Alongside the IoLuce collection, which is the flagship of the brand, Giorgio Visconti’s catalog includes pieces of high-end jewellery, which are the flagship of the Valenza Maison. As in the case of jewels that combine white or yellow gold with colored stones such as emeralds and rubies, which are added to small diamonds set in the metal. The shapes of the jewels are modern, elaborate, and at the same time evocative. For example, alongside volumes with the usual shape, composed with a style that favors curved lines and softness, there are also jewels that use iconic shapes, such as the classic heart shape.
Furthermore, some of the rings, necklaces and earrings also use stones cut with the shape of the heart: a quite rare choice due to the technical difficulty in making gems with this type of volume. But in most cases the stones are present with the classic teardrop cut, while the small diamonds are offered in the usual round shape.
Giving a ring as a gift: 10 mistakes not to make
Are you about to give a ring? Pay attention, because it is very easy to make mistakes. Here are the mistakes you should not commit when choosing a ring ♦
The occasion may be Christmas, or engagement, an anniversary or simply the desire to give a ring. But, attention: despite good intentions, giving a ring is a difficult action. Full of pitfalls. Of traps. And unfortunately, sometimes men make great mistakes: what should have been a moment of happiness turns into a disappointment or, worse, a reason for controversy. In short, attention. Here are the 10 mistakes that you should never commit when you give a ring.
Error number 1: the style. The most feared mistake, both by women and by men, is the choice of a ring that is not in the style of the recipient. Of course, the thought is appreciated, but it is a pity to have spent some money on something that does not please. And this is a mistake that men tend to commit often, because they are not careful observers of what women choose. It is easier to get advice from a jeweler who does understand the style of your partner. The main advice, therefore, is to first carefully observe what kind of jewelry the woman wears to whom she wants to give the ring. In the case, you can take a picture of a jewel worn regularly to show to your jeweler.
Mistake number 2: poor jewelry. At the top of the ladder of things not to do is the cheap bijoux ring, perhaps bought from a street vendor. The ones that are so cheap that it seems fake. Because they are fake, in fact. Those rings are fine up to age 13. Besides, they are not to be given as gifts, not even as a joke. There is nothing worse for a woman to feel devalued with a ring that costs a few euros, even if the idea is that of a gift for fun. There are, however, also bijoux that do not cost a lot, but have a solid and well finished look.
Error number 3: used unsafe. Give a second-hand and ruined ring. Often, to save money, someone accepts the offer of rings that look good but, in reality, are simply cleaned and polished. Stones with scratches, which can only be noticed with a careful examination, small cracks, the metal that has small holes on the surface: these are all signs of a used jewel. And, of course, of little value, unless it is a special piece sold at auction. In that case it must be accompanied by the certified of the auction house that put it up for sale.
Error number 4: inconsistent packaging. The illusion is fatal. Give a small box the size of the container of a classic engagement ring and find inside a jewel that does not correspond to expectations can cause a very strong (negative) emotional reaction. A box covered with satin or velvet, a ribbon that closes it: do not show up with this package if you have not put a ring in it that does not disappoint those who receive it. If the jewel is less noble, its’ ok just a small bag of colored cloth, which is already clear that does not contain an important ring.
Error number 5: wrong size. She opens the little box anxiously, inside there is the ring she has always wanted … But it is too wide. Or too tight. It is a mistake that ruins the atmosphere created by the gift. Moreover, it is not always possible to tighten or enlarge a ring and, often, it also risks ruining the jewel. Better, therefore, carefully take the size of the ring finger before going to the jeweler. The easiest way is to use the circumference of one of the most frequently used rings. Of course, if you do not live in common is not simple …
Error number 6: do not a gift. If your girl or woman expect to receive a gift ring, the worst thing is to keep putting off the moment. Every birthday or romantic dinner can be complicated by different expectations. Do not delay your gift: it could irreparably ruin the relationship.
Error number 7: give a ring too expensive. Women (except exceptions) are not so selfish as not to understand that there is a limit to everything. If your name isn’t Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, and the bank account gets thinner at the end of each month, avoid fainting by giving away too expensive a ring. The last thing your partner wants is to give up a holiday or a restaurant to make up for the ring shopping. The cost must be proportionate to the spending possibilities. That is, it should not reduce you to the pavement.
Error number 8: expect something in return. Especially that thing. When a man gives a ring he expects to stir up an emotion that translates into an open door to the bedroom. The ring can also arouse passion, but expecting the partner to turn into a mattress tiger is a wrong view. It does not work like this.
Error number 9: to gift away a ring too soon. There are those who quickly conquer a woman and (if they can afford it) immediately goes into jewelry. There are some woman who might feel flattered, but also those who might have the feeling of being bought. Better not to rush the times before giving a ring of value.
Error number 10: a ring with fake stone. It is very difficult to distinguish a true stone from a false one. But the moment may come (perhaps for a simple cleaning, or to widen the circle of the ring) that the jewel ends up in the hands of a jeweler, who notices the trick. Making a ring with a false stone is not a good strategy. Better a small diamond, but certified.
Periodically Giorgio Visconti sees a Luce (light). A collection with this name, in fact, has been revived over the years. The last time was in 2018. Now it is the turn of the 2021 version of Light and this time it is a starlight. Of course, these are not only the same jewels, but pieces that maintain the original style with the addition of some variations. But it must be added that Luce is a reality, an enlarged series of jewelry lines, each of which has a specific name. In all there are 22 lines, all with a soft and wearable design, and all with a name that refers to a star or a constellation.
Even in the vastness of the proposals there is a common thread: white gold and rosé gold, with small brilliant-cut diamonds, but also semi-precious stones that play on black and white, such as onyx and kogolong, in addition to pearls. The style remains completely identical to the equally maxi collection presented three years ago, with rounded shapes that support the surface of the body, for example with large rings with a rounded volume or in sinuous pendants. For the sake of completeness, here are the names of the 22 lines of the Luce collection: Sirius, Vega, Antares, Lyra, Polaris, Mizar, Libra, Isida, Virgo, Mira, Izar, Polis, Perseo, Cignus, Atria, Gemini, Vela, Audra, Electra, Miram, Aries, Alya.
In view of the Valentine’s Day dedicated to lovers, the Maison of Valenza (Italy) Giorgio Visconti proposes a capsule collection of jewels with an explicit name: In case of love. It is an eventuality that, it is obvious to deduce, suggests sealing the affection with the purchase of a jewel. The In case of Love collection is composed of jewels in white gold and rose gold, with diamonds outlined on sinuous shapes in the shape of a flower or heart, which make up the two lines. The heart-shaped one is called Be Mine, while the line of the collection inspired by a flower was called Be Chic.
Both lines of In Case of love include rings, earrings and necklaces in pink or white gold, always with diamonds of different sizes aligned within the metal. The floral theme of the collection, in any case, is not limited to the celebrations of February 14, but is also a taste of the coming spring, while the heart shape associated with love represents a universal aesthetic motif.
Last year the Piedmontese Maison Giorgio Visconti launched the super collection Vie Privée, which includes 13 different lines of jewelry. Among these is the Bonheur line, a French word that means happiness, which draws inspiration from French romanticism and, more generally, from Parisian life. In short, the Valenza-based company composed the entire collection with a thought for the country that is considered the homeland of love.
There are several jewels that make up the Bonheur line, including rings, necklace with pendant and earrings in white gold or pink gold, which enhance love thanks to the word Love in a diamond pavé. The rings have two different shapes: they can be convex or band, with a flat surface. In both cases the rings still have the inscription composed of small diamonds. Same criteria for the earrings, which can have a rounded volume, or with a smooth surface, always with the inscription.
The new The Sound of Love collection by Giorgio Visconti includes four lines of jewels: Melody, Note, Voice, Sound. The music of the jewels, of course, is not heard with the ears, but it is felt through sight as well as touch. To underline this aspect, the Maison introduces a new chapter in the Sound line, called Rainbow. In short, the sound of an atmospheric phenomenon, until now limited to the rustle of the wind or thunder, now extends to the colors of the rainbow.
The jewels of this line, in fact, are colored with the classic precious stones: red rubies, green emeralds and blue sapphires, to which the white of the contrasting diamonds is added. The Rainbow line includes rings, pendants, earrings and bangles in classic white and yellow gold details, as well as three chains with a cross-shaped pendant.
