Craft3D Finished Work
Design
3D Finished Pieces (7 categories)
Entries will be primarily judged on creative ideas and design merit, with due consideration given to the standard of craftsmanship.
Pieces entered in the Design categories below can only be submitted in one design category.
Entries in these sections must be finished 3D pieces. Digital renders and CAD files will not be considered finished work for the purposes of these sections. Please see 2D design sections.
Work entered in these sections can also be entered in any of the relevant Craft sections & we strongly encourage entrants to do so.
Entrants are encouraged to provide an explanation of the concept behind their entry, including information that illustrates any significant features of the entry. There will be a placeholder on the entry form for this (Max 150 words).
See below for the full details on each brief.
Silversmiths| Design
Sponsored by Thomas Lyte
We are delighted to be partnering with Thomas Lyte as a Special Patron for this section.
The Brief
This section welcomes entries of larger-scale work, functional and/or decorative objects with a focus and priority on creative and original design.
Examples of entries to this section can include, but are not limited to: tableware, vessels, bowls, and centrepieces.
Image: Alewijn Slingerland - The Drapers Goblet, Gold & The Lindström Award
Judges will be looking for
Exciting, different and creative ideas
Design originality
A competent understanding of materials, form and functionality
Quality of making and standard achieved
Smallworkers| Design
The Brief
Smallwork covers the production and manufacture of small-scale items made in precious or non-precious metals, such as boxes, scent bottles, accessories, objets d’art, products, and timepieces.
They are often pieces that have a function and are composed of several parts that make up the final article. However, they can have no functionality at all and be purely decorative for aesthetic qualities.
In addition to this section, please consider the Craft sections that you can also enter the same piece into if suitable/relevant.
Image: Simon Delavalle - Hidden Heart Locket, Silver Award
Judges will be looking for
Design impact and creativity/originality
Articles that incorporate one or a combination of decorative processes such as engraving, enamelling, stone setting, chasing
Use of complementary materials and surface treatments.
A piece that often incorporates intricate detail and precisely fitting parts.
Hidden features, hinges, or moving mechanisms that may be only obvious when a door or lid is opened.
Ready-to-Wear Jewellery| Design
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) return for the 2026 Craftsmanship and Design Awards.
The Brief
Ready-to-Wear invites jewellery that is demi-fine, contemporary, easily reproduced and commercial. Entries can be made using precious and non-precious materials, and will be judged on their design merit, commercial viability and market suitability.
This award seeks to encourage, identify and reward good, commercial design that can be successfully reproduced. The quality of craftsmanship and finish will be taken into consideration, and a high standard of finishing is encouraged and expected.
Image: Xinyi Chen - Baccata Earrings, Gold & The NAJ & BATF Award
Judges will be looking for
Originality, creativity and concept
Competent use of tools and materials
Quality of construction
Appropriate manufacturing techniques
Practical and functional features
Standard of finish
Commercial awareness and potential
Your online entry must include the following:
A 200-word (maximum) description highlighting details of your submission
An unmissable opportunity
The winner of this special award will be announced to industry press, across the NAJ’s online platforms, including an editorial feature in The Jeweller magazine.
In addition, the Association will offer entry onto its foundation programme, which features four one-to-one business mentor sessions.
Conceptual Jewellery| Design
The Brief
The conceptual jewellery section is dedicated to designs of conceptual, artistic, or one-off items of jewellery or body adornment that have an engaging story or concept behind them.
Entries can include any combination of materials — non-precious and precious — and will be judged on the creative concept, design innovation, and originality.
All entries must be supported with up to 200 word explanation of the concept or story that has inspired the design, and how this is translated or depicted in the final 3D outcome.
Image: Liz Willis - Found Objects Necklace, Silver Award
Judges will be looking for
Originality, creativity and concept
Competent use of tools and materials
Quality of construction
Appropriate manufacturing techniques
Practical and functional features
Standard of finish
Your online entry must include the following:
A 200 word (maximum) description, highlighting details of your submission
Fine Commercial Jewellery| Design
Sponsored by Special Patrons Beaverbrooks
We are delighted to be partnering with Beaverbrooks once again, as Special Patrons.
The Beaverbrooks Group are an award-winning diamond, jewellery and watch retailer with 83 stores nationwide. As a commercial jewellery retailer, Beaverbrooks are proud of their reputation for quality products, exceptional customer service, as well as their dedication to numerous charitable organisations.
