"future icon of jewellery art"
didier haspeslagh

“the architectural jeweller”
financial times
“ute decker's sculptural creations are
minimalistic objets d’art
that are
equally striking collector pieces”
electrum gallery
“one of the most interesting designers using fairtrade gold”
sunday telegraph
“distinctive architectural jewelry”
national museum of women in the arts, nmwa
“a designer to keep an eye on”
vogue gioiello
“forward-thinking designer”
vanity fair
"ute decker’s arrestingly beautiful creations – wearable sculptures to adorn the hand, arm or neck – caused a considerable stir when they erupted onto the jewellery scene in 2009, instantly establishing her as one of the uk’s most exciting new studio-jewellers.
aptly described as ‘architectural jewellery’, the sweeping scale and ambition of her pieces, married to their minimalist design and unfettered originality, have since earned ute recognition from prestigious galleries, acclaim from the international press and collectors..."
who's who in gold and silver
" ute decker's jewellery are as much pieces of sculpture as they are luxury, with their deceptively elegant forms carry a serenity not often seen ... ute decker has crafted jewellery that is minimalist yet magnificently realised."
maria doulton, the jewellery editor

“elegant and sophisticated…
the result is timeless art that is as beautiful
in its vision as it is in its realisation.
the german-born artist, who is now based in london,
makes magnificent use of space and texture.
the distinctly modern pieces
would not be out of place on a tabletop as a small sculpture.”
jwr
“what makes ute decker’s designs so unique,
outstanding
and powerful in presence
is her use of minimalist shapes,
clean lines, exquisite surface textures
and the treatment of empty space”
bite

"future star: ute decker -
her passion and designs are truly inspiring,
alongside her commitment to using recycled silver
and ethical materials
- amazing wearable statement pieces"
the jeweller
"jewellery that makes a powerful statement.
this sculptural jewellery sets a shining ethical example"
financial times, how to spend it
“the jewellery- avandgardist”
magic moments

ute decker - "trendsetter" and
"one of britain's most inspirational designers”
hot 100 awards
"shooting star"
gz live
"fairtrade in combination with outstanding design
we support this!"
reinhold ludwig, art aurea

"ute decker creates art design pieces
and limited editions bathed in timeless elegance"
lancia trendvisions
"in der avantgardistischen schmuckszene auf der britischen insel
sowie auch hierzulande ist ute deckers name längst ein begriff
und wird unmittelbar mit hochwertigem design
und
fair gehandelten materialien in verbindung gebracht"
gz
“i find your consequent approach
commendable. conceptually, through
your clear commitment to a sustainable
use of our resources and formally
in the design of your jewellery. …
this provokes debate and dialogue.
a virtue which is in decline.“
susanne schaller, art aurea
"i have had an amazing response
to your work -
our clients loved the boldness of it.
we have had a lot of interest
in your linear pieces -
we could have sold your
articulated necklace twice!"
lynn park,
director applied arts exhibitions programme,
roger billcliffe gallery

"for cuffs that would look as good on a plinth as the wrist..."
professional jeweller
"for the aesthetes, there was fabulous sculptural jewellery
by ute decker,
with her rings being the statement pieces..."
international life
"ute decker is one of the countries leading exponents
on green practices in the workshop
and at the forefront of the new wave of jewellers
who are shaping the future of the jewellery trade"
greg valerio
"editor’s choice award"
london jewellery week 2010
"the queen of ethical jewellery"
the jewellery show salon
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member
- acj - association for contemporary jewellery, advisory panel
- who's who in gold and silver
- eff - ethical fashion forum, associate membership
- fja - fair jewellery action
- ambassador, london jewellery week
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selection of press clippings
more updates following soon, in the meantime, further press clippings can be found on ute decker's facebook page
article by Ute Decker on the significance of ethically mined gold in her work.
Background issues, history and current developments of Fairtrade gold.
With particular focus on the Oro Verde cooperative in Columbia
from where Ute sources her gold.
GZ LIve, October 2012,

portrait in German (English translation to follow)
necklace and arm sculpture by Ute Decker on front cover, October 2011.

Bite Magazine
portrait in Bite Magazine, July 2012
click images to read
“The art of jewellery design steps into a new dimension
in the sculptured creations of Ute Decker”
Bite Magazine
“As you listen to Ute speak, you can feel the sincerity
in her words and the great passion in her craft”
Bite Magazine
 
“Ethical studio-Jeweller Ute Decker
the architect of jewellery design”
Bite Magazine
“beauty with a touch of finesse”
Bite Magazine

Debbie Harry aka Blondie wearing two necklaces by Ute Decker in portrait for German Donna magazine, August 2011.

portrait of Greg Valerio, winner of the Observer Ethical Award, in the Observer Magazine featuring 3 large silver pieces by Ute Decker.



interview by Adorn London >
Art Aurea
the international magazine
for the applied arts, jewelry and design

pure collection double ring in fairtrade gold
featured in my favourite magazine
mentions pure collection in fairtrade gold by ute decker
in the watch and jewellery supplement, march 2011.

London's Treasure
London Jewellery Week just wrapped up.
Here are the designers to keep an eye on!


"ute decker creates art design pieces
and limited editions bathed in timeless elegance"
the goldsmith magazine features pure collection
in march
2011 issue.
Ethical jewellery pop-up shop -
photo gallery featured in professinal jewellery online >

Ute Decker, Maurice Mullen of the Evening Standard and
Muriel Wilson for the Association of Contemporary Jewellery

Ute Decker with guest from Paris
see full picture gallery >
'loves' the architect's ring by ute decker >


The first nuggets of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold will arrive in London on Valentine's day. Ute Decker's video tells us why Fairtrade gold is such big news.
view interview on
www.thejewelleryeditor.com >


report by Maria Doulton of thejewelleryeditor.com >

the goldsmith magazine has kindly invited
ute decker to write an editorial on two of the
great debates on ethical jewellery at ijl,
published in the oct 2010 issue.
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the goldsmith magazine has kindly invited
ute decker to write an editorial on the ethos behind her
striving to work ethically as a studio jeweller.
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jonathan lambert and ute decker both discuss why the ethical trend has been so important to them in recent years and what challenges they have faced and overcome when making the decision to be more ethical.
jonathan and ute also explain what visitors to ijl can expect from the , where they will be speaking at 11am on wednesday 8th september.
"ute decker is one of the countries leading exponents on green practices in the workshop
and at the forefront of the new wave of jewellers
who are shaping the future of the jewellery trade"
greg valerio in his article "ethical silver - it's not rocket science" also published in the jeweller magazine >
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interview with ute decker on ethical jewellery with online magazine jewelleryoutlook.com.
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Fair Play
„Ethical Jewellery“ ist in Grossbritannien längst schon ein feststehender Begriff und die Zahl der Schmuckhersteller und Händler, die bevorzugt fair gehandelte Metalle und Steine verwenden, wächst kontinuierlich.
plus interview with ute decker:
„Der Druck wächst!“
Ute Decker, Goldschmiedin und Volkswirtschaftlerin, lebt und arbeitet in London. Aktiv engagiert sie sich bei Veranstaltungen, Seminaren und Ausstellungen rund um das Thema Ethical Jewellery.
the german GZ magazine features ute decker in its report on essence, the ethical jewellery pavilion at london jewellery week, june 2010.

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article on ethical jewellery in the official london jewellery week guide, featuring faux-sponge coral necklaces by ute decker which later won the editor's choice award.

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art aurea online magazine quotes ute decker on ethical jewellery as one of the most important trends for 2010.

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in its report on inhorgenta 2010, the GZ magazine features the emotional topography ring (centre) in recycled silver by ute decker.

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in its report on the international jewellery art fair, sieraad, luxx jewellery features ute decker including two of her pieces.

