Miracca David pendant
Josef Koppann ring
Sarah Parker Eton pendant necklace
Sarah Stafford pendant
Goldsmiths’ Fair is the place to buy jewellery from the most creative and talented individual jewellers and silversmiths in the UK. Fizzing with creativity, 160 of the UK’s top jewellery designers will be showing over a two-week stretch in London’s grand Goldsmiths’ Hall.
Take your time and don’t be overwhelmed by the amount and variety of jewels on display. Even if you only see a few stands at a time, it is worth the effort as this is where you will find the most original jewels as well as having the chance to talk to the very person who made them. It might not be as luxurious as gliding into a big name boutique on Bond Street but it is so much more rewarding to walk away with a jewel that is bursting with individuality and personality.
And even better, prices reflect the fact that at Goldsmiths’ you are paying for the jewellery, not a large advertising campaign, swanky boutiques or red carpet sponsorship so you will be surprised how far your money will go. If you love jewellery, do not miss this event. I challenge you to leave empty handed, something I have never managed. — Maria Doulton
Jewellery by Kathy Vones, courtesy of The Goldsmiths' Fair
Goldsmiths' Fair, London
Essential info:
GOLDSMITHS’ FAIR 2008
The annual selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery and silverware by designer-makers
Week 1 – September 22 to 28
Week 2 – September 30 to October 5, 2008
The Goldsmiths’ Company
Goldsmiths’ Hall
Foster Lane, London EC2V 6 BN
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk