The Annual Jewellery Show

An exhibition to celebrate
Twenty Years of Contemporary Jewellery
at The Craft Centre & Design Gallery

2nd November 2002 - 11th January 2003

Twenty jewellers have been invited to exhibit in this commemorative exhibition.

The jewellers are a strong representation of a selection of the best and most innovative makers who have taken part in the jewellery showcases and annual jewellery exhibitions held at The Craft Centre & Design Gallery since it opened in 1982.

The exhibition is intended as a celebration of the good working relationships that have been built between the designers, the gallery and the public.
Each designer has supported the gallery and in return the gallery has been supportive and considerate of each designers needs.



Images: Past and present work by Jessica Briggs
top right - Daisy Jewellery and bottom right - Pebble Pins





Gold and silver Stacking Rings with precious
stones by Alan Vallis

Each jeweller is well established and many have an outstanding reputation in the UK and even worldwide.

They will each display a collection of work to include a mixture of favourite designs from their past and current ranges.


Detail of silver bangles with wooden and semi-precious stone additions by John Field

The jewellers taking part are:

Roger Barnes, Debby Moxon and Ian Simm, Holly Belsher, Pamela Rawnsley, Sheila McDonald, Jessica Briggs, Janet Perry, Anthony Blakeney, Alan Vallis, Guy Royle, Jolene Smith, Jacqueline Warrington, Valerie Mead, Bridget Wheatley, Teresa Samson, Nick Hubbard, John Field, Diana Porter, Emma Jay and Shona Fidgett.







Silver and gold earrings by Alan Vallis


Spiral pins in silver and gold plated silver
by Holly Belsher


An abundance of techniques and materials will be represented, ranging from the more traditional materials of polished gold and precious stones to more unusual surface treatments such as oxidised finishes and sand blasted silver.

This will prove to be a most scintillating and charming showcase, should you choose to purchase items as gifts, for yourself, or just to wonder at the spectacle and celebrate twenty years of wonderful jewellery exhibitions at The Craft Centre & Design Gallery.




Jewellery in silver and red gold
by Valerie Mead




Bangles in silver and 22ct gold detail by Diana Porter
Most items will be for sale and many designers are available to commission. Interest Free Credit is available on some original items over £75.00.
(Full details available from the gallery)

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