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 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold serpent ring. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent q...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eye is set with one white diamond of a total of 0.01 ct. Ring size US 6.5- EU ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eyes set with two white diamond eyes, carats 0.02. Ring size US 6- EU 12. Can ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eyes are set with 2 white diamonds. Ring size US 6.5- EU 12. Can be sized to any speci...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Serpent Ring, 0.48ct, Italy
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat yellow gold diamond serpent ring featuring eighty-seven micro set diamonds weighing 0.48 carats, F-G color, VS clarity. Signed Alex Jona. Size U...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold diamond coil serpent ring featuring 77 round white diamonds, F color, VVS1 Clarity, weighing 0.50 carats in to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k yellow gold snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Victorian snake ring is a bold antique design from the 1900’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold. The serpent motif brings wonderful symbolism and character, long associa...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Diamond
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage ring crafted from 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is snake-shaped, and the head is set with a small octagonal-cut diamond. The front features a chiseled finish. The ring is ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Statement Bypass Ring - 10k Serpent
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Bypass Theme: Coiled Snake, Serpent Features: Etched Detailing M...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twisted Snake Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rebirth and Protection Egyptian Snake
Located in London, GB
The wadjet twists and turns as it encircles your finger protecting you at every turn. A symbol of sovereignty, royalty and divine authority the snake will guide you on your life path as you shed your skin on the journey of rebirth. Your ring will come in a custom pouch and a poem card that reads "eco eco shhhhh the gods they speak forever protected for lives" This ring is easy to wear day or night, black tie or casual. Made in 18k yellow gold we can make it to any specifications and even add a third eye gem of your liking. You can also choose white gold as seen in the video. I wear my ring...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Unisex, Sculptural Design, Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
Classic 10K yellow gold snake ring featuring a clean, sculptural serpent design with no gemstones, highlighting its smooth and minimal aesthetic. The elongated form measures approxim...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive English antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique snake ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This yellow gold snake has been modelled in the form of two entwined snakes*, incorporating details of the snake's eyes and anatomical structure. The shoulders and shank of this antique ring are comprised of the wound body and tails of the snakes. The hallmarks to the interior of the shank include the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's head), the mark for 18k gold (18), the date letter for 1898 (c) and the maker's mark. This exceptional antique Victorian snake jewelry is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire. NOTE* Snakes were a universally popular expression of eternal love or a powerful symbol of wisdom. Condition This antique Victorian snake ring...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
