Vivienne Westwood Party, The Wallace Collection, London

I was invited to the launch of Vivienne Westwood's exclusive new jewellery collection made entirely of palladium - a metal more precious and valuable than platinum. Cast into her trademark orbs, delicate earrings and necklaces glimmered under their spotlit cases.

There couldn't have been a more fitting setting to showcase the range. Set in the old historic house which is now the Wallace Collection, the jewellery range was set against the unsurpassed collection of French 18th century paintings and furniture.

Vivienne Westwood at the launch of her new jewellery line

Olivia Palermo at The Wallace Collection

Extraordinary Westwood dresses set against the 18th century French Paintings of The Wallace Collection

Guests were also treated to a very special acoustic set by the talented Jessie J, who wore a specially created palladium tiara designed by Vivienne Westwood herself.

Jessie J performs at the Vivienne Westwood party wearing a specially created palladium tiara

Another guest wearing Vivienne Westwood

All this party going is thirsty work. Me taking a break and handing over the lens to my friend Louie