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11- 16 june 2013 – basel
design basel
art basel
art unlimited
design basel
this summer studio-jeweller ute decker will become the first contemporary artist to be given a spotlight showcase at design basel (11– 16 june) by didier ltd, the london gallery that is unique worldwide in specializing in historical jewels by leading 20th-century painters and sculptors.
ute decker’s pieces will be presented alongside an exhibition of jewels by the renowned italian sculptors and jewellers, arnaldo and gio pomodoro, as well as works by other artists including louise bourgeois, many ray and louise nevelson.
didier haspeslagh, director of didier ltd, enthuses about ute decker as a “future icon of jewellery art”, and reveals that together with his wife martine “have been collecting ute’s work privately for some time now. her unique work was a real discovery for us and we are thrilled to bring her pieces to design basel.”
ute decker is attending design basel in person, and will be displaying new and previously unseen pieces alongside some classics from her collection.
"occurring alongside the art basel fair design basel is the global forum for design. bringing together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world."
design miami/ basel 2013
public days:
tue, 11 june - sun 16 june
daily from 11am-7pm
hall 1.1, messe basel, messeplatz
basel, switzerland
www.basel2013.designmiami.com
www.didierltd.com
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7 - 9 june 2013 – london
cockpit arts
open studios, holborn
twice a year over 100 makers working at cockpit arts in holborn open their studio doors to the public. from milliners, ceramicists, textile artists, tailors, jewellers, silversmiths, furniture makers, glass blowers, antiques restorers, wood sculptors and turners to bespoke shoe makers. there will an excellent cafe throughout the event.
"...fostering some of london's most exciting creative talent" - vogue
friday 4 pm - 9pm
sat-sun 11am - 6pm
cockpit arts - holborn
cockpit yard
northington street
london, wc1n 2np
for map and directions visit www.cockpitarts.com
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26 - 30 june 2013 - london
goldsmiths’ pavilion
somerset house
“a summer showcase for the remarkable talents of contemporary british jewellers filled with stunning cutting edge creations in not only precious metals but incorporating an exciting element of varied mixed media.
this spectacular neo-classical building, one of london’s architectural gems, is the perfect venue for a dazzling show of spectacular design-focused jewellery.”
wed - fri 11am to 6.30pm
sat 10 am to 6.00pm
somerset house
strand
london wc2r 1la
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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1 - 6 oct 2013 - london
goldsmiths' fair
ute decker is pleased to have been selected again to exhibit at the prestigious goldsmiths' fair in 2013.
for two weeks 160 inspirational jewellers and silversmiths are selected to present their latest collections at the august goldsmiths' hall near st pauls cathedral.
http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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30 nov - 2 dec 2012 – london
cockpit arts
open studios, holborn
twice a year over 100 makers working at cockpit arts in holborn open their studio doors to the public. from milliners, ceramicists, textile artists, tailors, jewellers, silversmiths, furniture makers, glass blowers, antiques restorers, wood sculptors and turners to bespoke shoe makers. there will be live music on friday evening and an excellent cafe throughout the event.
"...fostering some of london's most exciting creative talent" - vogue
friday 11 am - 9pm
sat-sun 11am - 6pm
cockpit arts - holborn
cockpit yard
northington street
london, wc1n 2np
for map and directions visit www.cockpitarts.com
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9 feb 2012 - london
ethical jewellery seminar
greg valerio & ute decker
at city lit
Two leading practitioners of ethical jewellery; Greg Valerio (winner of the Observer Ethical Awards for his efforts to make Fairtrade gold a reality) and Ute Decker (“one of Britain’s most inspirational designers”) will share their expertise followed by a Question and Answer session to discuss particular interests participants may have.
Course outline
What topics will we cover?
The course will explain the ethical issues in jewellery making and the significance of the newly available Fairtrade and Fairmined gold. You will learn about different approaches to ethical jewellery making as well as ethical sourcing options for metals including Fairtrade gold, bioresin, coloured gemstones and diamonds. You will learn about alternative environmentally-friendly studio practices and chemicals.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand the ethical issues in jewellery making
- Know about various initiatives, institutions and major developments relating to ethical jewellery
- Know where to source ethical metals and gemstones
- Know about casters, recycled chain and findings suppliers
- Know how you can become a Fairtrade gold licence holder
- Know how and where to source environmental friendly printing and packaging
- Use alternative studio practices and chemicals which are not damaging to the environment or to your own health.
The course is aimed at jewellers at all levels. Beginners as well as experienced professional jewellers will benefit from this course.
www.citylit.ac.uk |
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1 - 4 nov 2012 - amsterdam
sieraad
international jewellery art fair
ute decker has been invited to exhibit her sculptural jewellery at sieraad, one of europe's most prestigious art jewellery fairs.
