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 Black Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two hand carved black agate oval curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not on...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two black agate oval curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their...
Agate, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two black agate oval intertwining curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not o...
Agate, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Agate Interlocking Curb Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two hand carved black agate oval interlocking curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two black agate oval curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Agate Yellow Gold Brushed Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings, suspending two hand carved black agate oval curb links. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not onl...
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Dangle Earrings #21724
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Dangle Earrings These 14K yellow gold earrings feature a timeless and minimalist design, crafted for everyday elegance. With their warm, radiant glow and ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ebony Earrings - NATURAL GROUMETTE collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: These elegant earrings from the Micheletto collection combine the luxurious appeal of 18 karat yellow gold with the rich, sophisticated beauty of ebony wood. Originally ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.10 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Hanging Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold hanging drop earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx. The earrings are designed with 2 sections . The top section features Black Onyx in a p...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Made in Italy by Micheletto 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ebony Twist Earrings
By Micheletto
Located in Troy, MI
Elegant & timeless, these gorgeous, fine 18 karat yellow gold and ebony twist dangle earrings look fantastic with everything from the office to your little black dress! Ebony is a highly prized, ornamental wood, so dense that it takes a bright polish & can actually sink in water. Carved for centuries, sometimes found in ancient mummy tombs, also traditionally used for fine piano...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Black Onyx Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black onyx 6 carats approx. Diamonds 0.80 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition This exquisite Chakra Long Necklace is crafted w...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold 1970s Drop Hoop Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Diamond and Black Enamel Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s. A striking pair of vintage diamond and black enamel hoop earrings, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold during t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