What is the sound of love? Everyone is likely to have one, private. The own sound. Now, however, he can decide to share this music with Giorgio Visconti‘s new collection which is called The Sound of Love and is divided into four stanzas, Melody, Note, Voice, Sound.
The Note line, for example, is a combination of rings and pendants in white and yellow gold, embellished with diamonds. A novelty in the production of the Maison of Valenza concerns the introduction of jewels that carry words such as glamor, love, beyou: perhaps these are the words that accompany the music mentioned in the collection. Furthermore, the combination of white gold and yellow gold increases the three-dimensionality of the jewels and, consequently, also the communicative power of words. In addition, the collection includes classic pendants, such as the cross, or more stylized ones, such as the parallelepiped divided diagonally by two shades of gold and studded with diamonds arranged in an irregular geometry: they almost seem like notes of a pentagram. The famous sound.
The Antologie line by Giorgio Visconti
Giorgio Visconti launches the Antologie jewelery line. In a nutshell, the name is equivalent to saying “the best of …”. Anthology, in fact, is a word that is usually used to describe a collection of passages by the best authors of literature, grouped thanks to the same style or a specific period, but it also indicates a choice of pages from the work of a single writer. In this case, a jeweler. In short, this is a kind of highlight of the Maison of Valenza.
The Antologie line offers jewels which, alongside the classic diamonds used by Giorgio Visconti, present rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces and a choker with aquamarine, sapphires, rubies, emeralds. The style is classic, perhaps a little retro, and leaves nothing to chance: the combinations follow the well-established types of jewelry: crosses, pendants, petals, tennis bracelets, diamond pavé. It is no coincidence that the line is called Anthology, and it is. Stones stand out: are rather large compared to the strictly white gold part of the jewels.
Presented last autumn, the maxi collection by Giorgio Visconti called La Vie Privé contains the beauty of 13 lines of jewels, all characterized by the same style, but with different aesthetic interpretations. The Joie line, for example, is designed through an infinite and sinuous knot, with curves that emphasize the volume of the jewels. The curvilinear concept of the volumes is declined on earrings, rings and pendants in pink or white gold, with pavé of diamonds.
Numerous details designed with new recesses, which in some jewels define its shape, to seek the essentiality of the brilliant light. Always, however, following the imprint of the founder, Giorgio Visconti, who left the helm to his sons Andrea and Fabrizio, who today guide the Maison of Valenza.
What kind is a relationship if it’s not a liasison, which Giorgio Visconti interprets now with a line of jewels? The French word, which indicates a bond, is often used to describe that special union between two people. The Liaison line of the Italian jeweler, after all, is also a stylistic link with the history of the Maison of Valenza. The jewels, in fact, are completely faithful to the usual style of Giorgio Visconti.
Interweaving games that reach the maximum allowed width to enhance a new type of rounded recess, brilliants that illuminate, curved shapes are just some of the strengths. Lobe earrings and rings of a rather classic jewelry, but without neglecting a contemporary and modern style.
Also in this line there are jewels in silver and gold version, with details of kogolong stone, together with the classic small brilliants.
Bizarre, but not too much: Giorgio Visconti enters the time machine and emerges between the late Eighties and early Nineties. The result is the jewelry line called Bizarre. But, in fact, is not at all extravagant, and is instead imbued with the style of the near past.
The jewels have rounded and full shapes, but at the same time geometric and graphic. The collection includes a new line of rose gold rings and earrings combined with kogolong stones and brilliant pavé. For those who don’t remember, kogolong is a volcanic stone, shiny as ceramic but hard as marble, frequently used in goldsmiths. In particular, combined with pink gold.
Although anchored to a period of the recent past, the new jewelry line, in any case, does not lose the usual style of Giorgio Visconti, which combines affordable luxury with the comfortable wearability of his pieces, be they rings or earrings. Next to white or pink gold, there is no shortage of pavé diamonds and a few pearls.
A new maxi-collection by Giorgio Visconti composed of 13 lines of jewelry: it’s called Vie Privée ♦ ︎
What is more valuable than your privacy? Your own private sphere, with affections, predilections, hobbies and even negative experiences, are part of the aspect of life that is not public. And, for this, to must be jealously guarded (even if, looking at the Facebook pages, one would not say that all are of this opinion …). In short, private life is also a jewel that shines. Now even more, with the new Giorgio Visconti collection called Vie Privée.
