Craft3D Finished Work
DESIGN
3D Finished Pieces (6 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 100 words, Gem-A only - 200 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 Named Award 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: Cara Murphy - Long Grass Teapot, Silver & The Thomas Lyte 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: Justin Richardson - Platinum Pebble 141 Sunburst Watch - Silver & The Cleave and Company 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) return for the 2027 Craftsmanship and Design Awards to continue sponsoring this 3D design category.
The Brief
Ready-to-Wear invites jewellery that is demi-fine, contemporary, easily and responsibly reproduced and commercially viable. Entries can be made using precious and non-precious materials, and will be judged on their design merit, commercial viability, market suitability and responsible practice.
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.
PLEASE SEE NAJT BURSARY
Image: Pannawat Sermsuk - Daphne’s T-bar Whistle Choker Necklace, Silver & 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
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 a 100-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: Chuqi Cheng - Medium: Material as Language, Gold 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 100-word (maximum) description, highlighting details of your submission
Precious Jewellery| Design
Sponsored by Sheffield Assay Office
We are delighted with our continuing partnership with Sheffield Assay Office as GC&DC Special Patrons, who are sponsoring this Precious Jewellery section for the first time.
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 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: Dan Voaden - Candy Cane Coral, Silver & The JewelCast 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
An Unmissable Opportunity
The award winner (s) will be invited to the Sheffield Assay Office for a discovery day to learn about the operations and procedures undertaken by the Assay Office. This will include meeting key staff of SAO’s team, and, time permitting, the itinerary could also include a visit to a local designer-maker.
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 to enter their work in the craft section Engravers.
Image - Huimin Zhang - Heart's Spectrum (Pendant), 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
10 Jan 2027
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
12 - 13 - 14 Jan 2027
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
8th Mar 2027
Awards Ceremony @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
8 - 19 Mar 2027
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
