Fabulous British ingenuity
JACK ROW was born in Nottingham, England in 1985. An interest in art, design and technology developed from an early age, and he knew his career lay within the creative arts. After completing an apprenticeship in traditional goldsmithing, he began studying in 2005 at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design.
Following successful graduation in 2007 and winning a number of awards, he entered employment for one of Europe's leading jewellery manufacturing companies, as a designer of bespoke products. Experimenting with the application of computer aided design technology, Jack became fascinated with its potential for the creation of innovative, exciting products.
Returning to study at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design in 2008 and a year later graduating with a First-Class Honours degree.
Jack won the coveted British Jewellers Association prize for his precious metal fountain pen design concept.Jack currently designs and crafts his writing instruments and accessories in his studio, based in the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery-Quarter and was awarded the prestigious Robb Report "Best of the Best" award for the Architect collection in 2012.
The designer continues to add new and exclusive collections to his catalogue of work and create bespoke, commissioned pieces for his clients. Jack is also a visiting tutor at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery and a Queen Elizabeth Scholar, selected by the Royal Warren Holders' Association of Great Britain.