Unleashing Creativity Under Pressure

IJF Mystery Box Bench Challenge

Step into the exhilarating world of jewellery design at its most raw, real, and riveting.

The Mystery Box Bench Challenge is your chance to witness creativity and passion as emerging jewellers are pushed to their limits in this thrilling time-based competition.

Armed with only a mystery box of materials, precision tools and their own imagination, these talented makers will craft one-of-a-kind pieces in a race against the clock, right before your eyes.

This is more than a competition. It’s a celebration of skill, innovation, and the artistry that lies at the heart of handmade jewellery.

Whether you’re a fellow maker, a jewellery enthusiast, or simply love a good creative showdown, this event is sure to leave you inspired.

Join us for the qualifying heats on Saturday August 23, and Sunday August 24, and don’t miss the grand finale on Monday August 25 — where the very best will battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights.

Witness the daily LIVE jewellery-making competition on the show floor.

Prepare to be dazzled by talent and craftsmanship at the IJF Mystery Box Bench Challenge! This event promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent, where emerging jewellers will compete to test their skills in a time pressure test. Witness firsthand the meticulous skill and dedication required to transform raw materials into breathtaking works of wearable art.

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with sparkling gems, exquisite metals, and boundless imagination. If you are in the industry and appreciate fine craftsmanship, the IJF Mystery Box Bench Challenge is an event not to be missed. Qualifying rounds are on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August, with the final being held on Monday 19 August.

$5,000 in cash to be won!

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