Necklace, earrings, rings and bracelets in white and rose gold with colored gemstones and diamonds, Nudo Collection By Pomellato; dress, Antonio Marras; headpiece, Bonfilio Hats. Photo: Nima Benati
Founded back in 1967, Italian jewelry house Pomellato has never stopped innovating when it comes to wearable art. Each handcrafted piece of contemporary fine jewelry from the Milan-based brand tells a story of beauty and elegance, standing out not just for its flawless craftsmanship, but also for its selection of colored gemstones. Case in point: the latest collections to come our way, as seen in the October 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia.Shot against a moody backdrop of thick curtains, baroque interiors and intense florals, Pomellato’s latest offerings are the perfect blend of poise and power — after all, these pieces aren’t just beautiful to look at, they’re also mindfully crafted with an eco-conscious approach to give us a brighter tomorrow. Below, we take you through four of the collections worth falling in love with.
Necklace, earrings, rings and bracelets in rose gold with diamonds, Iconica Collection by Pomellato; dress, Versace. Photo: Nima Benati
The Catene Collection
Pomellato’s Catene collection is a signature design that is loved across the globe, and now, the range welcomes three brand new statement rings into its family. A real life representation of the house’s rich heritage of chain making, the new Catene rings come in rose gold and rose gold set with white diamonds, or white gold set with white diamonds. Named after the Italian word for “chains”, these pieces stand out for their effortless elegance and versatility, complementing just about any mood, any silhouette, any occasion.
Necklace, rings and bracelets in rose gold and diamonds, Catene Collection by Pomellato; dress, Alexander McQueen. Photo: Nima Benati
The latest Catene rings take inspiration from the oluptuous ‘gourmette’ links. Larger than traditional Catene pieces, these see the defined links connect to a solid shank, therefore letting the links move gently on the finger. The effect? Each ring stands out for its impeccable craftsmanship and makes a statement. Pomellato’s creative team works closely with Casa Pomellato’s 100+ goldsmiths to ensure each Catene ring boasts a flawless finish.
The Iconica Collection
One of Pomellato’s most successful collections, the Iconica line now also includes three new earrings, gender fluid rings, and multi-way necklaces. Embedded with stunning color-saturated gemstones, these are pieces that can add life into just about any look, and stand out for their seamless blending of geometric cuts and smooth curves.
Necklace and earrings in rose gold, Iconica collection by Pomellato; headpiece, Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Nima Benati
Red garnet, London blue topaz and green peridot define the latest additions to the Iconica collection, where each creation brings together traditional goldsmithing techniques and the opulence of the Byzantine era, reminiscent of Pomellato’s early Bisanzio collections. The three gemstones haven’t been chosen without reason — these are stones that were particularly dear to Pomellato, and over time, have appeared in several precious jewelry collections. The Iconica collection uses the historical English flush-setting technique, where excess gold is removed to create a perfect hollow, into which baguette-shaped stones are then embedded. In the case of the neckpieces, Pomellato’s lariat-style necklaces are held together by adjustable gemstone-encrusted gold sliders which allow the wearer to decide how they want to style the pieces. The idea is to make fine jewelry fun. And with Iconica, Pomellato more than delivers.
The Iconic Nudo Collection
A Pomellato signature, the Nudo collection is best known for its bold color palette. The perennial favorite now boasts three new rings and earrings in exciting gemstone combinations of green, purple and blue. To create an almost surreal color depth effect, each Nudo ring is crafted by placing a translucent gemstone over a hard stone in a complementary hue. The green shades of prasiolite pop against slices of malachite and a pavé of green tsavorites. Purple amethyst commands attention atop slabs of mauve jade, complemented by an amethyst pavé ring. And London blue topaz works beautifully when placed over deep blue lapis lazuli, and then set off by blue sapphire pavé. Not your basic solitaire rings by a mile.
Necklace, earrings, rings and bracelets in white and rose gold with colored gemstones and diamonds, Nudo Collection By Pomellato; dress, Zuhair Murad; shoes, René Caovilla. Photo: Nima Benati
The defining traits of the Nudo line — available in both, petit and classic sizes — are its distinctive square silhouette and asymmetrical facetted cut, both of which draw more attention to the solid hue of the gemstone. But these rings needn’t be worn alone at all times. Nudo rings were in fact made specifically to be stacked, so each wearer can play with different hues to make a customized combination. Bonus: Nudo pieces are made entirely from sustainably sourced precious metals.
The Pomellato Together Collection
An ode to love in its many forms, the Pomellato Together collection aims to capture the connections that bind people together, be it as partners, friends, or family members. This range of rings and bracelets relies on simple Milanese elegance to celebrate human bonds with the use of double bands of gold, embellished with diamonds and gemstones, all linked together to create the illusion of two gold ribbons uniting. The Pomellato Together rings can be worn to either reveal or conceal their links. In the words of creative director Vincenzo Castaldo, “Our aim was to capture the beauty of togetherness in a very Pomellato way that is essential, inclusive and refined, inspired by Milanese design. The Pomellato Together collection celebrates modern love in all its wonderful diversity.”
Necklace in rose gold and diamonds, Catene Collection by Pomellato; Rings, Bracelets and earrings in rose and white gold with diamonds, Pomellato Together Collection; shirt, skirt, shoes, Valentino. Photo: Nima Benati
Crafted by hand at Pomellato’s Milan atelier, the Pomellato Together collection is most loved for its seamless, never-ending lines, smooth finishing and sparkling stones. White and brown diamonds find their place on the rose gold bands, while blue sapphires and white diamonds adorn the white gold versions. On the rings, emeralds and rubies add color.
Photography: Nima Benati
Style: Giorgio Branduardi
Hair: Chiara Bonacina
Makeup: Greta Agazzi
Producer: Rama Naser
On-ground production: Andrea Reis
Model: Chiara Bimbatti
Digi tech: Jacopo Contarini
Style assistant: Rebecca Lai
Light assistant: Pietro Colombo Leoni