More than a collection, as is the use of the Piedmontese Maison, Vie Privée is composed of 13 lines of jewels: Charme, Allure, Bonheur, Bizarre, Étoile, Harmonie, Mémoire, Rêve, Liaison, Caresse, Éclat, Joie Jolie . Ideally understands, therefore, different moods: the idea is to revive the jewel not only as an accessory linked to the occasion, but something that can be worn, in its particularity, even every day. Lavinia Andorno
The new Luce collection by Giorgio Visconti includes 22 lines of jewelery ♦ ︎
Specialist in classic gold and diamond jewelery, Giorgio Visconti periodically renews his most significant collections. This is the case of the Luce collection, a collection of jewelry that is renewed, inspired by the Nineties. Within the collection there are 22 lines of jewelry, each with its own personality, but all share a modern and easily wearable style.
In addition to gold and diamonds, the Luce collection also includes jewelery with pearls.
In some cases the stones are cut with a curved surface, in order to follow the contours of the fingers. And the slightly domed look is a lot of part of the jewels that are part of the vast collection, which also uses onyx or Kogolong, a volcanic stone, polished like ceramics and hard as marble. The lines that form part of the Luce collection are called Sirius, Vega, Antares, Lyra, Polaris, Mizar, Libra, Isida, Virgo, Mira, Izar, Polis, Perseus, Swan, Atria, Gemini, Vela, Audra, Electra, Miriam, Aries, Alya.
With VicenzaOro a hundred jewellers in Las Vegas
An expedition of a hundred Italian jewel companies for Jck Las Vegas together with the VicenzaOro platform ♦ ︎
Alessi Domenico, Asolo Gold, Shot & Zilio, Dasan Group – Jessica Jewels, Fratelli Chini, Giorgio Visconti, Gold Art, Hasbani Jewels, Karizia, Lenti & Villasco, Richline Italy. And new entries like Ab Aeterno Watches, C.A. Gold, Dago Jewels Milan, Lancaster Italy, Osigem Forever Unique, Pippo Perez, Quality Aretina, Rome 1947 – Better Silver, Marine Instrument. These are some of the Italian brands that are going to fly to Nevada together with the Italian Exhibition Group to take part in Jck Las Vegas (1-4 June). Ieg is the company that also organizes VicenzaOro and OroArezzo: in the US will leads a hundred Italian companies to the restricted area of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The VicenzaOro format will be enriched with a series of events for sector operators. Objective: to promote the values of Italian jewelery and jewelery in one of the main markets for the consumption of Made in Italy jewelry, which in the first nine months of 2017 recorded a growth of 16% for precious jewelery (data from the Business Department Italian Exhibition Group strategy).
At the Jck Las Vegas the VicenzaOro pavilion will be strategically located at the entrance to the main floor of the event (Shoreline 2) and adjacent to the Plumb Club area, where they exhibit leading manufacturers of jewelery, diamonds and watches. Do not miss the World Forecasting Observatory of jewelery and precious items of VicenzaOro, Trendvision Jewelery + Forecasting, the key theme of the exclusive trend sessions, lasting twenty minutes, which will involve journalists, bloggers and buyers throughout the entire event.
The Light of Giorgio Visconti
The Luce jewelery line designed by Giorgio Visconti: swirling white or pink gold spirals with diamonds ♦
Let there be light. No, it is not the Bible, but one of the productions, Luce (light), by Giorgio Visconti. He has no prophetic ambitions but, just in case, it simply aims to do a bit of joy. Yes, because Luce is the name of a line of jewelry that is part of the Futuro collection, which consists of no less than 22 different types of jewelry. Luce, in fact, does not refer to that caused by the rays of the sun, but from fireworks. Special illuminations, in short, also because the shape of the jewels is reminiscent of the pinwheels that light up on holidays. The circular movement of the jewels creates a kind of hypnotic composition, with thin stems of white gold that almost create a spiral. But earrings, ring and pendant are also available in rose gold with diamonds. Price on request. Lavinia Andorno
Survey: the jewels for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is perfect for giving a jewel. 68% of Italians argue it ♦ ︎
Who knows if Valentine’s Day is the same for everyone? Certainly, according to research conducted on behalf of Inhorgenta, the jewelry fair in Munich (16-19 February), Italians see the jewel as an almost indispensable gift. The per cent emerges from the interviews on 1,118 consumers. Result: for 77% of Italians, a jewel must have a particular value and 40% are careful to choose a single piece. “Our survey shows that those who combine classic design with an individual note have a good chance of making their loved one happy on Valentine’s Day,” says Inhorgenta’s executive director Stefanie Mändlein. You can customize the jewels using, for example, with an engraving or a precious stone of your favorite color. Which? It also depends on the time and trends observed on the catwalks of New York, Paris or Milan. Although, when jewelry and stone are of value, fashion matters less: 64% of Italians are convinced that diamond jewelry in the future will be as current as today. And 68% want necklaces, rings and bracelets to be made of gold and diamonds or materials of the same value.
