Gold Expressions in Dubai Dubai once again reinforced its status as the 'City of Gold' in March by hosting the Middle East Launch of Gold Expressions 2008 - the Language of Italian Design. It was the first time the collection was presented outside Italy after its global launch in Vicenza Fair in January 2008 - a clear indication of the importance of the Middle East market to Italy's gold jewellery industry.
Madinat Jumeirah Hotel's Joharah Ballroom was the perfect backdrop for the exclusive event which was held on 06th March 2008 and attended by Dubai society, key industry players, prominent editors and dignitaries from the diplomatic community.
The main attraction of the evening was the much awaited presentation of a fashion parade featuring approximately 180 pieces of exquisite Italian jewellery from the Gold Expressions 2008 collection. It was it was an evening filled with the beauty, elegance and high status bestowed on everything touched by gold, in true Italian fashion.
Organized by the World Gold Council (WGC) in partnership with the Vicenza Fair - the world-famous trade event for jewellery, and AngloGold Ashanti - the world's second largest gold mining company, Gold Expressions 2008 is considered a benchmark for gold jewellery design and craftsmanship worldwide.