In 2017 F.Hinds and IJL embarked on the 7th year of the hugely successful jewellery design competition, High Street By Design. The competition is open to everyone; current designers, student designers plus the jewellery loving public in a range of categories, both in the UK and internationally.
We work alongside the winners to develop their jewellery pieces so they can be sold exclusively in all of our 115+ stores across the country, plus via the website here, with the potential for guaranteed commission. We have the flexibility to quickly bring to life new, interesting and most importantly saleable jewellery pieces.
- Numbered, limited edition certificates as well as an attractive, presentation box for every piece
- The winning items will be distributed for sale in all our stores and photographed and sold online
- A guaranteed commission on sales after the first 150 have been sold (subject to production costs)
- An option to design a complete collection, with commission alongside the original piece, subject to suitability after further discussion
- A showcase at IJL free of charge

We work alongside the winners to develop their jewellery pieces so they can be sold exclusively in all of our 115+ stores across the country, plus via the website here, with the potential for guaranteed commission. We have the flexibility to quickly bring to life new, interesting and most importantly saleable jewellery pieces.
The winning designers win:
- 150 fully created pieces of their winning design produced by us using a well known and respected manufacturer- Numbered, limited edition certificates as well as an attractive, presentation box for every piece
- The winning items will be distributed for sale in all our stores and photographed and sold online
- A guaranteed commission on sales after the first 150 have been sold (subject to production costs)
- An option to design a complete collection, with commission alongside the original piece, subject to suitability after further discussion
- A showcase at IJL free of charge
2017 High Street By Design Winners and their inspiration
Jack Fox, aged 8 from Montacute in Somerset
"I was inspired to create my necklace the ’Sparkling Star’ as I am always doing art; drawing and making things out of material. Using the stars in my design I chose as they felt very unique and everlasting, special for people to wear."
'Sparkling Star' Necklace
"I was inspired to create my necklace the ’Sparkling Star’ as I am always doing art; drawing and making things out of material. Using the stars in my design I chose as they felt very unique and everlasting, special for people to wear."
'Sparkling Star' Necklace

Pooja Singh, Over 18's category from Swindon
"The idea behind "The Whispering Lilies' was to make a commercially viable design which is wearable and something which any woman can carry with aplomb. Nature in itself is a huge source of inspiration so I derived my inspiration from the shape and form of the beautiful flower Lily."
'The Whispering Lillies' Necklace
"The idea behind "The Whispering Lilies' was to make a commercially viable design which is wearable and something which any woman can carry with aplomb. Nature in itself is a huge source of inspiration so I derived my inspiration from the shape and form of the beautiful flower Lily."
'The Whispering Lillies' Necklace

Roger Maaraoui, Student Designer from Lebanon
"Strelitzia, also known as bird of paradise, is a flower that has inspired me for a long time. Since I was a child, I used to observe it and explore its beauty. My aim with the Strelitzia collection is to capture the lightness of the flower illustrated through graceful lines and a touch of colour."
'Strelitzia' Necklace & Earrings Set
"Strelitzia, also known as bird of paradise, is a flower that has inspired me for a long time. Since I was a child, I used to observe it and explore its beauty. My aim with the Strelitzia collection is to capture the lightness of the flower illustrated through graceful lines and a touch of colour."
'Strelitzia' Necklace & Earrings Set

Elizabeth Finney, Current Jewellery Designer from Preston
"Inspired by the planet Saturn, the Orbit ring symbolises the way loved ones’ lives revolve around each other. Each white stone represents a moon or family member that interacts with the wearer. I have designed the ring so that the gold coloured settings around each of the stones act as flares of light reflected from the sun. Whilst Saturn’s golden rings are depicted by wires wrapping around the main band and moons, thus showing the connections and commitments between loved ones."
'Orbital Ring'
"Inspired by the planet Saturn, the Orbit ring symbolises the way loved ones’ lives revolve around each other. Each white stone represents a moon or family member that interacts with the wearer. I have designed the ring so that the gold coloured settings around each of the stones act as flares of light reflected from the sun. Whilst Saturn’s golden rings are depicted by wires wrapping around the main band and moons, thus showing the connections and commitments between loved ones."
'Orbital Ring'

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