20th Anniversary Exhibition at the Goldsmiths' Centre

Our conversation panel -Turning Points: 20 Years of New Voices in Jewellery - hosted by Maria Doulton, Bright New Gems judge and founder of The Jewellery Editor. In discussion with three Bright New Gems alumni - Imogen Belfield, Katy Tromans and Makila Nsika - the panel reflected on the moments that shaped their careers, explored the pivotal decisions, challenges, collaborations and opportunities that defined their journeys from graduation to professional practice.

View this insightful conversation on The Jewellery Editor, You Tube,  here

Panel Discussion

Turning Points: 20 Years of New Voices in Jewellery

Hosted by

Maria Doulton

Founder of The Jewellery Editor and Bright New Gems judge

Panelists

Imogen Belfield

Multi-award winning jewellery designer

Makila Nsika

London-based jewellery designer

Katy Tromans

Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery

Hilary Alexander said:

“Think of emerging jewellery talent and it is almost impossible not to immediately think of Bright New Gems. For nearly two decades, this pioneering platform has championed a new way to identify, mentor and promote the next generation of young stars, poised to dazzle the international jewellery market with their innovative creativity and 21st-century mindsets.”