(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON — International Jewelry London (IJL), the global meeting place for the jewelry industry, has announced the shortlist for its Leading Lights Awards, a new feature initiative for IJL 2019, created to celebrate the innovation, craftsmanship, design and distribution of fashion forward talent across the globe.
IJL has teamed up with the respected publication, Jewelry Outlook, to offer the opportunity of gaining recognition for contributions to a forward-looking global jewelry industry.
There are eight categories, with entries submitted by organizations or individuals themselves, or nominated by a third party. The winners will be announced in a special ceremony at IJL 2019.
Katie Morris, events director, International Jewelry London (IJL) said: “IJL is very excited to launch this new set of awards for IJL 2019. We know there is a huge amount of innovation, creativity, and outstanding educators in the industry and we want to recognize these as movers and shakers, future proofers and stars of their sector. As with many industries, jewelry and watches as verticals are experiencing new challenges and opportunities and showcasing those who are embracing change and innovating through it is vital if we’re to inspire the next generation of jewelers and keep the industry performing at its optimum. A huge congratulations to everyone on this fantastic shortlist!”
David Brough, Editor of Jewelry Outlook, said: “The quality of the applicants was extremely high. We look forward very much to the announcement of the winners at IJL.”
The Shortlist are:
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Best Use of Technology
- De Beers Group Industry Services
- Everledger
- PureJewels
Fashion Fusion
- Kastur Jewels
- LeSter Jewelry
- SoftDream by Laura Galasso
Course Provider
- Birmingham City University School of Jewelry
- British Academy of Jewelry
- De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds
International Jeweler of the Year
- Isabella Liu
- ORA Pearls
- Lucy Quartermaine
Best Bright Young Gem
- Aurelie Dellasanta
- Isla Gilham
- Lingjun Sun
Best Fine Jeweler
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- Clogau
- Domino Jewelry
- Raw Pearls
Blogger Award
- BLINGSIS – blingsis.com
- GEMOLOGUE – gemologue.com
- Preeta Agarwal Workroom – bejewelledfinds.com
- IJL is an unrivaled opportunity for the international jewelry trade to network and find out about the latest industry trends and market developments which will help retailers and suppliers make the right commercial decisions.
For buyers, the show is the once-in-a-year chance to shop for the widest range of gems, jewelry, packaging and services, and to find out about the most topical issues in the industry. IJL also offers buyers the largest variety of gemstones under one roof in Britain today.
IJL is sponsored by the NAJ and supported by the GIA, Gem-A, The Houlden Group, The Company of Master Jewelers, and the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council.