http://www.platformsieraad.nl
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2 - 7 oct 2012 - london
goldsmiths' fair
ute decker is pleased to have been selected to exhibit again at the prestigious goldsmiths' fair in 2012.
"for two weeks only, 160 inspirational makers come to goldsmiths’ hall to present their latest collections. the result is a dazzling display of virtuoso jewellery and silverware.
established in 1983 the fair has grown in stature and allure and is now considered to be the most important, prestigious event of its kind in europe."
http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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29 june 2012 - london
new designers - talk
ethical approaches
to running
a designer-maker business
get top tips and advice on ethical approaches to setting up and running a business from cockpit arts designer-makers ute decker and alice holloway smith.
ute decker is renowned for her jewellery in recycled silver. in 2011, she was one of the pioneering jewellers to create a collection in the world's first fairtrade and fairmined gold. she is regularly invited to write and speak about ethical jewellery.
alice holloway-smith has developed and produced an ethical materials database for central st martin’s and incorporates ethical sourcing into her own work, using upcycling in the production of accessories
friday, 29 june
talk:
12:00 - 1 pm
new designers
business design centre
52 upper street
london, n1 0qh
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2 - 8 july 2012
london festival of architecture
as part of the london festival of architecture ute decker is holding a one week showcase of her architectural and minimalist geometric wearable sculptures in recycled silver and fairtrade gold.
private view
monday, 2 july 2012, 6 - 9 pm
exhibition 3 - 8 july 2012
tue - fri 12 - 7.30 pm
sat & sun 12 - 6 pm
the corner shop gallery
21 clerkenwell green
london ecr1 0dx
www.lfa2012.org/events
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13 - 17 june 2012 - london
goldsmiths’ pavilion
london jewellery week
“the goldsmiths’ company is constantly striving to find new and exciting opportunities to showcase the remarkable talents of contemporary british jewellers and we are delighted to be taking the goldsmiths’ company pavilion to somerset house. the newly refurbished east wing of this spectacular neo-classical building, one of london’s architectural gems, is the perfect venue for a dazzling show of spectacular design-focused jewellery.”
wed - fri: 11 - 6.30 pm
sat - sun: 10 - 6 pm
somerset house
strand
london wc2r 1la
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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may - nov 2012 - usa
bio-resin necklaces by ute decker travelling through usa in sustainable materials exhibition
fidm/fashion institute of design & merchandising in los angeles is researching new innovative materials and curates an innovative materials show and materials conference.
the intention and goal is to provide our students and future designers with the most updated information about the transformational and sustainable materials world.
alongside ute decker’s necklaces in bio-resin, suzanne lee’s biocouture will also be on display.
the travelling exhibition will next be in may in los angeles, august in san francisco and november orange county.
fidm displays sustainable fabrics, garments and materials made from milk, coffee grounds and coconut, as well as collaborate with high performance textile companies. the collection carries also the myto chair from italy, a chair slipcover made from luminex (glow in the dark) and the sonic fabric dress made from recycled audio cassette tapes.
www.fidm.com
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15 - 17 june 2012 – london
cockpit arts
open studios, holborn
"at cockpit arts we support extraordinary craftspeople who create exquisite work. we are an award winning social enterprise and the uk’s only creative-business incubator for designer-makers many of whom have achieved national and international acclaim."
"...fostering some of london's most exciting creative talent" - vogue
I will be personally exhibiting at the Goldsmiths' Pavillion that weekend while an assistant will be showing a different selection of my work at Cockpit.
friday 6-9pm
sat-sun 11am-6pm
cockpit arts - holborn
cockpit yard
northington street
london, wc1n 2np
www.cockpitarts.com
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april 2012 - new york
ongoing
kentshire gallery &
bergodorf goodman
architectural jeweller ute decker to exhibit wearable sculptures
for the first time in New York this April
coinciding with the Sofa art fair, london-based studio-jeweller ute decker is to exhibit new sculptural jewellery pieces at kentshire galleries on madison avenue in first US show
following a series of successful exhibitions in the paris louvre, tokyo, vienna and amsterdam ute decker’s work can now for the first time be seen in the us.
ute will be in new york for the opening reception on wednesday 18th april 2012 at kentshire galleries on madison avenue where her work will continue to be exclusively available in the usa alongside kentshire’s boutique in bergdorf goodman.
kentshire galleries
700 madison avenue
between 62nd & 63rd street
bergdorf goodman
kentshire gallery boutique
fifth avenue and 57th street
new york city, ny 10065
www.kentshire.com
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10 march 2012 - oxford
ethical fashion symposium
a panel discussion with veronica crespi, pamela ravasio and ute decker
hosted by O3 gallery
at the university of oxford botanic garden
saturday 10 march, 2-4pm
www.o3gallery.co.uk
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1 & 2 feb 2012 - london
