News & Features - Coutts London Jewellery Week

The Week that London sparkled

From 8 to 14 June 2009, London literally sparkled as the city came out in force to celebrate its second Coutts London Jewellery Week

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Burlington Arcade and Swarovski bedazzle with CRYSTALLIZED™ red carpet

The Burlington Arcade collaborated with Swarovski to produce a crystallised red carpet, in celebration of Coutts London Jewellery Week

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The 2009 Guide

Download your copy of The Guide now and gain an insight into 2009's event

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Designer of the Week: Gail Goodrich of Argent of London

Gail is one of London’s most successful commercial jewellery designers. She has been the creative force behind Argent of London since its inception twelve years ago. She takes her inspiration from nature and the natural beauty and individuality of the semi precious stones with which she works

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Designer of the Week: Ornella Iannuzzi

Ornella Iannuzzi was one of the innovative jewellery designers taking part in the Rising Gems collaborative, a one-off collection for Coutts London Jewellery Week. She has just launched her new collection at Cockpit Arts, the London-based creative business incubator

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Designer of the week: Ana de Costa

Ana de Costa’s quirkiness is reflected in her bohemian pieces, which she describes as ‘Gothic Chic’. She has come a long way since her first role working on catwalk couture pieces with Erickson Beamon in 2002

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Argent announces Young Jewellery Designer of the Year winner

London jeweller Argent of London hasannounced the winners of its competition to find the 2009 Young Jewellery Designer of the Year. At a champagne reception Creative Director Gail Goodrich awarded the title to two young designers: Sally Rees and Ginny Henry

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Designer of the week: David Marshall

David Marshall has over 25 years experience in the luxury jewellery world. His designs are inspired by beautiful, unique stones, seasonal colours and clean lines

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Designer of the week: Nina Koutibashvili

Nina Koutibashvili is one of London’s most exciting up-and-coming contemporary designers. She takes her inspiration from fabrics, creating soft, flexible and free-flowing pieces

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Me and My Jewellery: Alex Longmore

Meet Alex Longmore. Londonjewelleryweek.co.uk's fashion expert and stylist is no stranger to dressing top models and celebrities for photo shoots. She lets us into the secrets behind her jewellery collection

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Follow the Museum Trail

London's famous museums are home to some of the finest jewellery collections in the world. Our Museum Trail will take you on a voyage of discovery across the capital to unearth these hidden gems

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Me and My Jewellery: Jemma Kidd

As an ex-model and top make-up artist Jemma Kidd has set eyes upon some exquisite and expensive pieces of jewellery. But she also has her own distinct jewellery style

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London's own treasure: The Cheapside Hoard

A stranger to London, or someone familiar only with the modern city, would probably scurry along Cheapside without giving it much thought, except perhaps, to note its length and width and the magnificent vista of St Paul’s Cathedral

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Hatton Garden's hidden gems

Visit London’s jewellery quarter for centuries, diamond dealers, craftspeople and retailers

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Designer of the month: Rebecca Steiner

Brilliance - an exhibition of the contemporary jewellery world's fresh new talent - returned for Coutts London Jewellery Week 2009. One of the exceptional designers exhibiting at the event was 'fine jeweller' Rebecca Steiner

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Designer of the month: Rachel Galley

Coutts London Jewellery Week 2009 showcased the best of emerging talent in the jewellery industry. We bring you one of the young designers to watch - Rachel Galley

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Designer of the month: Ming Lampson

Coutts London Jewellery Week 2009 showcased the best of emerging talent in the jewellery industry. We bring you one of the young designers to watch - Ming Lampson of MING

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Starting out

With its choice of jewellery design courses and array of galleries and outlets, London is the perfect city in which to start a career in the jewellery industry

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Precious metal: Behind the scenes at the Assay Office

Our most treasured pieces of jewellery have a story to tell – most have been assayed and hallmarked before they’ve reached your jewellery box

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Cultured pearls in the 21st century

The cultured pearl industry has experienced a dramatic transformation during the past 15 years to become a must-have fashion item, from a single commodity dominated by one country to a multi-coloured array of goods and an ever-expanding group of producers.

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Hidden gems - the tales behind the stones

Gemstones have a long history of being appreciated for their beauty and rarity. Many cultures and civilizations have believed that certain gems possess special properties or powers. We look at the legends behind the popular gems ruby, sapphire, emerald and opal.

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Product credits

Coutts London Jewellery Week would like to thank the following suppliers of items for their 2009 launch party goody bags:

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