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Coutts London Jewellery Week: Tina Lilienthal

London-based jewellery designer Tina Lilienthal is also exhibiting at Treasure in Covent Garden this weekend. Her juicy cherry necklaces are just ripe for picking, but I'm also loving her collection of white resin skull pieces. And her resin bone hair clips are pretty awesome in a Flintstones kinda way. But if you're in a gloomier frame of mind, her surgical scissors and love heart necklace (inspired by a recent break-up) might just tickle your (dark) fancy.

Treasure
The Flower Cellars
4-6 Russell Street
Covent Garden WC2E 7PR
Friday 12 June: Noon to 8pm
Saturday 13 June:10am to 6pm
Sunday 14 June:10am to 6pm
Admission £5

All images courtesy of Tina Lilenthal

Coutts London Jewellery Week: Lua Lua

I'm really captivated by these vibrant pieces by Lua Lua, which will also be on show at Treasure on the weekend. Like tiny shards of light from the colour spectrum, the necklaces and earrings are fun, ultra-wearable and would make perfect statement pieces.

Treasure
The Flower Cellars
4-6 Russell Street
Covent Garden WC2E 7PR
Friday 12 June: Noon to 8pm
Saturday 13 June:10am to 6pm
Sunday 14 June:10am to 6pm
Admission £5

All images courtesy of Lua Lua.

Coutts London Jewellery Week: Saloukee

While it’s very possible that there might be just TOO much good stuff on in London this weekend (Swinging Carnaby, Beachcombing on the banks of the Thames, Art Car Boot Sale in Brick Lane, Marylebone Village Summer Fayre, Open Squares weekend … just for starters, mind), one event I definitely won’t be missing is Treasure on Saturday morning.

As part of the official Coutts London Jewellery week schedule, Treasure showcases some of Britain’s hottest talent in contemporary jewellery design. Running over three days (starting Friday) in Covent Garden, the designers will be on hand to discuss - and sell! - their work, with many pieces starting at just £20. I’ll be posting some of my favourite picks over the next few days.
 
Pictured in this post is the amazingly sculptural necklaces and bracelets by jewellery designer Saloukee. Departing from the traditional use of precious metals and stones, each piece is entirely made from laser-cut paper. I'm really loving the idea of a contemporary Tudor ruff, which appears at once modern and antique. You can find Saloukee blogging about her work here.


Treasure
The Flower Cellars
4-6 Russell Street
Covent Garden WC2E 7PR
Friday 12 June: Noon to 8pm
Saturday 13 June:10am to 6pm
Sunday 14 June:10am to 6pm
Admission £5

All images courtesy of Saloukee.

Coutts London Jewellery Week: Alex Monroe

More woodland-inspired loveliness by London-based jeweller Alex Monroe. These latest bunny and twig-gy pieces are from an exclusive collection of handmade one-offs for Coutts London Jewellery Week, which runs until the 14th of June. Check out his extraordinary work (including some adorable birdy jewellery) this week at Little 15, Harrods, Liberty and EC One. www.alexmonroe.com

Click her for Alex's Secret London address book.