friends of the national museum of women in the arts (nmwa)
silver by women
silver anniversary – silver sale
as part of the silver anniversary celebrations, friends of the national museum of women in the arts will be hosting a fundraising silver sale celebrating some of the uk's most renowned contemporary female jewellers, makers and silversmiths.
among the all female exhibitors is ute decker, the pioneering ethical jeweller renowned for her one-off minimalist wearable sculptures in recycled silver.
further artists on show include susan beale, abigail brown, angela cork, ndidi ekubia, shelby fitzpatrick, karina gill, jo hayes ward, kathryn hinton, polly horwich, rebecca joselyn, marion kane, nan nan liu, jane macintosh, susan may, emily nixon and maya selway.
the friends of the national museum of women in the arts is an international affiliate of the national museum of women in the arts, located in washington, dc - the only museum in the world supporting art by women.
2012 is nmwa's 25th silver anniversary.
proceeds from this sale will support an aquisition from a female UK sculptor for the NMWA collection.
london west bank gallery
133 - 137 westbourne grove
london w11 2rs
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11 feb 2012 - london
ethical jewellery seminar
greg valerio & ute decker
at city lit
Two leading practitioners of ethical jewellery; Greg Valerio (winner of the Observer Ethical Awards for his efforts to make Fairtrade gold a reality) and Ute Decker (“one of Britain’s most inspirational designers”) will share their expertise followed by a Question and Answer session to discuss particular interests participants may have.
Course outline
What topics will we cover?
The course will explain the ethical issues in jewellery making and the significance of the newly available Fairtrade and Fairmined gold. You will learn about different approaches to ethical jewellery making as well as ethical sourcing options for metals including Fairtrade gold, bioresin, coloured gemstones and diamonds. You will learn about alternative environmentally-friendly studio practices and chemicals.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand the ethical issues in jewellery making
- Know about various initiatives, institutions and major developments relating to ethical jewellery
- Know where to source ethical metals and gemstones
- Know about casters, recycled chain and findings suppliers
- Know how you can become a Fairtrade gold licence holder
- Know how and where to source environmental friendly printing and packaging
- Use alternative studio practices and chemicals which are not damaging to the environment or to your own health.
The course is aimed at jewellers at all levels. Beginners as well as experienced professional jewellers will benefit from this course.
www.citylit.ac.uk |
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11 nov - 7 jan 2012 - london
(continuous representation in permanent collection)
electrum gallery
all that glitters is not gold
from paper to platinum and
silk to silver
electrum gallery salutes the festive season with a showcase of new collections from over 30 international jewellery designer.
"alongside works by established makers such as wendy ramshaw, CBE, the gallery is particularly delighted to feature in this show work by its newly selected designers; ute decker, fernando jorge, michael berger and tom rucker."
"ute decker's sculptural creations are minimalistic objets d’art that are
equally striking collector pieces”
electrum gallery
private view
thursday, 1 dec 2011, 6-8 pm
21 south molton street
mayfair
london w1k 5qz
mon – sat: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
http://www.electrumgallery.co.uk
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december 2011 - glasgow
roger billcliffe gallery
ute decker's jewellery will be part of the roger billcliffe gallery christmas group show.
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december 2011 - cambridge
byard art gallery
ute decker's jewellery will be part of the byard art gallery christmas group show.
14 king's parade
cambridge cb2 1sj
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3 - 6 nov 2011 - amsterdam
sieraad
international jewellery art fair
for the third year, ute decker has been invited to exhibit her sculptural jewellery at sieraad, one of europe's most prestigious art jewellery fairs.
http://www.platformsieraad.nl
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4 - 9 oct 2011 - london
goldsmiths' fair
ute decker is pleased to have been selected to exhibit at the prestigious goldsmiths' fair 2011.
http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk |
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london fashion week
ecoluxe - 20 sept
JP Selects Award
"Certificate of Excellence
In recognition of your outstanding dedication we hereby present
Ute Decker
with this certificate for your high standards of excellence in the field of
Jewellery "
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18th and 19th sept 2011
london fashion week
ecoluxe london
ute decker will be exhibiting in the ecoluxe showrooms featuring ethical jewellery and fashion brands.
open to the press and trade during london fashion week.
kingsway hall hotel
66 great queen street
covent garden
london
wc2b 5bx
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25 aug - 6 sept 2011 - tokyo
japan art
accessories association
group show in tokyo at takashimaya nihombashi. |
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1 - 4 sept 2011 - paris, louvre
the ethical fashion show
ute decker has been invited to exhibit her new fairtrade gold collection and sculptural pieces in 100% recycled silver at the paris ethical fashion show held at the louvre.
