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 Knot Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, knot bangle bracelet. Dimensions: 2.29 in. H x 2.43 in. W x 0.43 in. D 58 mm. H x 62 mm. W x 12 mm. D Alex ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold bangle bracelet set with two brilliant cut white diamonds weighi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet with green,blue and red enamel. Snake-shaped jewels always have a particular charm and denote grace, seduction and mystery. In many civi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lion Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally rare Cartier bangle from the 1960s is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcases finely hand-engraved textures that beautifully evoke the richness of a lion’s ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Pearl and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning bracelet is beautiful showcasing a multitude of salt water pearls and twenty diamonds. The diamonds are VS/VS2 G/H set in 14k yellow gold and is very substantial.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
18K Gold and Emerald Bangle Bracelet, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
18K Gold bangle bracelet with faceted, round emeralds all around. Intricate wire work by highly skilled and talented Indian goldsmiths. Hinged for easy on and off. Clasp is a scre...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds and green,blue and red enamel, the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as shown in the video. Snake-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant bangle, it features 5 pink sapphires weighing 0.15 carat and 4 white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.10 carat. The pink sapphires are of vivid colour, with excellent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White G...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer bangle bracelet hand made in 18 Karat yellow gold. This bracelet is finished in Byzantine style with the unique velvet look on the background. The bracelet featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,750
H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 2.05 in
18karat Gold Two Tone Rose Gold White Gold Diamonds Pave Fashion Bangle Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat Gold Two Tone Rose Gold White Gold Diamonds Pave Fashion Bangle Bracelet This 18K solid gold, 2 Tone ( Rose Gold & White Gold) Hinge C...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$10,592
H 2.37 in W 0.28 in L 2.7 in
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Bangle, Bracelet Set with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold eternity bangle set with a large diamond solitaire and many small brilliant-cut diamonds. Set with a large solitaire and c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Intense Yellow Round Diamonds and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant bangle, it features beautiful intense yellow round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.80 carat. The diamonds are of fine quality and clarity, with good brilliance and lustre. ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Ribbed Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
What is more classic than a bangle bracelet? Nothing! This 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet has a slightly twisted ribbed look and is oval in shape for your comfort while also be...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,750
Dm 2.25 in L 6.5 in
Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Round and Baguette Diamonds 18 Karat Gold, 2.48 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K yellow gold with 2.48 carats of fine round brilliant & Baguette cut diamonds. This hinged bangle features 82 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold