31. WIRE INNOVATION
3D CRAFT & DESIGN
The Brief
These two Awards seek to encourage and reward innovative design and making, incorporating original/actual wire (no casting) in all its forms across jewellery, smallwork and silversmithing.
Judges Comments 2019/20
A really good year with very high standards, the prizewinning pieces were exceptional. Well done entrants, a very strong, encouraging year where ‘wire innovation’ really was exercised very well.
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Gold Award & Winner of the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award 2019/20
Anna Gordon
Gold Wire Brooch
Silver Award & Winner of the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award 2019/20
Andrew Lamb
Vortex Brooch
Gold Award & Winner of the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award 2018/19
Teri Howles
Talon Black Earrings & Ruffle Brooch
Silver Award & Winner of the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award 2018/19
Filipa Oliveira
Filigree Earrings
About GSWD
The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers (GSWD) promotes and supports the modern usage of gold and silver wire and thread. For more information on the work and history of the GSWD, please visit their website