Janet Weller FIPG, (fellow of The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths), possesses a talent for Jewellery design and has won many awards for her designs. She specialises in high quality, bespoke Jewellery.
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“I have always, and still, love what I do.”
I have been fascinated with all things miniature for as long as I can remember.
At the age of 12 I met an amazing woman, Jeannie Taylor, a jeweller, who inspired me to turn my fascination into something tangible. My path, clearly mapped out from then, led me to a degree in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Crafts at the Sir John Cass School of Art in London, latterly part of The London Metropolitan University. I have followed my dream for over 40 years!
After graduating from Sir John Cass, I joined the prestigious London Jeweller Theo Fennell and after a year at the bench being mentored by Cartier Award winner Simon Coldicott, I ran Theo’s workshops for 10 years, covering all aspects of jewellery and silver production.
I started a family in 1995 so decided to return ‘home’ and began working for a local, family run jewellers, Percy Davies in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire (now part of the Cotswold Fine Jewellery Group), where I have become an established jewellery designer and Goldsmith.
I became a fellow of the institute of professional goldsmiths in 2008 and most recently have been exploring 2-dimensional art in the form of acrylic on canvas and other media.
Awards
2021 – The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards – Bronze award – Star Wars themed ring.
2021 – The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards – Bronze award – Star Wars themed pendant.
2020 – Design exhibited – Yves Frey Diamonds 2D design exhibited at the Goldsmiths Hall.
2019 – Yves Frey Diamonds award.
2019 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver award – Diamond ring design in 2D.
2017 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Bronze in the category of pearl jewellery design
2017 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Bronze in the category of Small Workers
2016 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in the category of pearl jewellery design
2015 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in the category of 2D Design Bespoke Jewellery.
2014 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Gold in the category of 2D Design Bespoke Jewellery.
2014 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in the category of 2D Design Bespoke Jewellery.
2012 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – One design exhibited.
2011 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – One design exhibited.
2010 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in the category of 2D Design Smallworkers.
2009 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in wedding jewellery.
2008 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – One design exhibited.
2008 – Design Innovation Award Winner – “Established Designers” category.
2008 – Made fellow of The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG).
2007 – Holts Academy, presentation drawing using traditional techniques – First Prize.
2007 – Moissanite UK Competition – Finalist.
2006 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Three designs exhibited.
2005 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Commended in the category of Design 2D Fashion Jewellers.
2005 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Silver in the category of 2D Platinum Design.
2005 – Design Innovation Award, Organised by Blue Inc., publishers of The Platinum Collection
2004 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Commended in the category of Jewellers Senior, three other designs exhibited.
2004 – Holts Open Evening Exhibition – Finished Jewellery Exhibited.
2002 – Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards – Commended in the category of Jewellers – Gemstones.
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