I’d already heard a lot in regards to the Italian Jewellery Manifesto, and, with the promise of seeing 50 designers and makers from Vicenza, Valenza, Arezzo, Orvieto, and past—proper within the coronary heart of midtown Manhattan—I made a decision I needed to test it out for myself.
I’m so glad I did. The venue, Piazza Italia on Madison Avenue, was gentle, shiny, and spacious. Intimidation issue: low. Energies had been excessive, smiles had been considerable. There have been super-high heels and well-tailored fits. And a lot gold. Piles and piles of it being worn or laid out on velvet-lined trays.
The occasion was not bustling once I was there final week, however I used to be advised that many retail consumers had been in attendance. The tempo of my go to was simple and allowed loads of time for discovery, questions, and conversations.
Let’s get into the gorgeous issues I noticed. I’ll begin with what I feel will likely be most useful to readers planning to attend Las Vegas Jewellery Week subsequent month: three Italian Manifesto designers who will even be exhibiting at Luxurious and JCK Las Vegas.
There was the Arezzo, Italy-based model Neonero (sales space 21026B), which has essentially the most stunning gold items impressed by the lacework traditions of Tuscany. Mild-as-air openwork unites the various, many SKUs within the assortment (I fell head over heels in love with a pair of swingy chandelier earrings dangling strands of buttery, shimmery fringe that I can verify are very nicely priced, particularly for 18k).
Forme Preziose bracelet in 18k gold, $5,225; Neonero
Boccadamo (sales space 23007) has an enormous catalog of choices, all heavy on “stylish Italian woman” trend jewellery and assertion parures set with colourful cabochons.
Caleida assortment necklace and bracelet in rose gold–plated bronze with CZ and pyramidal coloured crystals, costs on request; Boccadamo
And I’d heard about Marco Dal Maso (exhibiting with the Gioielli Group, LUX 630) from Reinhold Jewelers, who named them a must-see as far males’s and unisex jewellery once I interviewed one of many retailer’s executives for this story. Some males’s ranges really feel sort of one-note and generic, however the choices listed here are so elevated and various: braided leather-based; tough-luxe hyperlinks; arduous stones resembling lapis, onyx, and aventurine; and 1,000,000 sudden particulars labored into the metals that make each bit really feel distinctive and particular.
Ara ring in 18k vermeil and burnished silver, $317; Marco Dal Maso
My favourite discovery on the present got here from Vicenza-based Peruffo Jewellery, the place the whole lot was an architectural, modern, and masterfully executed delight. Possibly I simply haven’t seen Italian-made jewellery shortly, however the ring beneath, particularly, made me giddy. I like when the jewellery is so good I’ve a visceral response!
You may’t inform from the picture beneath, however it strikes with absolute precision as you shake your hand about (see picture at high for a way of this).
Slide Sundown ring in 18k gold, $ 1,570; Peruffo
Listed here are some extra finds from my little vacanza in jewellery heaven beneath.
Seed necklace in 18k yellow gold, $11,820; Orogami
One-of-a-kind leather-based bracelet with circa 1880 shell cameo in an vintage 14k yellow gold body, $5,800; Anna Porcu
Reef Social gathering ring in 18k gold–plated sterling silver with CZ pavé and purple coral enamel, $225; Misis
Lightray pendant in 18k gold with white and brown diamonds, and Roman micro mosaics, $21,000; Le Sibille
Sunflower ring in 18k yellow gold set with brown and yellow diamonds and inexperienced sapphires, $19,250, and Pink Rose ring in 18k rose gold with pink sapphires, $8,925; each Indignant for Vittorio & Co.
Assorted Archetti assortment rings in 18k rose gold with diamonds and sapphires, $1,500 to $4,500 every, Fiore Roberta
