The IJL Journey: Discover the Career-Boosting Benefits of KickStart

Our landmark initiative for emerging brands and talented designers is back for 2018! But in a change to previous years, we are looking for just SIX exceptional design stars to join us on the IJL Journey. Since launching in 2009, ... Read More

Industry, News

IJL’s Leading Industry Launch Pad – KICKSTART 2018 – Now Open for Applications for Six of the Best

This year’s successful six will receive expert mentoring, business advice, access to buyers, a dedicated bursary and industry-wide publicity Emerging UK up-and-coming jewellery designers with their sights set on success are invited to battle it out for one of just ... Read More

Blog, Exhibiting, Industry, People

KickStart Alumni: Farrah Al-Dujaili Shares Her IJL Journey and Insider Advice

Farrah Al-Dujaili brought her brand Oddical to IJL in 2017 as part of our leading initiative, KickStart. This career-boosting platform takes emerging brands and designer-makers and gives them the opportunity to learn, network, grow and exhibit at the UK’s leading ... Read More

Blog, Education, Exhibiting, Industry

7 Reasons Why Exhibiting at Trade Shows Is Worth It for Your Business

So, what’s so great about trade shows? Firstly, exhibitions are a form of ‘permission based marketing’, which means visitors have made a conscious decision to attend and want to be sold to. Trade shows offer a unique environment to simultaneously ... Read More

Blog, Industry, News, Trends

5 Jewellery Industry Trends to Look out for in 2018

As another New Year fast approaches it is time to consider what the jewellery industry has in store for 2018. The last 12 months have been tumultuous for retail, with businesses facing the impact of Brexit, unstable hallmarking figures and ... Read More