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 Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli cuff bracelet with a 18 karat brushed yellow gold clasp. Dimensions: L 17 cm / 6.69 in - H 2 cm / 0....
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,434 / item
Alex Jona Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet with Burmese Spinel bead pendants, total carats 14.85. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Tahitian Black Grey Pearl Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stainless steel bangle bracelet featuring two Tahitian grey pearls. Dimension : W 2.32 in/ 58,92 mm X H 2.08 in / 53 mm Internal :...
Black Pearl, Pearl, Stainless Steel, Steel
$2,434 / item
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet with pink sapphire bead pendants. total carats 15.20, Dimen...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold chain bracelet, alternating white and pink Japanese Akoya pearls. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for th...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Black and Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond bracelet, featuring 4.80 carats of briolette cut black & ice diamonds. Total length: 7.5 in. Alex Jo...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat black Rhodium white gold diamond bracelet, featuring 9.25 carats of briolette cut black diamonds. Total length: 7.5 in. ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold diamond bracelet, featuring 9.80 carats of briolette cut black diamonds. Total length: 7.5 in. Alex Jona jewe...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020
Located in New York, NY
Ebony, Vermillion wood, Lone Mountain turquoise, lapis lazuli, yellow gold and sterling silver height inlay cuff, with stones and wood set in a...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
$8,950
W 1.13 in D 0.88 in L 8.75 in
Retro 4-Strand Cultured Pearl, 18k White Gold, and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro pearl, white gold, and diamond bracelet. Comprising 4 strands of pearls each with 22 white pearls. (Overtone: cream/slight rose, Surface: lightly blemished, Luster: hig...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aaron Basha 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sports Charm Bracelet
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
Indulge yourself with this fantastically designed charm bracelet from Aaron Basha! The bracelet is made of 18K white gold and is comprised of heart-shaped links. Dangling from the li...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pink Porcelain Rare 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with five delicate pink porcelain motifs. Featuring the maison’s iconic clover-inspired Alh...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$45,500Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional original bracelet by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and weighing approximately 50 grams. This striking design features an intricate, richly textur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bonato 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Orange Quartz Beaded Dangle Charm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
The beautiful and elegant charm bracelet was designed by Bonato Oliviero Gioielli and is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The fine rolo link chain will fit up to a 6.5" wrist and is...
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18K White Gold South Sea Pearl And Tahitian Pearl : 12-13 mm metal: 9.0 g.
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Faceted Jaspis Beads & Tahitian Pearl Men's Bracelet
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
Introducing a luxurious men’s bracelet featuring faceted 8mm jaspis beads in beautiful natural tones, interspersed with 8-10mm gray Tahitian pearls. Stru...
Pearl, Jasper
$1,130
W 0.28 in L 7.09 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Woven Hair Pearl Locket Multi-Strand Chain Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian multi-strand chain bracelet crafted in 18K gold. The central detail is made of woven hair. The locket is surrounded by seed pearls. Has a safe closure ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Tahitian Pearl White Gold Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl and Tahitian: 11-12 mm 4g. Bangle
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this station Evil Eye bracelet to your look! Crafted of 14k Gold and 0.26 ct. of Round Sparkly natural Diamonds and 0.27 ct. of shiny blue sapphires. Diamond Color and Clarity GH...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian Pearl Black Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1 Carat 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium bypass bangle bracelet featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 13-14 mm with black Diamonds weighing 1.00 carat. Pearl Quality: AA Luster: AAA, Excellent Nacre: V...
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold chain bracelet, alternating white and pink Japanese Akoya pearls. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for th...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet with Burmese red spinel bead pendants. Dimensions: 7.08 in. L x 0.51 in. W - 18 cm. L x 1.2 cm. ...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold chain bracelet, alternating white and pink Japanese Akoya pearls. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for th...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet with pink sapphire bead pendants. Dimension: L 7.67 in / 19...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold