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taly boasts many traditions for which the country is celebrated: Wine, coffee, chocolate, the vibrancy and warmth of Italian people, some of the most iconic and seminal art ever created and, of course, jewelry design and fabrication. Its long association with excellence in craftsmanship, innovation and imaginative design dates back to the Etruscan era and is what makes COUTURE’s extensive roster of Italian designers so fundamental to our event’s reputation as a destination for exceptional design.
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The sampling of designers and brands with roots in Italy represented here are illustrative of the diversity of aesthetics and style sensibilities of Italian design
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The sampling of designers and brands with roots in Italy represented here are illustrative of the diversity of aesthetics and style sensibilities of Italian design. Youthful and contemporary or elegant and classic, bursting with color or metal-intensive, these pieces all showcase a seamless marriage of state-of-the-art technology and time-honored techniques. And while the technical acumen necessary to so beautifully craft these collections is beyond comprehension, whether multi-generational businesses or new to the craft, these talented designers and brands somehow make it look easy.
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Aletto Brothers:
The roots of COUTURE Design Award winning, fifth generation Aletto Brothers date back to Naples in 1889. Now based in Boca Raton, Florida, the complex technical knowledge necessary in the fabrication of the brand’s signature designs has been rigorously passed down, refined and enhanced ensuring that the family’s long-standing reputation for creating sophisticated and elegant jewelry persists.
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Image courtesy of Aletto Brothers
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Andreoli:
Andreoli was founded by the Hadjibay family in the early 1900’s. Based in Italy and importing its vibrant jewelry to the United States, it soon became a leading house in the precious gem industry. Today, Andreoli continues to merge its proud Italian heritage with an American sensibility with pieces that are steeped in both traditional elegance and modern artistry.
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Image courtesy of Andreoli
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Anna Maccieri Rossi:
With a professional background working with prestigious brands such as Cartier, Jaeger-le Coultre, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co and Ferragamo, it is no surprise that Anna Maccieri Rossi’s fine jewelry line is inspired by the heritage of watchmaking. Yet her focus on time extends beyond the functional to the symbolic, and her pieces encourage collectors of her work to cherish, appreciate and love the gift of time.
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Image courtesy of Anna Maccieri Rossi
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Bea Bongiasca:
The vivid colors and expressiveness of the shapes and forms that make up the foundation of Bea Bongiasca‘s collection are natural extensions of the designer’s own vibrant personality. Born in Milan, Bea is passionate about pop culture, art and design and is inspired by nostalgia.
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Image courtesy of Bea Bongiasca
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Busatti 1947:
Since it launched in the late 1940’s, Busatti 1947 has been capturing the essence of Milanese aesthetic. Combining rare and precious gems with both traditional and unique materials such as titanium, ceramic, carbonium and basalt, the brand, now under the Creative Direction of Lalla Busatti, continues to honor the pillars of innovation, creativity and technical acumen that define its foundation.
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Image courtesy of Busatti 1847
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Chantecler:
Chantecler’s origins begin in Capri when Pietro Capuano had the idea to make a bronze bell for President Roosevelt to celebrate the end of the war. He later partnered with his friend, Salvatore Aprea, to launch the Chantecler brand, which is now headquartered in Milan and run by Salvatore’s heirs, Gabriele, his wife Teresa and sisters Maria Elana and Costanza Aprea.
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Image courtesy of Chentecler
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Chiarelli Milano:
Founder and Creative Director of Chiarelli Milano, Jessica Nasr, is inspired by both nature and art, and she applies her understanding of what women want to create pieces that enhance the elegance of female beauty. In her bold, fearless approach to the design process, Jessica turns the every day into the extraordinary.
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Image courtesy of Chiarelli Milano
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EÉRA:
Founded by friends Chiara Capitani and Romy Blanga, EÉRA showcases a less serious side of jewelry while still holding firm to the standards of exceptional craftsmanship for which Italy, and specifically the Vicenza region, is known.
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Image courtesy of EÉRA
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Francesca Villa:
Born in the picturesque seaside town of Liguria, Francesca Villa has always had a natural penchant for design. She worked for years as a Creative Director for some of the most important Italian luxury houses before branching out to create her eponymous collection in 2007.
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Image courtesy of Francesca Villa
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Leo Pizzo:
Founded by Leonzio Pizzo in 1971 in Valenza, the heart of Italy’s goldsmith district, Leo Pizzo has long been celebrated for exquisite design. The company continues to be family run, with Leonzio’s three children now at the helm of the brand.
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Image courtesy of Leo Pizzo
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Locman:
Locman Founder and President, Marco Mantovani, was born in Marina di Campo, Elba Island in 1961. In 1986, along with Fulvio Locci, he launched LOCMAN, initially a design services company for large Swiss watchmaking houses, and now a watch production company offering unique colors and modern styles.
