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.

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