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International Jewellery London takes place at London’s Earls Court from 5-8 September 2010.  KickStart is an initiative developed by IJL and the British Jewellers’ Association to support up and coming design talent to develop their businesses.  This group showcase allows exceptional designers to gain business knowledge, exposure and retail contacts at the UK's only dedicated jewellery trade event.

Designers will benefit from
- Exhibiting with like minded designers on a group stand in IJL's prestigious Design Gallery
- IJL training day (covering marketing, PR and maximising participation at events) and a
pre event planning session
- BJA advice regarding IP and pricing
- Pre and post event promotion and PR
- Exposure on the IJL website (exhibitor listing which includes product gallery)
- Support from experts (IJL Event team / BJA and industry consultant Aldyth Crowther)
- Exposure to IJL's 9000 strong visitor audience
- A reception during the show which buyers and the press will be invited to
 
Participation criteria
- Participating designers must have the capability to take and fulfill orders from retailers. 
- Participants will be required to join the BJA or be existing BJA Members.  Please visit www.bja.org.uk for more information
- Product must be design led
- Product must be designed in the UK
- Precious and non precious jewellery is acceptable
- All precious jewellery must be hallmarked where appropriate
- Designers must not have previously exhibited independently at IJL
- The business must have been in existence for less than 5 years
- Participants will be required to attend the IJL training day and the pre event planning meeting
(June and August)
- Participants will be required to send a post show report regarding business done at the show by the end of October 2010

Costs
- The exhibiting cost £600 +vat
- BJA Membership £118 +vat


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Some quotes from our 09 KickStarters:

"I got more press exposure than I could possibly have imagined. Including an interview with BBC China. I had so many galleries asking for my work that I had to become selective and turn some of them away. The support before, during and after the event was invaluable." Linnie Mclarty, Linnie Mclarty Contemporary Jewellery Design

"Thank you for all the support and advice that we received whilst exhibiting on KickStart stand at IJL 2009. KickStart was a very good opportunity to develop our business, because we were approached by retailers, galleries and in general met people in the jewellery industry. We were very pleased overall, thanks a lot for all your help, we appreciate everything you have done." Steve and María Hunt, Aqa Design

"KickStart was fantastic for me. I am now in negotiation with Comme des Garcons and am pursuing possible collaborations with major diamond suppliers and even showcasing my work in the USA. Everyone I spoke to in KickStart had a good show and I'm already promoting and singing it's praises to other great designers. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!" Jasmine Alexander, Creative Director, Jasmine Alexander Ltd

"The exposure was fantastic for me. I saw some top galleries and am currently making the orders to supply them." Joseph Duffy, Duffy Jewellery

"I took lots of orders, it was a marvellous experience. Thank you for selecting me." Ulrikke Vogt

“I’ve had a wonderful show with an incredible amount of interest from shops, galleries and leading museums – some from as far afield as Japan. I have had some orders and sales so a really encouraging start to my career. I have loved being a KickStarter as I have learnt so much and found all the support in the lead-up to the show particularly helpful. I also like the concept of sharing a stand at the show.” Alexander Simpson. To hear more from Alexander 'Click to Play'.

Pictures from the 2009 show: