Cameo portraits on gemstone portrait cameo jewel

Professional Awards & Exhibitions

Gareth has won many accolades for his work over the last 28 years. These include major national awards from prestigous national organisations.

Gareth has had his award winning work exhibited at Goldsmiths Hall, the British Design Centre, De Beers, The Victoria & Albert Museum and Olympia in London and at the Basle fair in Switzerland.

Gareth recently completed a Cameo of Pocahontas that was given to Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Virginia, USA. This cameo is now part of the Royal collection at Buckingham Palace.

Goldsmiths Craft Council Awards - Stone Carvers Senior

  • 2006 - Silver Award & special sponsored award for the Grace Kelly portrait cameo on layered agate.
  • 2006 - Highly Commended Award for The black onyx Kalahari Bushwoman & Baby cameo.
  • 2003 - Highly Commended Award for the Sheila portrait cameo on white & blue agate.
  • 2003 - Highly Commended Award for the "Rita Hayworth" portrait cameo on layered agate.

Goldsmiths Craft Council Awards - Seal engravers Senior

  • 2003 - Highly Commended Award for a coat of arms carved on layered agate.

Goldsmiths Craft Council Awards - Hand engravers Senior

  • 2004 - Silver Award for the Coat of Arms hand engraved onto silver.
  • 2003 - Highly Commended Award for The Lynx engraving on Silver.
  • 1984 - First Prize Award for The Two Squirrels hand engraving on copper.
  • 1983 - Second Prize Award for The "Silver Wedding" engraving on Silver.

The Platinum Guild Awards

  • 1985 - Highly Commended Award for a design for a necklace in Platinum.
  • 1985 - First Prize Award for a design for a brooch pin in Platinum.

The De Beers Diamonds Today Awards

  • 1983 - Highly Commended Award for excellence of design for a headpiece in Diamond, Platinum and Silk.