Dover Street Market Summer Exhibition – A Celebrated Platform for Emerging Jewellery Designers in London.
DISCOVER HIGHLIGHTS FROM DOVER STREET MARKET’S SUMMER EXHIBITION
Earlier this summer, I was honoured to be part of the inaugural Dover Street Market Summer Exhibition, a celebrated platform for emerging jewellery designers from across the world. Over four weeks, I exhibited alongside 33 independent voices shaping the contemporary jewellery space in the iconic DSM jewellery room in London.
Photo credit: Courteney Frisby @courteneyfrisby
The exhibition not only highlighted innovative design but also celebrated craftsmanship and storytelling. The initiative featured a captivating installation by Joe Richards, editor-in-chief of the publication MA (A SPACE BETWEEN), adding a conceptual layer to the display.
One highlight of my showcase was a set of three solid gold, colour-drenched pendants from my Golden Futures collection which featured concealed hand engravings of modern talismans beneath rich windows of coloured gemstone slices.
However it was my Watermelon Sugar chandelier earrings which proved the most popular with DSM’s clientele - selling within the first two weeks of the show.
Another standout piece was my Lobster & Crab Earrings inspired by the rich orange-red tone of naturally occurring spessartine garnets. This pair of intentionally mismatched earrings featured a hidden crab and lobster — a nod to the symbolism of each creature:
• Crab = resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in multiple environments.
• Lobster = commitment and eternal love, as they are said to mate for life.
This combination reflected both individuality and harmony — two values at the heart of my jewellery design.
THE DOVER STREET MARKET EXPERIENCE
During the exhibition, the Dover Street Market jewellery space was carefully curated, giving each designer’s work space to stand out, complemented by installations that encouraged closer looking.
The exhibition was popular with DSM clients and received a lot of great press from publications such as Vanity Fair and Dazed. Through taking part, I enjoyed learning more about the store and those that visit it; from long-time collectors to those discovering London’s independent jewellery scene for the first time.
Joe Richards’ installation introduced an experimental layer, connecting art, jewellery, and design in unexpected ways. Surrounding it, other exhibitors presented distinct approaches to contemporary jewellery, giving the room a sense of both variety and cohesion.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You can explore similar designs online (www.genevieveschwartz.com) or sign up to my newsletter (https://www.genevieveschwartz.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up) for first access to new releases, limited-edition gemstones, and exhibition announcements.
If you’d like to see more of my work in person, I will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025:
• Week Two: 30 September–5 October 2025
For more information about the fair, and to plan your visit, please see the Goldsmiths' Fair website: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/plan-your-visit/
I look forward to sharing more creations, and the stories behind them, with you soon.
