What is a Fellows Award?

We are proud to sponsor two annual awards at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery. The Fellows Award is given in two main areas of the school and our business, Jewellery and Horology.

As a Jewellery Quarter-based company, we think it is important to support the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University. As well as the annual awards, we also offer paid internships and part-time employment to students during their studies. Many recent graduates go on to work with us in our Jewellery and Watch teams. Many BCU students will recognise our name from the Fellows Room at the School of Jewellery, used for teaching diamond grading.

We are so grateful for the continued generosity of Fellows Auction House in recognising and rewarding our student achievement in what is a long standing relationship with such a valued employers of our graduates and a Jewellery Quarter neighbour.

Jeremy Hobbins Deputy Head of the School of Jewellery

A great evening, and an amazing opportunity for the students to showcase their work, and talk to the many industry contacts who attended.  The school and staff are all proud of the high levels of achievement, both academic and practical, demonstrated by students, which justifies it’s position as one of the leading educational providers in this field.

Andrew Fellows Gemmology and Diamond Lecturer

This year, we caught up with the two Fellows award winners Charlotte Royle and Alexander Downing to hear about their award-winning student projects.

Valuation Module: The Fellows Award 2023

Part of the gemmology and jewellery studies degree at BCU jewellery valuation. As part of their degree, students are able to use purpose-built facilities at the Assay Office. We also often host students for practical days in industry at our Jewellery Quarter head office and saleroom.

The Fellows Award: Jewellery winner Charlotte Rose

“I am absolutely delighted to have won the Fellows & Sons Award for Jewellery Valuations 2023 at the BCU Inspired Awards.  Its an honour to have won this award amongst my incredibly talented university peers, and I would like to thank my tutors at BCU Gemmology & Jewellery Studies dept for their unwavering help and support these last few years.  This award further ignites my desire to continue exploring a career in the captivating world of jewellery valuations.  Thank you Fellows & Sons for your generous award, I am truly honoured!”

Horology Prize : The Fellows Award 2023

As part of their final year, horology students at Birmingham City University produce a Major Project. Alexander won the Fellows Award - the Horology Prize for Technical Application to Theory for his final year project.

The Fellows Award: Horology Alexander Downing

"I'd like to thank Fellows Auctioneers for their extremely kind and generous sponsor of the Fellows Prize. It gives me a great deal of comfort and reassurance to be recognised in such a niche subject as Horology and I hope that more companies will join in the support toward future student's efforts."

Join the team

We're always looking for enthusiastic people to join the Fellows team. If that sounds like you, why not check out our employment opportunities page? We offer part-time work for current students as well as full-time roles to recent graduates.

Fellows is one of the fastest-growing independent auction houses in the UK, holding close to 80 auctions every year. We offer excellent employment opportunities for those passionate about jewellery, watches, antiques, silver and collectables. Fellows remains a family business after over 140 years; we take pride in our friendly manner and excellent customer service. This helps to build long-term, supportive relationships with employees and clients alike.

We would be keen to hear from anyone looking to join the auction world. Please email us your CV and a cover letter.