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KickStart Alumni; Interview with 2016 Winner, Cécile Gilbert

Originally from France, Cécile Gilbert is a jeweller from Brighton, UK who launched Tiki in 2012. With inspiration from 1930’s Bakelite jewellery, the Art Deco movement and Mid-century design, Cécile creates a range of contemporary jewellery that reflects those qualities, ... Read More

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Oscars 2019: The Best Jewels on the Red Carpet

The most dazzling night of awards season, the 91st Academy Awards did not disappoint in terms of carat-weight on the red carpet. All eyes were on Lady Gaga’s extraordinary Tiffany & Co yellow diamond, while Helen Mirren shone in more ... Read More

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KickStart Alumni: Interview with 2014 Winner, Flora Bhattachary

Known for her ‘East meets West’ style, Flora’s design is rooted in her family links with Asia. Using conflict free diamonds, recycled gold and hand carving, each jewel is infused with tradition, pattern and symbolism. Flora has won a number ... Read More

Exhibiting, Industry, News

Pearl Academy by Raw Pearls releases first online training video

One of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, Raw Pearls, have today released the first instalment of their online training programme, Pearl Academy by Raw Pearls. Raw Pearls are embracing what will be one of 2019’s biggest business trends: video. ... Read More

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IJL’s KickStart 2019 – Now open for entries

IJL celebrates the 10th anniversary of KickStart – the leading jewellery industry launch pad for up and coming designers PRESS RELEASE. London, 11 February 2019: International Jewellery London (IJL), long-established and world-leading jewellery trade event, has launched its hunt for ... Read More