When it comes to what you wear on your wrist, neck, and earlobes, Italian jewelry brands should be on your radar.
So scroll down and save your personal favorites to your Instagram for future reference or to your carts for instant gratification,
qualunque cosa ti faccia battere il cuore.
Whichever makes your heart flutter.
Best Italian Jewelry Brands
Perhaps it’s because of their rich history, powerful culture, and professional craftsmanship in the arts (and cuisine), but unsurprisingly, we mostly find beautiful and carefully designed jewelry in Italy.
If you have a minimalist aesthetic or prefer something that isn’t muted, there is an Italian jewelry brand just for you.
So, whether you’re looking for a few new timeless classics or something bold and colorful to add to your portagioie (jewelry box), here are five of my favorite Italian jewelry designers to check out right now.
Bulgari
Bulgari is arguably Italy’s most iconic jewelry brand, with a 130-year history.
The brand is best known for its snake-inspired Serpenti (snakes) collections, B.zero1 rings, and show-stopping necklaces made of vibrantly colored gemstones and diamonds.
It is loved by A-listers all over the world, including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Why do I love Bulgari? I don’t know where to start. Perhaps it’s because of their high-end jewelry that I adore them the most.
I love the Serpenti Collection and Color Treasures, but what can I say: can one ever go wrong with Bulgari jewelry?
Roberto Coin
This former hotel manager demonstrates what I really believe: a completely different experience will bring a completely new perspective to an ‘old world’ like the world of jewelry.
I love Roberto Coin for his brilliant collections, particularly his animal-themed jewelry, and I admire him for growing this relatively young company (founded in 1996) to such a large size in such a short time.
Buccellati
Buccellati is one of the most well-known brands capable of developing its own distinct style.
Mario Buccellati opened the first Buccellati store in Milan. Buccellati is well-known for a variety of items, but perhaps most notably for the engraved ‘rigato‘ gold finish on many of their pieces.
Buccellati jewelry is for real grown-ups; it is not young or bold but elegant, with the sophistication that only certain brands with a long history can achieve.
Personally, I am a fan of the Tulle rings, Hawaii necklaces, and Dream bracelets. They are magnificent and stunning.
Damiani
Damiani started in 1924 as a small family business specializing in diamond jewelry, led by patriarch Enrico Grassi Damiani.
He began by making miniature, one-of-a-kind, sophisticated masterpieces for noble families of the time, and for many years Damiani was the Italian royal family’s supplier.
His ornate designs quickly became popular among the Italian elite and noble families, and the brand grew in popularity throughout Italy.
The Metropolitan Dream Collection is the brand’s most iconic design.
The series, created by Damiani’s master goldsmiths, has a distinctive, raised texture that portrays an urban skyline with diamonds shimmering with metropolitan glamour.
Palmiero
Carlo Palmiero founded this family-run company. The man is nothing more than a wizard. What he can do with stones, movement, and composition is unique.
Being exceptional in an overcrowded world of brands, such as the jewelry world, is a success in and of itself. The collections feature only very high-end designs and are clearly aimed at an affluent clientele with excellent taste.
I’ve been enchanted by his jewelry world since the first time I laid eyes on it, and I’ve never stopped believing that he possesses some sort of bacchetta magica (magical wand).
Popular Italian Jewelry
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Conclusions
Accessories, especially jewelry, are essential to outfits in the same way that burro (butter) is to pane (bread).
For many of us, the jewelry we wear is a subtly revealing reflection of who we are.
Jewelry is a perfect way to show the world a little bit of your personality.
Whether you’re into wearing an important family heirloom or rocking an ear full of piercings because you want to show off your edgy side.
Furthermore, there is no doubt that jewelry is the ultimate outfit finisher.
We’ve all spent 20 minutes or more staring in the mirror, trying to find out why our dress didn’t look perfect, only to put on a pair of hoops and realize it was all about the earrings.
With this list of the top Italian jewelry brands, I hope that I have managed to spark your attention and your curiosity, and I would love to know what your favorite Italian jewelry stores are and why you like them so much!
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6 Responses
Not much, just that it is very old and comes from Italy, I wish I knew more but there isn’t much place to research. 😢
I have a necklace that my grandmother gave me and I recently discovered that it is Italian, now I value it even more 😍
Ciao @cristi-white! How amazing is that! Do you know anything else about the necklace?
Lovely… I have my own collection of jewelry too 😍
Ciao @sharon044! What kind of jewelry do you like the most?
Hi Julieta. I love all jewelry but I would say rings are my favorite