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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black diamonds add a gothic twist to this swirling ring.
Sophie Breitmeyer Designs sterling silver and black diamond ring, $1267, notjustalabel.com.
The butterfly necklace is truly a work of art.
Harem Royal necklace, $1700, haremroyal.com.
A matte black finish toughens up this sweetheart of a ring.
Otto Jewels silver and ruby ring, $164, ottojewels.com.
This architectural, open-ended gold cuff would be a great addition to any collection of bangles.
EA Burns cuff, $484, eaburns.com.
This choker highlights Italy’s long tradition of leather craftsmanship.
Yvy leather necklace, $292, yvy.ch.