Coutts London Jewellery Week Returns for 2009

From 8 to 14 June 2009, London’s jewellery industry will unite for the second time to celebrate the excellence of creative design in the capital. Coutts London Jewellery Week is a public and private sector initiative that is in line with Government policy to maximise support for SMEs and entrepreneurs.

In 2009, as part of the sponsorship, Coutts is also supporting the Coutts New Jewellers Awards, which have been created to support and recognise excellent new talent in jewellery design and manufacturing. The awards with give 20 top up-and-coming jewellers complementary participation in Coutts London Jewellery Week and access to the Coutts Business Development Forum, where keynote speakers will be on hand to offer top tips to jewellery designers and entrepreneurs on how to sustain and grow their businesses in the current, challenging climate.

Sarah Deaves, Chief Executive, Coutts & Co commented: “We are delighted to be sponsoring Coutts London Jewellery Week again this year. Our involvement reflects our commitment to supporting the world of contemporary art and design, helping to ensure the jewellery industry retains profile during a time when it is most in need, and that enterprise in jewellery is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally.”

Cllr Guy Nicholson, Chairman City Fringe Partnership, added; “The City Fringe Partnership is thrilled that Coutts is supporting London Jewellery Week for the second year running. The introduction of the Coutts New Jewellers Awards means that there will be additional opportunities for new designers to participate in the Week and this year’s programme will have plenty for visitors to see and do. We are all looking forward to putting on a showcase of London’s jewellery talent that has something for everyone.”

More details on the events to be held during Coutts London Jewellery Week will appear on Coutts Woman in the coming months. If in the meantime you would like further information, please visit www.coutts.com/londonjewelleryweek