Viva Vicenza
On a recent trip to Vicenza, a city in northern Italy, W’s assistant jewelry editor attended the Vicenzaoro and Origin Passion and Beliefs jewelry shows, where 100 up-and-coming designers presented their most spectacular pieces. Here, ten favorites.
1
Crafted from the stingers of a scorpion, this necklace is truly a conversation piece.
Rachel Boston necklace, $1350, rachelboston.co.uk.
2
Although at first glace these pansies look like enamel, they’re actually real flowers dipped in resin.
Lip Plus Jewellery pansy brooch, $50 each, by special order, lipplus.it.
3
This luscious bangle is so ornate even Marie Antoinette’s jaw would drop.
Sutra Jewels rose gold, pink opals, and diamond bangle, $42000, at Sutra Jewels, by special order, 713.984.4987.
4
Australian designer Andy Henson’s take on a classic pearl necklace is surprisingly unisex.
Henson pearl necklace, $900, at ODD, New York, 646.559.0406.
5
These earrings are a decadent interpretation of mosquitos—perfect for a luxe glamping trip.
Wendy Yue white gold, garnet, red sapphire, rubellite, opal, and diamond earrings, $7800, wendyyue.com.
6
Black diamonds add a gothic twist to this swirling ring.
Sophie Breitmeyer Designs sterling silver and black diamond ring, $1267, notjustalabel.com.
7
The butterfly necklace is truly a work of art.
Harem Royal necklace, $1700, haremroyal.com.
8
A matte black finish toughens up this sweetheart of a ring.
Otto Jewels silver and ruby ring, $164, ottojewels.com.
9
This architectural, open-ended gold cuff would be a great addition to any collection of bangles.
EA Burns cuff, $484, eaburns.com.
10
This choker highlights Italy’s long tradition of leather craftsmanship.
Yvy leather necklace, $292, yvy.ch.
