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Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2022 Winners Honoured at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London

01 Mar 2022

NAJ BATF Award Kiang Edwin Idris Charmain, Belinda Morris, Dame Lynne Brindley and Richard Fox

The presentation of the annual Awards of the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards returned to the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on Monday 28th February 2022. 

This important annual Awards Ceremony – known as the Jewellery Oscars – was hosted by British jewellery writer and editor Rachael Taylor, welcoming more than 300 guests, including representatives from world-renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers and the UK media.

This unique annual competition rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials. The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC), which operates the competition, actively encourages established craftspersons and designers in the industry, as well as apprentices and students to enter their work.

In his opening remarks at the Ceremony, Peter Crump, Chair of GC&DC concluded

“These Awards would not have been possible without the continued generosity of our Patrons and Sponsors, and the passion and dedication of our essential industry Judges. On behalf of Council, I thank you all.

“To all entrants we say a huge thank you for entering work in this year’s competition. Winning an award is of course uplifting and a fine indicator of standards achieved, but of even greater value is the act of participating in this unique opportunity to learn, raise your own personal bar, share good practice and encourage each other. The competition wouldn’t have a purpose without you, and we encourage you to keep entering.

NAJ BATF Award Kiang Edwin Idris Charmain, Andrew Hinds and Lindsey Straughton

Image: NAJ BATF Award Kiang Edwin Idris Charmain, Andrew Hinds and Lindsey Straughton

Key Highlights

  • The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Malcolm Appleby for his outstanding contribution and commitment to the jewellery profession. Malcolm was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award medal by the Prime Warden, Dame Lynne Brindley, and Tim Fattorini from Thomas Fattorini Ltd, sponsors of this award.
  • The College Trophy was presented to Birmingham City University. This trophy is awarded to the College or University that has achieved the highest total of points accumulated from any Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards given in the competition.
  • The Senior Award was presented to Alexandra Raphael for the Lace Plique-a-jour bowl.
  • The Junior Award went to Martina Grumitt, a diamond mounter, for the Ballerina Hibiscus Dress Brooch.
  • The Theo Fennell Apprentice & Master Award went to Lewis Towens (Apprentice) and Paul Towens (Master) for Lewis’ Gentleman’s Box.
  • An exhibition of this year’s award-winning work and selected entries from the 2022 Awards will be open to the public at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London from 1st – 4th March 2022.
  • Stunning pieces from the Malcolm Appleby Collection will also be exhibited in conjunction with the GC&DC Award winners at the Goldsmiths’ Hall.

A full list of 2022 Special Award winners is available on request.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council honours a member of the UK industry with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022 this honour was presented to Malcolm Appleby in recognition of his outstanding contribution and commitment to the jewellery profession. Malcolm is known primarily as an engraver and considered amongst some of the finest living gun engravers and designers in the world. He is also a printmaker, a specialist in medals, silversmith, goldsmith and jeweller, making unique works and multiples.  With an infectious enthusiasm for his craft, a willingness to work with other artists he takes pleasure in sharing his skills with others, which is so characteristic of his generosity and pre-eminence. 

In celebration of his illustrious career and in honour of the Lifetime Achievement Award, there is a special exhibition of his pieces at the Goldsmiths’ Hall from 1st – 4th March 2022.

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award

The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award is given at the discretion of the Council for exceptional and outstanding craftsmanship. It is only awarded when, in the Council’s judgement, an entry achieves a standard to justify the honour. This was not awarded in 2022.

 The Goldsmiths’ Company Award was not awarded in 2022.

View The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council

Source: The Goldsmiths’ Company Award