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Image courtesy of LOCMAN
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Luvor:
Established in 2019, Luvor’s prolific collections are created in the artistic hub of Valenza, Italy. Believing each piece of jewelry is a personal extension of the woman who wears it, the brand creates pieces that embody the perfect balance of technique and creativity, form and function.
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Image courtesy of Luvor
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Mariani 1878:
Since its first jewels were created over 140 years ago, Mariani has nurtured its reputation for creating pieces of extraordinary originality and beauty. Founded by Camillo Mariani, an accomplished silversmith and jeweler who learned his craft from masters in Milan, the brand continues to be family run and its pieces have won multiple COUTURE Design Awards throughout the years.
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Image courtesy of Mariani
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Marco Bicego:
Founder and creative director of the brand, Marco Bicego, is driven by a deep passion for precious gemstones and is inspired by the beauty of nature. The brand’s distinctive and consistent style has become synonymous with timeless elegance and refinement, in combination with exquisite detail incorporated into every piece.
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Image courtesy of Marco Bicego
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Mattia Cielo:
With his proud Italian heritage, artist Mattia Cielo wants his brand to speak to a new generation of jewelry aficionados. He is steadfast in his belief that fine jewelry is transcendent, that it represents unity and is symbolic of human resilience and strength.
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Image courtesy of Mattia Cielo
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Mattioli:
Mattioli’s roots date back to Italy’s first capital, Torino, in 1860. The masterful goldsmithing traditions the brand represents have been nurtured for over a century, and were enhanced by state-of-the-art technology when the company was acquired by the Mattioli family in 1995.
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Image courtesy of Mattioli
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Miseno:
Miseno pays homage to the hometown of its founder, Antonio Cardamuro. The designer strives to create pieces to which he feels meaningfully connected and that convey Italy’s rich, cultural heritage, its millennials old history, its traditions and mythology, and its breathtaking natural beauty.
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Image courtesy of Miseno
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Nanis Italian Jewels:
Second generation goldsmith, Laura Bicego, launched Nanis Italian Jewels in 1990 with a focus on satisfying the nuanced and fluctuating needs of contemporary women. Her elegant and sophisticated pieces are the perfect medium for personal expression, and the versatility inherent in the work is a testament to the complexities embodied by the women who are drawn to collect her jewelry.
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Image courtesy of Nanis Italian Jewels
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OROGAMI:
The story of OROGAMI begins on a flight from Rome to Milan, when the founders, Tiziana and Massimo Aloisio, who were perfect strangers at the time, were randomly sat next to one another. Their brand was launched later that same year and pays homage to their blessed encounter while also offering wearable designs that express meaningful messages of emotions.
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Image courtesy of OROGAMI
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PERUFFO:
The reverence the Founder and CEO of PERUFFO, Enrico Peruffo, has for jewelry as an artform allows him to take a philosophical and subversive approach to the design process. He believes the designs the Italian house creates have the ability to form a link to art and contemporary culture and he continually explores these connections through collaborations with artists of different mediums.
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Image courtesy of PERUFFO
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Pomellato:
Since its founding in 1967, Pomellato’s signature style has paid tribute to the goldsmithing heritage and strong creative spirit of Milan. Every one of the brand’s handcrafted, iconic, contemporary designs are elegant, original and unmistakably Milanese.
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Image courtesy of Pomellato
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Piero Milano:
Founded by Piero Milano in 1953, his namesake brand is rooted in the historic goldsmith and diamond traditions of the Monferrato region. The passion and dedication Piero showcased have been enhanced and expanded upon by following generations, who continue to create original designs that are synonymous with luxury and excellence.
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Image courtesy of Piero Milano
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Rosmundo:
Founder of Rosmundo, Rosmundo Giarletta, graduated from the Porta Romana school of goldsmith’s art in Florence before moving back to his hometown of Eboli and launching his eponymous collection. Since 1984, the brand’s innovative, modern works of art have gained notoriety across the globe including among personalities such as Prince Ranieri of Monaco, for whom Giarletta worked as a personal goldsmith for many years.
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Image courtesy of Rosmundo
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Serafino Consoli:
With a history that dates back to Valenza, Italy in 1959, Serafino Consoli has always been dedicated to developing revolutionary concepts that push the boundaries of jewelry design. Each piece of the brand’s jewelry is a patented work of art designed to withstand time and offering an instantly captivating, sensory experience.
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Image courtesy of Serafino Consoli
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Van:
Founder of Van, Tatiana Van Lancker, takes a playful approach to jewelry design. Her “sci fi meets art deco” Van Robots collection features fully articulated robots that can be customized with gemstones of the client’s choice, and her Van Stack collection expands the DNA upon her iconic DNA with chunky, colorful, 18k gold bracelets and rings.
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Image courtesy of Van
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