carrousel du louvre
99 rue de rivoli
75001 paris
www.ethicalfashionshow.com |
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18 july 2011 - cambridge
byard art gallery
ute decker's jewellery will be part of the byard art gallery summer exhibition. |
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7 july 2011 - london
ethical jewellery course
with greg valerio and ute decker, city lit
Two leading practitioners of ethical jewellery; Greg Valerio (winner of the Observer Ethical Awards for his efforts to make Fairtrade gold a reality) and Ute Decker (“one of Britain’s most inspirational designers”) will share their expertise followed by a Question and Answer session to discuss particular interests participants may have.
Course outline
What topics will we cover?
The course will explain the ethical issues in jewellery making and the significance of the newly available Fairtrade and Fairmined gold. You will learn about different approaches to ethical jewellery making as well as ethical sourcing options for metals including Fairtrade gold, bioresin, coloured gemstones and diamonds. You will learn about alternative environmentally-friendly studio practices and chemicals.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand the ethical issues in jewellery making
- Know where to source ethical metals and gemstones
- Know about casters, recycled chain and findings suppliers
- Know how you can become a Fairtrade gold licence holder
- Know how and where to source environmental friendly printing and packaging
- Use alternative studio practices and chemicals which are not damaging to the environment or to your own health.
The course is aimed at jewellers at all levels. Beginners as well as experienced professional jewellers will benefit from this course.
next course will be on
11 feb 2013
for further information
and to enroll:
www.citylit.ac.uk |
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june 2011 - las vegas / nyc
sculptural cuff receives diva design awards honorable mention
ute decker’s sculptural ‘land’s end’ cuff in recycled silver receives honorable mention in the diva design competition.
the theme for the 2011 awards was “green diva: responsible jewels for today's green consumer”.
the international annual award is given by the us-based women's jewelry association with the winners announced at the jck show in las vegas on the 4th of june. ute decker’s land’s end arm sculpture will be showcased at the awards for excellence event in nyc in july.
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june 10th - 12th 2011 - london
london jewellery week
ute decker will again exhibit at essence - the ethical jewellery pavilion @ treasure which is the flagship jewellery show of london jewellery week.
ute decker is honoured to be an official ambassador of london jewellery week.
http://www.treasureuk.com
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may - vienna
spiegelgasse 8 gallery
group show:
603 days spiegelgasse 8
the gallery shows art-pieces from nora rochel, ute decker, bea valdes, hilde janich, claire mcallister, kristof gelley, ingrid bärndal and kathleen dustin.
http://www.spiegelgasse8.com
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6 - 31 may - glasgow
roger billcliffe gallery
black and gold
roger billcliffe gallery is the largest private gallery in scotland and represents a number of leading jewellery designers.
for the exhibition "black and gold" ute will be creating new pieces in oxidized silver and fairtrade gold.
currently a body of work in recycled silver by ute decker is available at the roger billcliffe gallery in glasgow.
http://www.billcliffegallery.com
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18 may 2011 - cambridge
byard art gallery
jewellery event in support of the pink rose appeal at cambridge breast cancer research unit, addenbrooke’s hospital. |
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6 feb – 6 march 2011 - london
ute decker & linnie mclarty’s ethical jewellery
pop-up shop
this february award-winning designer-makers linnie mclarty and ute decker are celebrating the launch of fairtrade and fairmined gold by showcasing their preview fairtrade gold collections alongside sculptural and architectural jewellery art in silver during a month long pop-up shop .
both named as “future stars” and pioneers to work in certified fairtrade gold, linnie mclarty and ute decker have come together to open up a pop-up shop as well as the world of ethical jewellery. the pop-up will take over a gallery space on east london’s columbia road - an area renowned for its historic and bustling sunday flower market, independent boutiques and art galleries.
during the pop-up, both artists will personally be available in the gallery by prior arrangement.
94 gallery
94 columbia road
london e2 7qb |
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9 march 2011
central saint martins
ute decker invited to speak at central saint martins college symposium
primarily for 1st and 2nd year jewellery students, the symposium is aiming to open up a debate about the issues of sustainability and to generate awareness and possibilities for practice in the jewellery field.
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20th and 21st feb 2011
london fashion week
ecoluxe london
ute decker will be exhibiting in the ecoluxe showrooms which open to the press and trade during london fashion week.
she will be previewing her fairtrade gold collection PURE.
the minister for culture, ed vaizey will be supporting this ethical fashion and jewellery showroom with his visit on february 21st.
no1 aldwych hotel, opposite london fashion week at somerset house
http://www.ecoluxelondon.org
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14 feb 2011
fairtrade gold

