Edinburgh | 2026

Dazzle @ Dovecot

This August, DAZZLE returns to Dovecot Studios for its 44th year at the Edinburgh Festival, presenting an exceptional celebration of contemporary jewellery, design and craftsmanship.

Established in 1981, DAZZLE is one of the UK's leading contemporary jewellery exhibitions and among the longest-running showcases of its kind. Since its first Edinburgh Festival exhibition in 1983, DAZZLE has become a destination for collectors, design enthusiasts and those seeking distinctive, wearable works of art.

Renowned for championing innovation and originality, DAZZLE provides a platform for some of the most exciting voices in contemporary jewellery. Each year, a carefully curated selection of makers pushes the boundaries of materials, technique and form, offering visitors the opportunity to discover pieces that are both expressive and enduring.

Over the past four decades, DAZZLE has showcased the work of thousands of independent designers, from internationally recognised jewellers to emerging talents at the forefront of contemporary practice. The 2026 exhibition continues this legacy, bringing together over 55 contemporary jewellers and presenting more than 2,000 unique pieces, all available to purchase.

Alongside the jewellery collection, you can explore a selection of limited-edition prints by acclaimed artist Bronwen Sleigh and contemporary knitwear by designer Carolyn Sara, creating a rich and inspiring showcase of exceptional contemporary craft.

Whether you are an avid collector, searching for a meaningful piece, or simply looking to experience the best in contemporary design, DAZZLE Edinburgh 2026 offers a rare opportunity to discover extraordinary work from some of the most talented makers working today.

DATES & OPENING TIMES

7 - 30 August 2026

Open 10am to 5.30pm

(last entry 5pm)

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT

Entry to Dazzle is free and there is no need to book tickets.

Image: Necklace by Emma Calvert - Photo by Stacey Bentley.

Images above: Earrings top left by Helena Symes, Brooch by Rachael Plassard, Ring by Kumiko Kihara, Earrings by Ruth Laird

Designers
	EVE BALASHOVA Eve Balashova explores repetition, movement and manipulation of shape and form in her statement jewellery. She combines strict geometry with soft flowing curves to create unique, vibrant and energetic pieces.
	ISABELLA BEDLINGTON Isabella Bedlington blends intricate design with minimalism, drawing inspiration from life’s cycles and the torus form. Each piece is crafted with care and attention to detail, reflecting continuity and connection. Her work is about creating timeless pieces, with each elegant piece crafted to give the wearer strength, confidence, and a deeper connection to their own journey.
	PETRA BISHAI Silver & gold jewellery inspired by urban city life
	CLARA BREEN Clara Breen is a Paris-born jeweller who established her UK studio in 2005 after graduating from the University of Brighton. Her award-winning work explores sculpted silver forms, texture and negative space, creating expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces. Alongside exhibiting internationally, she leads craft-based workshops for leading cultural institutions and schools.
	REBECCA BURT Rebecca Burt is a Cardiff-based jewellery designer and maker creating organic, textural jewellery in silver, gold and gemstones. Her handcrafted pieces feature carefully selected stones, playful colour gradients and flowing, directional forms that evoke movement. Made by hand in small collections and one-off designs, each piece is uniquely individual.
	RACHEL BUTLIN Rachel Butlin creates high-end contemporary jewellery that blurs the boundary between wearable object and small-scale sculpture. Combining materials such as enamel, Formica, walnut and acrylic, she explores colour, geometry and form through a process of layering, stacking and drawing with materials, resulting in bold, expressive statement pieces.
	EMMA CALVERT Award winning jeweller Emma Calvert creates bold textile pieces by fusing traditional techniques with sculptural forms and contemporary colours.
	CAROLYN SARA Carolyn Sara is fuelled by her obsession with colour and compulsion to make bright accessories on her vintage knitting machine, using the finest, cruelty-free merino lambswool. Her Persian heritage has influenced her love for daring colour combinations & geometric patterns.
	SUZANNE CLAIRE Contemporary jewellery using crocheted and French knitted chains, combined with stunning French knit imprinted pieces. Suzanne Claire is a Manchester based jeweller.
	BECKY CROW Illustrative jewellery inspired by drawings and sketches some observational, some imagined.