Jewellery Show launches new platform to support emerging jewellers

Organisers of the Jewellery Show have announced they are set to introduce a new platform tailored to emerging jewellery designers, giving buyers and industry professionals the opportunity to discover new brands and collections.

The New Designer Podiums, launching at Olympia London from 2 – 3 September 2026, will bring together independent designers working across contemporary jewellery, trend-led fashion pieces and innovative craftsmanship.

Located on the Mezzanine Level, the new area has been created to support the next generation of jewellers while providing retailers and businesses with access to designers and collections that are not yet widely available in the market.

Confirmed exhibitors include I Want Jewels, Wagahai Studio, Designs by Nature, Preciousiykyk, Saqareli and Zohreh, with the exhibition designed to encourage new connections between emerging brands and the wider jewellery trade.

The launch comes as independent designers continue to seek new routes into the wholesale market, with the New Designer Podium being positioned as a platform for brands looking to increase visibility among retailers and industry professionals.

Lennox Addo, event director of the Jewellery Show, said: “One of the things that makes the jewellery industry so exciting is the constant new talent and fresh ideas. The New Designer Podiums have been introduced to give these brands the visibility they deserve while making it even easier for buyers to discover new collections and connect with the designers behind them.

“This new addition to the show reflects our commitment to listening to feedback and creating a show that not only showcases established names, but also supports the next generation who will help shape the future of the industry.”

Laura Sultan, founder, Designs by Nature™ Gems, said: “Going from a market stall to building our own online presence and now to our first official entry into the UK market and wholesale at the Jewellery Show – offering exclusive lines to the show’s delegates – is something we’re genuinely honoured by, especially following our feature in British Vogue earlier this year.”

Portia Mmatau Kgotleng, director, PreciousIYKYK, said: “We are thrilled to be part of the Jewellery Show and to introduce PreciousIYKYK to the UK market for the first time. Our designs are rooted in the land, culture and people of South Africa and we can’t wait to share that story with visitors at the New Designers Podium.”