leading ethical jeweller, ute decker is among the worldwide first licence holders
to work with certified fairtrade and fairmined gold.
The Fairtrade Ecological gold in Ute Decker's P U R E collection comes from the wonderful artisanal mining co-operative Oro Verde in Columbia >
launch on valentine’s day, feb 2011.
www.fairtrade.org.uk/gold.
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dec 2010
ute decker's jewellery featured on the front cover of amelia’s compendium of fashion illustration
you can find the book at tate modern, magma, design museum, serpentine gallery, tatty devine, cornerhouse, arnolfini and many other good independent book stores across the uk and by early 2011around the world.
or you can order the book online directly from amelia
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26 nov - 24 dec 2010
roger billcliffe gallery
design collection 2010
ute decker has been invited to show her sculptural work as part of the design collection 2010 exhibition.
roger billcliffe gallery is the largest private gallery in scotland and represents a number of leading jewellery designers.
http://www.billcliffegallery.com
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sept 2010
hot 100 award
"one of britain's most inspirational designers of the year”
ute decker was honoured as “trendsetter” and one of "britain's most inspirational designers of the year” in the hot 100 book featuring “the 100 most influential people shaping the uk jewellery industry in 2010".
within her first year of working as a studio-jeweller, ute decker has been voted into the hot 100 “trendsetter” category of 17 designers which include the UK's top names such as shaun leane and stephen webster.
professionaljeweller.com
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ute decker - ijl ethical jewellery podcast
podcasts of the ijl great debate(s) on ethical jewellery are available on the ijl website.
preview podcast:
jewellerylondon.com
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4 - 7 november 2010 - amsterdam
sieraad
international jewellery art fair
ute decker is presenting her sculptural jewellery at sieraad, one of europe's most prestigious art jewellery fairs. the fair takes place in the spectacular gasholder on the site of the westergasfabriek in amsterdam.
location
westergasfabriek, haarlemmerweg 8-10, 1014 be, amsterdam, the netherlands.
http://www.platformsieraad.nl
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15 - 17 october 2010 - york
aura - sieraad on tour
an exhibition of works selected by sieraad in the beautiful surrounding of grays court in york
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origin &
london design festival
to coincide with origin 23 – 26 september, the crafts council annual flagship selling exhibition, and the london design festival, work by ute decker is featured in two nearby london galleries: lesely craze in the area of the clerkenwell design hub and @work gallery, on brick lane, minutes away from the origin fair in spitafileds and the tent exhibition held in the truman brewery on brick lane.
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5 - 8 september 2010 - london
IJL
international jewellery london
ute decker has been invited to speak on ethical jewellery by international jewellery london, as part of ijl's seminar program.
wednesday, 8 september
11 - 12 noon
Great Debate: Ethical Jewellery - from ideal to reality
Speaker(s)
Mr David Hargreaves, Fairtrade Gemstones
Mr Jonathan Lambert, Director, Jonathan Lambert Fine Jewellers and Ethically Precious
Ms Ute Decker, Sculptural Jeweller, Ute Decker
Delegates wishing to offer ethically sourced fine jewellery, but not sure how to go about it, can learn first hand as a panel of successful traders share their experiences. Sourcing, auditing, and marketing ethically sourced products are all potential challenges as is balancing a small “ethical” collection within a range of more widely sourced goods.
wednesday, 8 september
2 - 3 pm
Ethical Jewellery – How businesses/designers can become more ethical in their trading and production
Speaker(s)
Ms Ute Decker
What is ethical jewellery? What does the growing trend of ethical jewellery mean for jewellers, retailers and suppliers?
Touching upon current projects and developments, this seminar examines potential challenges and opportunities ethical jewellery is offering to the jewellery industry and what steps jewellers and retailers alike need to take to become more “ethical”.
Having successfully established herself as an “ethical” studio jeweller in 2009, Ute Decker will talk about her philosophy and experience. With her wealth of practical tips and resources, including an ethical supplier list and a concrete 10-point action plan, participants will be able to implement significant steps towards greening their studio and business within days.
a small selection of sculptural works in recycled silver by ute decker are exhibited on stand k 1 throughout ijl as part of the British Jewellery Week showcase.
earls court, 2
warwick road
london
SW5 9TA
http://www.jewellerylondon.com
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july 2010
the jeweller magazine
named by the jeweller magazine as "future star":
"ute decker -
her passion and designs are truly inspiring,
alongside her commitment to using recycled silver
and ethical materials
- amazing wearable statement pieces"
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cred ethical jewellery boutique
selected pieces by ute decker can now be purchased at cred - "the world's first fair trade jewellery retailer".
credjewellery.com
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schmuck magazin awards
ute decker is shortlisted for the german schmuck 2010 award.
www.schmuckmagazin.de
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17 june - 25 july
gallerie kunstbehandlung
neck jewellery by ute decker will be featured in this group show with works by london artists and desiger-makers.
