From a Student’s Imagination to Goldsmith’s Bench: The Jewellery Workshop Unveils Mayoral Chain Design Competition Winner

10 Mar 2026

The Jewellery Workshop is proud to announce Rosie Brown as the official winner of the Mayoral Chain Design Competition. In collaboration with Diss Town Council, the competition was for the Students of Diss High School to design two new insertions to be added to the Mayoral Chain of Office by The Jewellery Workshop. 

Rosie’s winning designs were chosen for the meticulous attention to detail and how they celebrate Diss’s most iconic landmarks. Her work features intricate representations of St Mary’s Church and The Corn Hall, artfully balanced with the charming, colourful bunting that often line the town's streets.

Rosie Brown says,

“I chose to incorporate the colourful flags in my design, to develop a stronger composition and also symbolise the efforts of the community to preserve and celebrate the unique heritage of the town.”

Jennifer Price, Director of The Jewellery Workshop says,

“The judges were incredibly impressed by Rosie's composition and attention to detail".

The project now moves into the crafting phase, where the designs will be translated into metal by goldsmiths. The finished piece will be officially added to the Mayoral Chain and unveiled to the public this June.

See the Winning Designs in Person The community is invited to view Rosie’s winning entry, alongside every competition submission at The Jewellery Workshop’s “50 Years of Craft & Community” exhibition:

• Where: The Corn Hall, 10 St Nicholas St, Diss, IP22 4LB
• When: 22nd June – 4th July 2026 (Exhibition open daily 10am – 4pm)
• Admission: Free

The exhibition celebrates five decades of The Jewellery Workshop’s history and will showcase the evolution of the Mayoral Chain project from initial sketch to final polished piece, alongside all other students' design entries. 

The Jewellery Workshop is a family-run fine jeweller based in Diss, Norfolk, since 1975. They specialise in bespoke commissions, expert repairs, and restoration services. Their shop features a curated selection of jewellery, antique treasures, and signature in-house collections, all crafted with a commitment to exemplary craftsmanship.

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Source: The Jewellery Workshop