When Pino Rabolini (1936–2018) founded Pomellato in 1967, he was continuing the heritage of goldsmithing in his Milanese family but wanted to take a different approach to fine jewelry. While so many European jewelers, including Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels, were designing status pieces, Rabolini turned toward women interested in everyday style. In fact, the first few pieces he designed were an homage to the women — actresses, singers and artists — at Bar Jamaica, a popular Milanese bar frequented by the city’s creative set. He wanted to craft pieces for the women of Italy (and eventually the world) who deserved to wear fine jewelry that reflected their dynamic identities, even if they were merely headed to their unassuming local bar or cafe.
Rabolini helped revolutionize the world of fine jewelry by offering women an opportunity to wear colorful gems in their daily lives. Among the brand’s innovations were its advertising campaigns, which included work by leading black-and-white photographers like Gian Paolo Barbieri in the 1970s, Helmut Newton in the 1980s and Alistair Taylor Young, Lord Snowdon and Javier Vallhonrat in the 1990s. In the 2000s, Michel Comte led the brand's shift into color photography for its campaigns.
Pomellato released numerous collections since its inception, and in 1995 added the Dodo brand aimed at a younger audience with more playful shapes and affordable designs. But it was the 2001 Nudo collection that put the brand on the international map, giving the Nudo ring design instant cult status. Nudo, which is Italian for “nude,” seemed the most appropriate name for the ring collection given its simple, prong-free setting. The Nudo ring’s solitaire stone, which has a double-face cut, is completely exposed on all sides save for the bottom. And the band, usually rose gold, is often devoid of any stones or designs. The collection became so popular that, in 2019, Pomellato expanded upon it, adding a sautoir, which can be worn three different ways: as a classic sautoir, a lariat necklace or a double-wrap chain. It also updated the original Nudo ring to include rose-gold bands set with three rows of colored pavé diamonds.
In 2013, Pomellato was acquired by the Kering Group. The Nudo collection remains the most popular collection to date as Pomellato’s team of goldsmiths continues to produce striking jewelry from its Milan headquarters.
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MARCHAK Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 41.51 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
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A cocktail ring band designed by Marchak Paris. This is an absolutely stunning cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the 1970. The geometri...
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Italian Modernist Cocktail Ring In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold With 52.08 Cts Kunzite
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Modern cocktail ring with a large kunzite. Gorgeous oversized modernist ring, crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. This ring was designed as...
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Salavetti Italy Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 23.51 Cts Diamonds Amethyst
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, FL
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MONICA ROSSI Milan For Anaconda Cocktail Ring 19Kt Yellow Gold 5.79 Cts In
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Monica Rossi for Anaconda. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the famed jewelry designer Monica Rossi. This unusual ring has been masterfully hand crafted for Anaconda with baroque patterns in solid yellow gold of 19 karats with a classic incised pattern. The ring is embellished with seven natural purplish iolites. Iolites: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 hexagonal buffed-top step cut (11 x 12 x 5.5 mm) of a natural vivid purplish iolite with a weight of about 4.89 carats. Iolites: Flanked at the sides in bezels settings, with 6 matchings round rose cut iolites with a combined total weight of about 0.90 carats. Weight: 11.4 Grams, (7.45 Dwt.). Size: Actually is size 6.25 and may be sized up or down on special request. Measurements: 24 mm by 15 mm (0.95 x 0.59 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian mark for the assay and warranty of the 19kt gold and signed as follows, "ANACONDA .800 *1923MI". Note: .800/.999 gold, has the exact equivalent assay of 19.22 karats. Monica Rossi She has been designing and creating Anaconda jewelry...
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Located in Miami, FL
A contemporary rosewood ring. This is a contemporary cocktail ring made in Italy with parts carved from natural rosewood and solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish...
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Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Satin Oval Amethyst East West Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail ring designed by Rossella Ugolini, sophisticated geometric domed ring, handcrafted in Italy. The unisex East West Ring is very streamlined and satin finished and has been c...
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Rossella Ugolini Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Love Modern Handcrafted Cabochon Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Ring Made in Italy. This stunning handcrafted ring, made in solid 18k yellow gold, features a modern design wi...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aletto & Co. Natural 14 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Aletto & Co. ring set with a cabochon amethyst that is faceted on the bottom. The weight of the amethyst is approximately 14 carats, and is bezel set. Ring size 6, and can be sized...
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Modernist 18K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set oval mixed cut amethyst weighing approx. 15.75 carats, further adorned with six bead set round brilliant cut diamonds w...
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Vintage 2.70 carat amethyst diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage amethyst and diamond ring is a bold 1980’s design, centered by a cabochon cut amethyst weighing approximately 2.70 carats. The smooth cabochon surface gives th...
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Pomellato 18k Rose Gold Amethyst Harem Cocktail Ring Size 6.5
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Pomellato Harem Cocktail Ring is a bold statement of Italian luxury, finely crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a cluster of rich, deep purple amethysts. The dome-st...
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