The shortlist for the prestigious Saul Bell design award 2012 have been announced. The prize, now in it's tenth year, awards innovation in the following categories of jewellery making; metal clay, enamel, gold/platinum, silver, hollowware and beads. There is a lot of competition for this prize and to be shortlisted is a real achievement. These are my personal favourite pieces from the shortlist (the full shortlist can be found here ). We'll have to wait until June 2012 to see who wins! Emma Baird Metal Clay category Emma Baird from Edinburgh is the only person from the UK to be shortlisted this year. Metal Clay category Christi Anderson Christi actually has an impressive two pieces in the final this year. I love this piece. It's so intricate, there's always something more to see Metal clay category Shannon Kennedy What a fantastic ring, such detail Enamel category Kristen Holeman This is such a beautiful piece, I really love the d...
by Anna Campbell