Jewellery articles
An archive of articles about various jewellery events
Goodbye Lesley Craze Gallery
Well beloved by jewellers and collectors alike, the Lesley Craze Gallery closed on 31st January 2015.
This brave and exciting landmark gallery will be sorely missed. We send grateful thanks to Lesley for her tireless work promoting the best of contemporary jewellery, and wish her well in future adventures.
Muriel Wilson Jewellery Commission
Muriel Wilson, Founder member of ACJ and ex Editor of Findings magazine talks about commissioning a piece of jewellery.
GEM - Afghan jewels
GEM Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
3 October–8 November
dovecotstudios.com/whats-on/
mima: Wendy Ramshaw Rooms of Dreams
Last venue of tour : mima Middlesborough 12 September - 4 December 2014
Talk & tour Friday 12 September
Major exhibition of 50 years' work from Wendy Ramshaw. A Must See show
ENOUGH VIOLENCE
ENOUGH Violence: Artists Speak Out
Until 22nd March, 2014
Online exhibition
Featuring work by 14 contemporary artists from around the world, ENOUGH Violence investigates the impact violence has on our lives and the role the arts can play in restoring peace and security.
Craft & Design Council Awards 2013
The Goldsmiths' Craftmanship and Design Awards on 4th March 2013, the "Jewellery Oscars" included awards and commendations to ACJ members.
Congratulations and well done!
Barbara Christie: Light Seeping Through Windows
We regret to report that Barbara Christie died on 2nd January 2013. Barbara will be greatly missed by the designer jewellery community, for the unique quality of her work in both its conception and its craftsmanship, and for her vibrant personality.
This retrospective exhibition showed a wide range of her work from the last three decades.
Unexpected Pleasures: The Art & Design of Contemporary Jewellery
The Design Museum, London until 3rd March 2013
Gold, Power & Allure
Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London
to 28 July, admission free
Blockbuster exhibition of British gold over the last 4,500 years
see website
Kevin Coates: A Bestiary of Jewels
Information on Kevin Coates' 2014-15 exhibition
Matters of Life and Death
Jacqueline Mina OBE
Congratulations to esteemed goldsmith Jacqueline Mina, awarded OBE in the New Year Honours list 2012
Hiroshi Suzuki Exhibition
Hiroshi Suzuki - Silver Waves
Goldsmiths' Hall
Monday 8th February to Saturday 6th March, 2010