Bottega Veneta, long celebrated for its exceptional leather goods, is now extending its legacy to the world of fine jewelry. Under the guidance of creative director Matthieu Blazy, the Italian fashion house has unveiled its debut fine jewelry collection.
The meticulously crafted 15-piece jewelry line solidifies Bottega Veneta’s distinctive aesthetic into 18-karat gold.
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True to Bottega Veneta’s Italian roots, each piece is handmade in Vicenza, the city where the brand opened its first atelier in 1966. Often referred to as the ‘City of Gold,’ Vicenza has been a center of goldsmithing and jewelry-making since the 14th century, when 150 artisans came together to form the Constitution of the Guild of Goldsmiths of Vicenza.
Given this rich history coupled with Bottega Veneta’s modern reputation, it’s hardly surprising (but nonetheless welcoming) to hear that each piece in the fine jewelry collection is handmade using only the highest quality, ethically sourced materials.
Comprising rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, the debut collection is divided into three families: Drop, Primavera and Catena, each of which captures a different aspect of Bottega Veneta’s heritage and Blazy’s artistic vision.
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The Drop family takes its name from Bottega Veneta’s signature Drop motif, and sees the organic natural shape reimagined into a range of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. Available in lustrous yellow or shimmering white gold, both options are set with hand-selected, impeccably placed diamonds.
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The Primavera family, by contrast, takes inspiration from the intricate beauty of wildflowers, featuring diamonds embedded into two necklaces, a ring and two sets of earrings. Each design in this collection captures the fleeting beauty of a blossoming field, with diamonds and finely crafted gold coming together to reflect the craftsmanship of Italian artisans.
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The Catena family rounds out the collection with an aesthetic inspired by antique Venetian chandeliers, invoking the opulence of old-world Italy. In keeping with Bottega Veneta’s commitment to versatility, the Catena pieces include two bracelets that can be seamlessly combined to form a necklace.
The new fine jewelry collection is available at Bottega Veneta boutiques worldwide and at bottegaveneta.com.
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