
About John Moore
A love of making
I’m a British artist with a lifelong passion for making — driven by curiosity, imagination, and a desire to create objects that speak without words. Jewellery, for me, is a quiet form of communication… a way to hold emotion in physical form. Whether simple or elaborate, wearable or sculptural, each piece is charged with positivity — a small battery of energy, made to be felt.
Process and materials
I work with a wide range of materials and processes, some traditional, some more experimental — always guided by what the piece seems to need and the best way to bring an idea into being. I’ve never been too precious about sticking to one method or material; I enjoy following wherever the work leads.
Collaboration and cross disciplinary work
Over time, my more expressive pieces have led to collaborations with other artists, dancers, choreographers, filmmakers, scientists, musicians, and photographers. These moments of connection across disciplines have expanded how I understand jewellery — not just as adornment, but as something performative, transformative, and alive.
I continue to explore, learn, and create — guided, always, by a sense of wonder and a desire for more.
Recognition and awards
I’ve been fortunate to receive a number of awards, perhaps most notably The Goldsmiths’ Company Award twice (in 2016 and 2019), affectionately known as the “Jewellery Oscar.” My 2019 winning piece, Lacewing, is part of the Verto series and is made from sterling silver discs, embellished with 48 diamonds. The stones act as subtle highlights, but the real focus is on sculptural form and movement — taking precious jewellery into a new space and challenging the notion of jewellery as mere accessory.
Editorial recognition
Later in 2019, Lacewing was selected by The Economist’s 1843 Magazine as a standout piece in their annual high jewellery issue (November 2019). It was photographed for the front cover, under the creative direction of Luxury Editor Melanie Grant. The styling expanded on the piece’s futuristic aesthetic, with references to Blade Runner — a moment that felt surreal and unforgettable.
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Published recognition
Melanie Grant featured my work in her book COVETED: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, describing me as “one of only 75 master jewellers globally to have changed design.”
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I am also featured in Melanie Grant’s latest collaboration with Phaidon, The Jewellery Book. The book brings together 300 of the most influential names in jewellery from the past 200 years, and I’m honoured to be included. read more >
Collections
Collectors of my work include Tuan Lee, Tiqui Atencio, Solange Thierry de St Rapt, Nancy Olnick, Robert Hiller, and Lady Helen Hamlyn. Several pieces have also been acquired by public collections in both the UK and the USA — including The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.
Fairs and Exhibitions
My work has been shown at fairs and exhibitions including Design Miami, SOFA Chicago, MIART Milan, PAD Monaco, PAD London, Masterpiece London and Treasure House London.
I’m currently based in Hove, UK, and represented by Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery in Mayfair, London.
Making ‘Flight’ earrings
James Maskrey and I blowing glass in Sunderland
Created by www.underdog.studio
Podcasts
The Jewelry Journey Podcast - John Moore in conversation with the late Sharon Berman.
‘All That Glitters’ webinar hosted by Initiatives in Art and Culture. A conversation with Robert Lee Morris, Melanie Grant, John Moore and Lisa Koenigsberg.
Awards
The Goldsmiths’ Company Award. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2019
IJL Gold Award for Silver Jewellery. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2019
The Goldsmiths' Company Award. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
IJL Gold Award for Silver Jewellery. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
Silver Award for Silver Jewellery, sponsored by Brown and Newirth. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
IJL Editor's Choice Award for Technical Excellence. International Jewellery London 2016
WCC Europe EUNIQUE Award 2011. World Crafts Council
Finalist for Young Designer of the Year 2011
Kayman Award 2008 - National Association of Jewellery (formerly the British Jewellers Association - BJA)
Public Collections
The Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
National Glass Centre, Sunderland, UK
Professional Partnership
Ambassador for Forests Without Frontiers
Former advisor to the ACJ - Association for Contemporary Jewellery
Private Collectors
Tiqui Atencio
Solange Thierry de Saint Rapt
Tuan Lee
Olnick Spanu Collection
Lady Helen Hamlyn
Rosa Monkton
Robert Hiller
Dr Sarah Siegler
Suzanne Sanders
Katherine Purcell (Wartski, London)
The Jewellery Book, by Melanie Grant. Published by Phaidon, 2025
Homme Magazine, January 2024
New York Times, November 2022
Solitaire Magazine November 2021
Financial Times, 10th April 2021
COVETED: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, by Melanie Grant. Published by Phaidon, October 2020
VO+ Magazine, June 2020
1843 Magazine, The Economist, November 2019
The Telegraph, September 2019
The Times, September 2019
The Guardian, September 2019
Crafts Council, June 2019
Metalsmith Magazine, 2017
Metalsmith Magazine, 2016
Sussex Life Magazine, February 2017
Institute Magazine, 2013
Institute Magazine, 2013
Institute Magazine, 2013
Institute Magazine, 2013