Also according to the Inhorgenta survey, to increase the value of the gift it is better to donate the jewel on a special day: 68% of Italians recommend to associate jewels with a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day, to increase their emotional value. They accorde whit this opinion both women (73%) and men (63%).
For Giorgio Visconti, a spark is born
The Scintilla (spark) jewelery line presented by Giorgio Visconti ♦ ︎
For Giorgio Visconti, the Scintilla is born. This is the name of the jewelery line that is part of the vast collection that goes by the name of Futuro, which includes as many as 21 different proposals. Revived in VicenzaOro January 2018, the collection has been enriched with new pieces. Those of the Scintilla line include a rigid bracelet, pendant, ring and ear-earring. The style of the jewels takes inspiration from the eight-petaled flower shape, also for the brilliant-cut white brilliance combined with the rose gold. This is fine jewelry, in the typical style of Giorgio Visconti, easily wearable in the most diverse occasions. Lavinia Andorno
The Universo collection by Giorgio Visconti is in white and pink gold with diamonds ♦︎
Giorgio Visconti is one of the jewelery brands born in the Valenza area, the cradle of Italian high jewelery. But, even if it operates in a secluded corner compared to the big cities, it looks far away. Indeed, very far, even to the Universe. This is the name of one of the last 21 collections (gathered under the name of Futuro) radically renewed and presented in the autumn of 2017. Universo is a candidate to stay for a long time in the catalog of the Maison. Giorgio Visconti is also a brand that combines a good craftsmanship with an affordable price, considering the quality of the jewel. The shape of the new Universe is composed of a double drop line, alternating with small flowers made with diamonds. There are two color variations, with the use of white or pink gold, in some cases used together. The price of a ring ranges around 2000 euros. Alessia Mongrando
Giorgio Visconti blossoms with Allure
Giorgio Visconti’s Allure jewelery line: diamonds and precious stones are transformed into flowers ♦ ︎
Allure is a French word that means charm, portamento, distinguished trait, elegance. It was no coincidence that Giorgio Visconti was chosen by one of the 21 jewelery brands in Futuro, the largest collection presented at VicenzaOro September (see also Giorgio Visconti, the future for 21). Within Futuro, there is also a long tradition, understood as a tradition. And the line of jewels that takes the name of Allure testifies to the choice of staying within the classical jewelery binaries. White or pink gold and diamonds with brilliant cut forming petals of flowers that turn into rings, necklaces and earrings. But not only: next to the white diamonds appear the colors of the same classical precious stones, such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Everything very clean, all very bright, all with lots of allure. Margherita Donato
Giorgio Visconti, the Future for 21
Giorgio Visconti anticipates 21 new jewelery lines in the Future, which is now ♦ ︎
Giorgio Visconti looks to the Future. And more, he is even able to create it. The designer of Valenza, however, did not become a magician. Futuro is the name of the new jewelery line presented at VicenzaOro. The collection consists of 21 different lines. Some of these lines have the same name as collections launched in recent years but, indeed, the design has been completely refurbished.
These are jewelery designed to be worn with ease. It’s not unnecessary to say it: there are jewels that can be worn only in specific situations and with proper clothes. Others, as a whole those of the 21 lines of Giorgio Visconti, which were created in order to be paired in a less selective manner. This does not mean that they haven’t a plus.
Among other things, jewels are so many that within this production of the Piedmont Maison are pieces of different impact, although all the bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings are faithful to the company’s established style. Of the 21 lines, here there is one, the Abisso collection, in white gold with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or rubies: you go to the classic on this page. Alessia Mongrando