International Jewellery London (IJL) announced selected 10 designers who are to be part of the IJL KickStart 2016 initiative. These 10 names of emerging most promising designers include Joanna Bury, Emily Richardson, Emma Calvert, Sammie Jo Coxon, Cécile Gilbert, Vicky Lew, Lucas Mitchell, Charlotte Scott Moncrieff, Marina Skia, Jonna Jarvenpaa and Laura Vilppula.

Now in its eighth year and with 70 previous winners, many of whom are now familiar names within the industry, this annual mentoring programme is recognised as one of the most supportive programmes for new innovative talent.

The KickStarters will all benefit from exhibiting as a group at this year’s show and will receive invaluable marketing and industry support from both IJL and partner, The National Association of Jewellers.

IJL Show Director, Sam Willoughby said, about the IJL 2016 line up: “Visitors to the show always make a bee line for the KickStarter stand because it is a one-stop showcase for the best in on-trend, innovative design. Our KickStarters this year will not disappoint – they are a really exciting group of designers and they all deserve to benefit from this unique commercial launch pad. What is particularly rewarding this year is to see yet another two Bright Young Gem designers become KickStarters and progress their IJL Journey*. Our aim is to provide the ideal environment to support and nurture the best design talent, helping them grow from a fledgling business to a potential global designer brand.”

The industry will be invited to vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ – the KickStarter who they feel is the one to watch. All the KickStarters will also be encouraged to campaign for votes. The award is a free stand in the Design Gallery at IJL 2017. Voting are slated to begin May 31st and close on June 30th.