Image: Clare Maiden - The Wave Collection, Silver Award
The Brief
This Fine Commercial Jewellery section looks for contemporary and commercially viable items of fine jewellery made with precious metals and gemstones.
Entrants are invited to submit creative jewellery and/or accessories suitable as a gift for any occasion, be it Christmas, wedding, birthday, anniversary, special occasion, etc. Pieces are to be made in precious metals in any combination and incorporating gemstones where appropriate. However, electroplated designs are also acceptable for promoting potential ideas. Hand-made and CAD-made pieces are all eligible.
Please remember that Beaverbrooks are seeking commercially viable propositions for consideration.
Judges will be looking for
Originality, creativity and concept
Competent use of tools and materials
Quality of construction
Appropriate manufacturing techniques
Practical and functional features
Standard of finish
Commercial awareness and potential
An Unmissable Opportunity
Following the Awards ceremony, and subject to their consideration and discussions with the winner, Beaverbrooks could offer the winner of their award, the opportunity to undertake some work experience to have an insight into their retail operation, this could include one of the following:
Guidance on how to create a marketing campaign
Attending a shoot to see the creative side of bringing a product to life
Shadowing a Beaverbrooks team
An insight into the Buying decision making
Alternatively, and again subject to Beaverbrooks consideration, in liaison with the winning designer, Beaverbrooks will explore the possibility of taking their design into manufacture for either potential sales and/or dedicating/donating this to a charity supported by Beaverbrooks.
Precious Jewellery| Design
Sponsored by JewelCast Ltd
We are excited to announce a new partnership with JewelCast Ltd., who are sponsoring this Precious Jewellery section as Named Award Patrons. We warmly welcome JewelCast to the 2025/26 competition.
The Brief
Precious jewellery is made from metals such as gold, platinum, palladium and silver, and typically incorporates gemstones, enamel or other decorative features. Hand-made and CAD-made pieces, or combinations, are all eligible.
In addition to this section, please consider the Craft sections that you can also enter the same piece into, if suitable/relevant.
Image: Zeemou Zeng- Day & Night Earrings, Silver & The Thomas Lyte Award
Judges will be looking for:
Originality, creativity and concept
Competent use of tools and materials
Quality of construction
Appropriate manufacturing techniques
Practical and functional features
Standard of finish
Your online entry must include the following:
A 200-word (maximum) description, highlighting details of your submission
An Unmissable Opportunity
A trade visit opportunity
The award winners will be invited to visit JewelCast in Birmingham and be shown the operation of the company.
Enamelling| Design
The Brief
This design-led section encourages enamellers to explore and experiment with glass enamel to achieve visual effects of a decorative and contemporary nature.
It is open to any design-led enamelled jewellery, smallwork, objects, and silversmithing using traditional/or non-traditional enamelling techniques.
Where applicable, if entries contain elements of engraved work, they are also encouraged also enter their work in the craft section Engravers.
Entrants to the enamelling sections — both craft and design — are also encouraged to consider applying for the Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary as a part of their entry. This offers a marvellous opportunity to learn alongside a master enameller. Please see below for further details.
Image - Cathy Timbrell - Tate St Ives Angles, Gold Award
Judges will be looking for
Creative use and deployment of enamel/s
Design originality and aesthetics
Work that demonstrates exploration and experimentation
Quality and effectiveness of finishing
Degree of difficulty & technical achievement
An Unmissable Opportunity
Entrants to the enamelling sections — both craft and design — are also encouraged to consider applying for the Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary as a part of their entry.
This bursary provides an excellent incentive for all aspiring enamellers to participate in the competition. Everyone who enters work into either of the enamelling sections will be able to apply for the bursary, which offers a marvellous opportunity to learn alongside a master enameller.
This annual bursary has been established in memory of master enameller Phil Barnes by his wife, Linda. Phil was a lifetime entrant to the competition during his long and illustrious career, promoting and encouraging the highest standards of traditional enamelling skills and techniques.
This bursary and legacy will positively support the next generation of enamellers by offering some workshop experience with an established master enameller.
11 Jan 2026
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
13 - 14 Jan 2026
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
9th Mar 2026
Awards Ceremony @
The Merchant Taylors' Hall,
EC2R 8JB
23 - 27 Mar 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Birmingham Assay Office
B1 3AX
1 July - 10 Sept 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
