Goldsmiths Fair 2024
Last year, Kmercht took a huge step, creating a brand-new collection for her first time exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair. She was lucky enough to receive the bursary grant, which helped massively in bringing her dream collection to life.
Called Memory of the Roots, the collection was inspired by her nana, Irene McKenzie—a pub landlady and avid smoker. For the fair, she designed one-of-a-kind, hand-carved amber cigarettes along with fun, quirky bottle caps, offering a playful twist on how jewellery can be worn. The whole collection was all about mix-and-match pieces, letting you style them in a way that feels personal to you.
The newest addition? The Bottleneck Ring—a hand-carved quartz stone set with a ribbon of rose gold. The best part? You can swap out the stones to play with different colors and combos. Got a favourite stone in mind? Just give Kristina a shout, and she’ll make a custom piece just for you!
Everything from the London showcase is now up online. As Irene would say, “What can I get ye?” So if you’ve got any questions or just want to chat about jewellery, drop Kristina a message! And to everyone she met at the fair—thank you for making it such an unforgettable experience!
Photography by Paul Read
If you're thinking about applying for Goldsmiths’ Fair and want to learn more about the Emerging Business Bursary, you can read about Kmercht experience on their website. Wishing you the best of luck—go for it! 😊
Photography by Paul Read
Which aspect of the Emerging Business Bursary scheme did you feel was most valuable to you and your business?
“The bursary helped in so many ways. Having the funds meant I could push my materials further, and with the stand paid for, I had more time to focus on creating an eye-catching display. Last year, my setup was inspired by a pub bar top, blending my contemporary art exhibition experience with jewellery design. It was all about pushing the boundaries between art and design.”