The DIA is sponsored by Lonmin, one of the largest primary producers of platinum in the world. Johnson Matthey is a long time supporter of the event and the International Jewellery London exhibition (IJL), the UK’s premier jewellery trade event supports the Emerging Designer category.

"The Lonmin Design Innovation Award is about pushing the boundaries of design in the most precious metal, platinum.  It's about understanding the application of platinum in jewellery and capturing the spirit of the metal. We were overwhelmed once again by the high standard and the number of entries we had this year."

Wilma Swarts, Lonmin marketing