PERFECT 10

Viva Vicenza


Wendy Yue Earrings

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.