Welcome to Professional Jewellers’ Collections of the Year 2015 With the world’s major jewellery exhibitions behind us, it is time to reflect on all the new jewellery ranges launched this year, and reach conclusions on which pieces shined brightest in the British jewellery industry. The Professional Jeweller Collections of the Year special report is being published in December and will present this year’s bestselling and most inspiring ranges in the following categories: Engagement Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Luxury Jewellery, Fashion Jewellery, Pearl Jewellery, Charms and Beads, Emerging Designer, Ethical Jewellery. The Professional Jeweller Collections of the Year report differs from the types of lists that might appear in consumer magazines and newspapers because it is created for the benefit of retailers whose revenues and profits depend on selecting the right products for their businesses. For this reason, we are also canvassing the opinions of industry experts like you to nominate jewellery collections that you feel have made the greatest impact. All the major jewellery wholesalers, along with thousands of retailers, are being invited to participate. The Collections of the Year special report will present a total of five jewellery collections in each category with one overall winner in each. In total, there will be 50 ranges featured in the report, so the nomination and judging process is hugely important. Please take a moment to consider the following Collections of the Year categories, and nominate the jewellery ranges that you feel are outstanding examples of their type. We do ask for you to nominate just one collection per category; however it is possible to nominate the same brand or designer for multiple categories as long as they have a dedicated collection that suits the conditions of the category. Please note collections that launched prior to January 1 2015 will not be considered. Please fill in your nominations on the following pages in the space provided and e-mail your completed forms to stacey.hailes@itppromedia.com. Thank you! Engagement Rings Collection of the Year The Engagement Rings Collection of the Year category is open to diamond and gemstone engagement rings that have caught your eye this year. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Wedding Band Collection of the Year The Wedding Band Collection of the Year category is open to all wedding band designs including gents and ladies, patterns and stone sets, and all metals. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Luxury Jewellery Collection of the Year The Luxury Jewellery Collection of the Year category celebrates ranges crafted in precious metals, adorned in gemstones and offering original designs. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Silver Jewellery Collection of the Year The Silver Jewellery Collection of the Year category will recognise the UK’s leading commercial jewellery brands working in silver and offering seasonal high-volume collections, alongside independent jewellery designers holding their own successful silver ranges that offer a diverse array of design inspirations. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Fashion Jewellery Collection of the Year The Fashion Jewellery Collection of the Year category showcases the most exciting and consumerfriendly costume jewellery ranges launched in 2015. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Men’s Jewellery Collection of the Year The Men’s Jewellery Collection of the Year category celebrates the growing sector in the UK market of gent’s jewellery. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Pearl Jewellery Collection of the Year The Pearl Jewellery Collection of the Year category recognises the most commercially successful and appealing pearl ranges of 2015. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Charm and Bead Jewellery Collection of the Year The Charm and Bead Jewellery Collection of the Year category presents the charm, beads and coin ranges that have won the hearts of retailers and consumers. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Emerging Designer Collection of the Year This category is all about the emerging designer collections that have provided a little something different for a diverse range of customers. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Ethical Jewellery Collection of the Year The Ethical Jewellery Collections of the Year celebrates the jewellery collections crafted in fairtrade or fair mined precious metals set with ethically sourced stones. Jewellery Brand Collection Name Reason for nomination Thank you for taking the time to complete this nomination form. In order to keep our records as upto-date as possible, can you also please provide the following information: Your name: Company: Telephone number: Address: E-mail: Thank you again for your valuable time and insight. Warm regards, Stacey Hailes stacey.hailes@itppromedia.com +44 2031 764236