Conor Joseph
Conor Joseph is a Glasgow-based jewellery designer and graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art. His practice draws on a wide spectrum of creative influences—from film and visual art to sculpture—resulting in jewellery that blurs the boundaries between adornment and art.
Exploring themes of otherness, fetishism, and the macabre, his work often takes inspiration from the human form, treating jewellery as an extension of the body itself. This tension between dark, conceptual ideas and meticulous British craftsmanship gives rise to pieces that are both provocative and exquisitely made. Conor has also collaborated with FKA twigs, whose experimental vision aligns closely with the expressive and unconventional nature of his designs.
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Genevieve Schwartz
Genevieve Schwartz is a jewellery designer known for her bold explorations of colour and striking gemstone combinations. Trained in jewellery design and manufacture at the British Academy of Jewellery, and with a background in Art History, she creates pieces that unite vivid colour pairings with a sculptural sense of form.
Working with rare bicolour stones, Schwartz draws inspiration from Art Deco geometry and Impressionist colour palettes, combining these influences to develop a distinctive visual identity. Her designs balance structure and vibrancy, giving her jewellery a contemporary edge.
After honing her skills at British houses including Vivienne Westwood and Astley Clarke, Schwartz founded her own brand with the aim of bringing colour into fine jewellery. She has since been named Jewellery Designer of the Year at the NAJ Awards, exhibited at The Goldsmiths’ Fair, and stocked at Dover Street Market, Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges.
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Mariko Tsuchiyama
Mariko Tsuchiyama redefines the use of pearls in contemporary jewellery, combining hand-sculpted forms with a commitment to sustainability. Established in 2016, her brand reflects both the tranquil beaches of her youth and the raw coastline of Brighton, where she now lives and works.
Her creative process is shaped by memories, textures and objects gathered during time spent in Hong Kong, Paris and London, layered with the constant influence of the sea outside her studio. Assisted by skilled artisans, she handcrafts each piece using goldsmithing techniques, bringing individuality and refinement to every design.
Her collections embody a gender-neutral and contemporary sensibility, with pearls at the centre of her practice and continually reimagined in new forms.
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Matilda Press
Matilda Press is a contemporary jewellery designer based in Scotland. A 2024 graduate of the University of Dundee with First Class Honours, her work explores the interplay between artificial and natural light, drawing on the tension between the brightness of the man-made world and the fading presence of the stars.
Her graduate collection translated this concept into geometric metal structures that suspend gemstones within grids, partially obscured yet illuminated in unexpected ways. The work earned her several prizes including the ACJ Student Prize, the Double Doors Jewellery Graduate Award, and The Award for Responsible Making. She also received recognition from Dinny Hall, exhibited at New Designers in London, and was named a Goldsmiths’ Centre One to Watch 2025.
Sustainability lies at the core of her practice. Press prioritises recycled metals and responsibly sourced, fully traceable gemstones, ensuring her pieces reflect both creative vision and ethical responsibility. Her jewellery highlights not only the beauty of light and form but also a commitment to conscious making.
