Roberto Coin is a high-end brand of Italian jewellery and watches. The company was founded and based in Vicenza, Italy.
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Founded in Vicenza in 1977, Roberto Coin was first established by its eponymous creator to produce for internationally acclaimed jewelry brands. Many years later, the Roberto Coin brand was introduced in 1996 and within six years the brand reached the upper echelons of the jewelry world, ranking third internationally and first in Italy.[1] Roberto Coin jewelry espouses the eternal search for beauty expressed through the seductive art and nature of the pieces. The signature of Roberto Coin is the use of rubies and rubellite in almost every jewelry creation. Ancient Egyptian legend holds that the when touching the skin the ruby is to bring its wearer health, happiness and good fortune throughout their lives.
Roberto Coin has 7 boutiques worldwide, of which all are flagship stores. The first boutique opened in Dubai at Wafi City in July 2007.[2] Many other boutiques opened that same year in Atlanta, Rome, Macau, and Baku.
In addition, Roberto Coin sells his line of jewelery at hundreds of authorized dealers, as well as upscale department stores.
Top advocate, entrepreneur and celebrity model Christy Turlington has joined up with top Italian jeweller Roberto Coin in his new 2009-2010 campaign, which will support CARE, a leading philanthropic organization fighting global poverty. Turlington, 40, who has been on the covers of more than 1,000 top magazines, including Vogue and Time, is a passionate advocate of women’s rights, including CARE’s Advocate for Maternal Health.