years dedicated to jewellery production designing.
How long have you been in business?
Anunnaki
Jewels has operated for almost 4 years working from the ground up, developing
unique design and manufacturing processes to establish a brand.
What has been the proudest moment in your career so far?
Egyptian Lotus Enamel Pendant Gold
Apart
from developing an array of really technically challenging and interesting
bespoke ordered jewellery, we have to say that a recent proud moment, was
producing a uniquely designed logo ring for the English pop-rock band, the
Hoosiers. We also made a guitar pick prop for their comedy show, Felix and the
Scootermen and for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows.
Tell us about where you get your inspiration from?
The
craftmanship of jewellery in the Ancient world is incredible, detailed and even
presenting detailed stories, events and sheer beauty, whether the Assyrian, Egyptian,
Roman or Greek cultures, they all have their own identifiable distinctive
styles.
What can people expect to see from you at IJL 2019?
18k Gold Aztec Medallion
We
are incredibly excited to present unique handcrafted jewellery presenting
distant times by
walking into modern development methods, still reflecting historical beauty not
widely seen in today’s jewellery market.
What are your top jewellery trend tips for the approaching season?
We
both agree that an appreciation for not just historical but ancient style jewellery
is trending. This is particularly seen
within the music industry and the embrace of Egyptian art. We recognise that the music industry and
celebrity groups are huge and successful promotion platform but whatever we
make, customers simply adore attention to delicate details and bespoke
manufacturing.
When did you first discover your love of jewellery?
Lotus Ankh Ring gold
Philip’s
hobby has always focussed on metals, casting methods and jewellery patterns, so
whilst studying for a foundation degree in automotive engineering, his passion
and obsession for designing and manufacturing jewellery was greatly stoked as
he explored the study of casting methods used in engineering industries. This
has translated into our designing and casting our own jewellery, using
perforated vacuum casting techniques. The inspiration for designing jewellery
based on ancient civilisations came from Philips curiosity and fascination with
ancient sites such as Sacsayhuamán in Peru and Puma Punku in Bolivia.
Who would you love to see wearing your jewellery?
Viking Ship Sideways
We
want to see our designs appreciated by everyone but looking towards accessing a
celebrity market, we would be excited about Johnny Depp wearing our jewellery,
as we feel some pieces would really suit his personality and be capture his
curiosity. And who wouldn’t be proud to
know the Her Majesty the Queen and Kate Middleton really appreciated our designs?
If you had to summarise your brand in a couple of words, what would you use?
Ancient
treasures sleeping in time, rebirthed.
What are you looking forward to most about IJL 2019?
Gold Greek Sphinx Wings
Meeting people who are interested in the art of jewellery, enjoying and connecting with like minded producers; developing partnerships and meeting buyers. The show is also a super prestigious event, where we will publicly unveil our brand.
