From 11th to 15th June 2008 London’s jewellery industry will unite for the first time to celebrate the excellence of creative design in the capital. From Bond Street to Green Street, Hatton Garden to Knightsbridge, the event will offer a journey of discovery, from emerging talent to behind the scenes glimpses of some of the world’s finest designers; incorporating catwalk shows, exhibitions, seminars and open houses.
Created for the industry by the industry, Coutts London Jewellery Week is the first event that will showcase the city’s status as the home of world-class jewellery design to UK and international consumers. It will bring together leading names and cutting-edge talent in a week celebrating the passion, style and inspiration behind London’s jewellery.
It will reflect London’s position as a trailblazing destination in global jewellery and, ultimately, convey the allure and diversity of London jewellery, creating a legacy for our talent.
Sarah Deaves, Chief Executive of Coutts & Co, commented: “Coutts is absolutely thrilled to be the principal sponsor of the first ever London Jewellery Week. The connection between Coutts and jewellery is steeped through our 300 year history, and begins with the foundation of the bank in 1692 by Scottish goldsmith-banker, John Campbell, who not only supplied plate and jewellery but also a full banking service to clients. Years later, and the French revolution saw numerous émigrés fleeing the country to England, many opened accounts with Coutts and requested that the Bank sell their jewels in order to acquire the much needed cash. And let’s not forget the number of local jewellers that have held their accounts with Coutts, the earliest of which dates back to 1712.
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An update to the Coutts Woman Coutts London Jewellery Week special is now live on the News section of www.couttswoman.com, where you can view a host of pictures from some of the top events from last week's Coutts London Jewellery Week.
Pictures include the launch party at Coutts a showcase of jewels at our city office in the Gherkin, Swarovski's Runway Rocks and the Burlington Arcade's Shoes and Jewels event.