exhibition curated by thingswelove.co.uk
gallerie kunstbehandlung
muellerstrasse 40
80469 munich
http://www.kunstbehandlung.de
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1 june - 15 july
gallerie am schloss
sculptural jewellery and sculptural textile art - a perfect match.
gallerie am schloss
sommerhausen, germany
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25 june - 4 july 2010 - london
architectural jewellery
london festival of architecture
after winning an editor’s choice award at london jewellery week, ute decker is showing her new body of sculptural and architecturally informed jewellery at the london festival of architecture.
recently described by the financial times as “the architectural jeweller” her pieces are not so much literal re-interpretations of actual buildings but rather major pieces of “jewellery that can be inhabited” , influenced by architectural forms.
by showcasing jewellery created in a sustainable manner in the context of the architecture festival, ute decker’s aim is to invite the viewer to consider the environmental and social impact of jewellery; a debate by now mainstream in architecture and urban planning, yet relatively new to jewellery.
her wearable sculptures in recycled silver are be part of a group exhibition of architecturally informed works by painters, photographers, textile artists and ceramicists.
works are be available for sale.
mondays- sundays 11 - 7 pm
thursdays till 8 pm
the outside world gallery
44 redchurch street
london e2 7dp
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june 11th - 13th 2010
treasure
london jewellery week
in 2010 london jewellery week launches essence, the ethical jewellery pavilion and very first international collective show of the best designers in the emerging ethical movement.
essence is a space for a group of designers who share the vision that sustainable products do not have to sacrifice design or quality and are committed to sourcing all their materials and managing their business in a way that is socially, environmentally and culturally responsible.
essence will be part of treasure, the cornerstone exhibition of london jewellery week, and will showcase leading ethical jewellery designers including ute decker.
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victoria house
southampton row
london wc1b 4da
adjoining bloomsbury square
holborn underground station
friday 11th june – 12noon- 6pm
saturday 12th june – 10am- 6pm
sunday 13th june – 10am- 6pm
http://www.treasureuk.com
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6 may to 31 july 2010
roger billcliffe gallery
ten from ten
ute decker has been invited to show her sculptural work as part the group show ten from ten showcasing emerging jewellery talents.
http://www.billcliffegallery.com
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12-13 march 2010 - london
fashion fusion expo
showcase for ethical and sustainable designers
old truman brewery
91 brick lane
london e1 6ql
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19 - 22 february 2010 - munich
inhorgenta europe 2010
the british jewellers' association has selected ute decker as one of 8 jewellers the bja is showcasing at europe's most important jewellery fair - inhorgenta.
hall c2 stand 616/620, aisle f
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9 november - 14 january 2010 - london
platform gallery
ute decker's work is featured as part of the platform gallery's "winter garden" presenting fine jewellery, alternative materials and ethical jewellery.
location
platform gallery
31 greville street
london ec1n 8af
located between farringdon and chancery lane tube stations, in the heart of london's jewellery industry - hatton garden on the corner of greville street and kirby street, opposite bleeding heart yard.
http://www.platformjewellery.com
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5 - 8 november 2009 - amsterdam
sieraad
international jewellery art fair
ute decker will be presenting her latest work at sieraad, one of europe's most prestigious art jewellery fairs. the fair takes place in the spectacular gasholder on the site of the westergasfabriek in amsterdam.
http://www.platformsieraad.nl
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28 - 31 october 2009 - london
group show
before taking her collection to the international jewellery art fair in amsterdam ute decker is presenting her new work in london as part of a group show.
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june 11th - 14th 2009
treasure
coutts london jewellery week
as one of the main events of coutts london jewellery week, treasure is showcasing the most exciting of UK contemporary jewellery designers.
ute decker exhibits her work at treasure as part of our newly founded jewellery designers collective: JeDeCo.
the flower cellars, 4-6 russell street, covent garden, london, wc2e 7bn
www.treasureuk.com
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june 8th 2009
open studio
for coutts london jewellery week ute decker is opening her studio to show new work together with recent central saint martins graduates.
open studio, 77 loudoun road,
london nw8
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april 2009
in my early 40's - self-taught in jewellery and having been making pieces as a hobby for nearly 10 years. then in 2009 i was invited to take part in a group show at london jewellery week and thought "wonderful, why not". at this first exhibition, i totally unexcpectedly won a price, received press coverage and private clients as well as a couple of collectors bought my work.
so i decided to change profession and set up as a studio-jeweller... it seems to have been a good decision - the page above is filling up nicely...
thank you to all of those who have supported me and my work in the early years...
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