Will you be one of our lucky Bright New Gems 2026?
Bright New Gems is a UK-wide, industry-supported mentoring programme and showcase for graduating BA and MA jewellery design students. Over the past two decades, we’ve supported 98 graduates, helping them take their first steps into the commercial world.
The 6 successful BNG candidates win the chance to showcase their collections at the Retail Jeweller Festival 2027 and receive a year of valuable industry mentoring.
To Apply
Final year BA/BSC and MA graduates from all UK colleges are invited to submit pieces from their graduate collections for judging. Complete and submit the application form in the link below.
The Brief
There are two categories to enter:
Show Off - Statement Pieces
Designs and/or finished pieces showing creative flair with innovative use of materials which demonstrate potential commercial viability.
Responsible Thinking - Sustainable eco-heroes
Designs and/or finished pieces made with responsibly sourced or sustainable materials which demonstrate potential commercial viability.
Applicants can enter one or both of the categories. The two-degree groups will be judged separately, and four BA and two MA graduates will be selected as winners by the judges.
The Prize
The six successful winners will benefit from:
Bright New Gems showcase their collections at the two-day Retail Jeweller Festival, 1st and 2nd February 2027.
Publicity and valuable online pre-show mentoring provided by Retail Jeweller, the National Association of Jewellers, and our judges.
Guaranteed place on the Goldsmiths’ Centre online ‘Getting Started’ programme in March 2027.
A twelve month complimentary NAJ Designer Membership.
Ongoing Jewel Ads online support thought the year .
Deadline & Details
Applications open on 4 June and close on 21 July 2026. There will be no time extensions so apply now!
All pieces will be judged by our expert panel of Bright New Gem judges.
For all enquiries, please contact Jennifer.
