Before he got into the jewelry business, Giorgio Jona worked on the stock exchange. His passion for antiques collecting led him to abandon the financial world in favor of trading antique art and gemstones for creating jewelry. When his son, Alex, joined the Italian jewelry purveyor that Giorgio had founded in 1961, the Jona brand began to offer elegant jewelry subdued enough for daily wear yet visually splendid and skillfully handcrafted using precious metals and stones.
Tucked in a 1690 baroque building on Torino’s Palazzo Balbo di Vinadio is a 3,000-square-foot showroom. This is the headquarters of Jona, home to luxury jewelry designs that are complex, yet often understated. For example, a slender pair of yellow tourmaline drop earrings set into 18-carat gold has a juxtaposition creating just the slightest contrast, which might be noticed only upon close inspection.
Vibrant precious stones collected from around the world are a common fixture in Jona jewelry, with stones like lapis lazuli shaped into eye-like cufflinks, sapphires caged in 14-carat-gold rings and quartz crystals stacked into modern beaded necklaces. Enamel is often arranged to create graphic, abstract patterns or cheekier winks, like miniature tennis balls on cufflinks. Even sparklier pieces, like diamond-encrusted earrings, bear an organic quality when arranged in the shape of a blooming daisy. An innovative spirit can also be found in Jona’s collaborations, such as the partnership with Italian architect and jewelry designer Tiziana Redavid that yielded radical bracelets and necklaces made with stainless-steel springs. The result is a brand whose modern shapes and precious stones ride the line between traditional elegance and modern daring.
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Vintage 1990’s 14k Yellow Gold Basket Weave Design Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
A true masterpiece of 1990s craftsmanship, this showstopping bangle bracelet showcases the artistry of intricate basket weave metalwork. Rendered in lush 14k yellow gold, the bracele...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Weave Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A statement of refined elegance, this 18K yellow and white gold bangle features delicate round-cut diamond accents within a meticulously woven design. With a width of 7.5 mm and leng...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Curata Italian Solid 18k Yellow Gold Wide Basket Weave Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Stamped Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 56.3 grams Measurement: 43mm wide Adjustable Certificate of Authenticity This cuff bangle bracelet is a beautiful an...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Woven Bracelet 8.25 Inch 35.3 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elegant Woven Bracelet in 18 Karat Two Tone Gold - 8.25 Inches DESCRIPTION: Embrace the timeless elegance of this vintage woven bracelet, craf...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chimento 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Motif Bangle Bracelet 32.4 Grams 8 MM 8"
By Chimento
Located in New York, NY
Signed Chimento, this 18 karat yellow gold bangle features a snake motif pattern weighing 32.4 grams. Bangle measures 8 mm, 8 inches. More Bangle Bracelets in Stock. Message for Pi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet #24551
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet- This elegant cuff bracelet by Roberto Coin is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. The satin finish gives the piece a s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ct Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold weave bangle bracelet. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.50ct. The color of these diamonds is G with VS...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chimento 18K Yellow Gold Stretch Interwoven Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Chimento 18K Yellow Gold Stretch Interwoven Bracelet A timeless expression of Italian craftsmanship, this vintage bracelet by Chimento showcases the brand’s signature woven ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Basketweave Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold 6.75" 2.8mm
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 6.8 Grams Stamps: 18kt Chain Style: Basketweave Pattern Closure: Snap & Latch Inner Circumference: 6 3/4" Width: 2.8 mm
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14k Yellow Gold Basketweave Bracelet, Artisan Design, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold Italian bracelet features a beautifully detailed basket weave design that is so stylish and sophisticated...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Basket Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, basket weave gold plated sterling silver bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: Diameter 2.36 in x W 0.37 in x D 0.21 in - Diameter ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, twisted wire gold-plated sterling silver bangle bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: Diameter 2.55 in x 0.15 in. D Diameter 64.91 m...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, twisted wire gold plated sterling silver bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: Diameter 2.23 in x 0.37 in. W x 0.23 in. D - Diameter...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Woven Plissé Cuff Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver woven Plissé bracelet. Also available in different widths. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold-Plate Sterling Silver Woven Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold-plate sterling silver chain bracelet made of woven small chains. Dimensions : L 7 in x D 0.12 in - L 18 cm x D 3.11 mm Alex ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Cage Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold plated sterling silver cage bracelet with a brushed finish. Alex Jona jewels stand out for the careful attention given to details during all the manufacturing process. Alex's passion for jewels flows in splendid pieces entirely hand-crafted according to the best goldsmith Italian tradition. This piece will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped in Alex Jona boxes, put inside an elegant pouch or jewel box. OUR STORY...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
