All That Glitters: Leeds contestant Emma White on what inspires her jewellery as new series airs on BBC Two

A Leeds jewellery school teacher has been revealed as one of the contestants on the new season of BBC show All That Glitters.

Emma White, 45, is the owner of Pudsey-based jewellery company The Jewellery Makers, and has been making her own sparkly accessories since school.

Inspired by her family’s love of jewellery, Emma told the BBC: “My nan was a real glamour puss. She had this amazing jewellery box full of 60s crystals and everything sparkly and beautiful. I used to love to have a rummage through there.

"My mother is also of that ilk, she used to make necklaces with us and trawl all the gothic shops.”

Hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan, All That Glitters challenges eight jewellery makers to create a host of accessories using jewels and precious metals.

Ranging from spinner rings to mismatched earrings, engagement rings to hairpins, each jeweller will be pushed to their limits in a bid to win the All That Glitters crown.