When Alex Jona joined the Italian jewelry purveyor that his father, Giorgio Jona, had founded in 1961, the Jona brand began to offer elegant bracelets, cufflinks, necklaces and other accessories 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.
Alex travels frequently, and precious stones collected from around the world are a common fixture in Jona jewelry — he personally designs pieces 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, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, 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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Alex Jona Coral Pearl Onyx Multi Strand Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 10 row mediterranean coral, onyx, fresh and sea water pearl necklace, with a 18 Karat yellow gold c...
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Pink Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Five Strand Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, five strand necklace, featuring 348.52 carats of fine pink and green tourmaline from Afghanistan with a 18 karat yellow gold clasp. Dimensions: L x 19 in...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$7,707 / item
Alex Jona Amethyst Faceted Briolette Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, Five Strand Faceted Briolette Amethyst Necklace with a 18kt Yellow Gold Clasp. Dimensions: 1.96 in. W x 18.89 in. L. - 5 cm. W x 48 cm. L Alex Jona jewels sta...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Keshi Pearl Aquamarine White Gold Sautoir Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold sautoir long necklace featuring 90 keshi pearls weighting 43 carats in total and aquamarines. Keshi Pearl Widt...
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
$3,538 / item
Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Thin Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace with 31.69 carats of briolette cut ice diamonds. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,751 / item
Alex Jona Amazonite Multi-Strand Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Amazonite 82 cm-32"long necklace consisting of 25 bead strands with gold plated sterling silver accents. Alex Jona jewels stand ...
Amazonite
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangling Drop Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain necklace featuring 7.56 carats of pink sapphire briolette cut dangling drops. Total length: 18.11"- 45c...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Multistrand Peridot Beaded Four-Strand Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold multi-strand necklace of peridots 18 karat yellow gold . Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spec...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Amethyst Chalcedony Yellow Gold Soutoir Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst and chalcedony soutoir long necklace. Dimensions: L 55in/140cm, W 0.30in/7.6mm. Alex Jona jewels ...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Peridot Amethyst Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Strand Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold multi-strand necklace, featuring 550 carats of peridots, amethysts and carnelians. Length: 18.5 to 19.3 inch ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Drop 18 Karat White Gold Thin Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace alternating 19.55 carats in total of briolette cut white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity. Alex Jona ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Onyx White Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold necklace, suspending an onyx disk set with white diamonds weighing 0.42 carats . Dimensions: L x 68 cm, L x 26....
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Grey Keshi South Sea and Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, 35.43 in / 90 cm long sautoir necklace featuring 40 keshi grey Tahiti pearls, 9 baroque Tahiti grey pearls, a...
Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$268Sale Price|45% Off
AJD Elegantly Dramatic Red Coral & Black Onyx Double Strand 17" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Double strand of highly polished glowing natural black Onyx (18 mm) enhanced with rondels of natural red Bamboo Coral set in this double strand necklace with gold tone easy to use ho...
Coral, Opal, Onyx, Mixed Metal
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
Faceted Tanzanite Beads Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Tanzanite beads necklace, comprising of 567 carats of Tanzanite beaded in 9 strands. Clasp is made out of silver. Certificate can be provided...
Tanzanite, Silver
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Multi-Strand "" Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning multi-strand pearl tots add necklace is fitted with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp. The necklace weighs in at 88.1 grams and is marked 14k 585
Pearl, 14k Gold
$585
W 0.63 in D 0.63 in L 17 in
Yellow Gold Filled Necklace with Briolette Amethysts and Briolette Peridots
Located in Berkeley, CA
This piece is very dazzling! It's three dimensional movement allows it to sparkle catching all angles of light. It dances around your neck with beautiful shades of purple and green a...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
$558Sale Price|20% Off
Five Strand Crystal Encrusted Leopard Statement Necklace By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece - 17" length with additional 4.5" extender chain - 4" x 1.75" leopard head focal area - Antique gold tone - Crystal pavé - Ci...
Red Garnet and Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add to your collection with this stunning Garnet and Gold necklace! Circa mid-20th century, this multi-strand necklace features 8 beaded rows ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Faceted Blue Topaz Briolette Drop Necklace, 14 Karat White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Faceted Blue Topaz Briolette Drop Necklace weighing 200 carats. Length: 17.25 inches, 14K White Gold Clasp.
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1981 Chanel Cut Crystal and Pearl Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and highly collectable long Chanel sautoir dating from 1981. No clasp, goes over the head and can be worn long or layered. Red cut crystal and faux pearls in a gold tone metal setting. Small circular gold Chanel tag...
Pearl
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace with Diamond Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace With Diamond Clasp 18 Kt Yellow Gold This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 200 Ct of fine bead...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent African Inspired Multi-Strand Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Very rare unusual multi strand necklace recalling certain designs of the dresses from the YSL 1967 haute couture African collection. Crafted with wood, variou...
Base Metal
SeidenGang Green & Pink Tourmaline Greek God Helios Multi-Strand Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in New York, NY
A unique collar necklace, showcasing a cameo of the Greek god Helios mounted on his chariot. Accented by cabochon green and pink tourmalines on the pendant. Attached to four uniquely...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine and Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace, with the length of 17.75" and the beads ranging from 2.50MMto 4.50...
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
Alex Jona Amethyst Faceted Briolette Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, Five Strand Faceted Briolette Amethyst Necklace with a 18kt Yellow Gold Clasp. Dimensions: 1.96 in. W x 18.89 in. L. - 5 cm. W x 48 cm. L Alex Jona jewels st...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Amethyst Faceted Briolette Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, Five Strand Faceted Briolette Amethyst Necklace with a 18kt Yellow Gold Clasp. Dimensions: 1.96 in. W x 18.89 in. L. - 5 cm. W x 48 cm. L Alex Jona jewels st...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Burmese Red Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold gold chain necklace, featuring 34.30 carats of Burmese Red Spinels, cabochon beads. Dimensions: 18.11 in. L x...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Fire Opal Kyanite Chalcedony Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold multi-strand necklace, featuring 191 carats of fire opal, 230 carats of kyanite and 25 pieces of chalcedony. ...
Chalcedony, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold