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 Burmese Moonstone White Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Starfish Brooch
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold starfish brooch, showcasing 12.54 carats of Burmese cabochon moonstones, 22 white diamonds weighing 0.41 carats an...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Retro Moonstone Sapphire Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Moonstone and Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. It is in the style of the Cartier and Tiffany flower brooches...
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,800
W 1.26 in L 2.37 in
Diamond with Yellow Sapphire Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.28 carats with Yellow Sapphire 1.78 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.2 cm Length: 6.0 cm Total Weight: 9.59 grams ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold diamond horseshoe brooch. This brooch features a large horseshoe motif with old European cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Authentic 19° century Brooch in 18k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif. This cameo was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Cameo 3...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,480
W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Diamond with Black Diamond Pig Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.64 carats with Black Diamond 0.01 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 14.64 grams "We fir...
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed in beautifully detailed 10K white gold ...
10k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary, 18 kt White Gold Diamonds and Ruby Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing contemporary brooch / pendant with a elephant shape, its body is entirely embellished of diamonds, and ruby for eye. All is mounted in 18 Kt white gold. Tot weight 8.21 g Diamonds 1.8 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,380
W 1.54 in L 2.37 in
Spessartite Garnet with Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spessartite Garnet 52.82 carats with Spessartite Garnet 9.81 carats and Diamond 0.63 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.9 cm Length: 6.0 ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree. Accented with one round old min...
Diamond, White Gold
Meteorite with Diamond Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meteorite 16.46 carats with Diamond 0.07 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.4 cm Length: 3.6 cm Total Weight: 9.71 grams "We f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stone, Moonstones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò brooch/pendant mounted with a central stone surrounded by diamonds and moonstones. This pendant /brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in...
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,980
W 1.23 in L 2.29 in
Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 53.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Widt...
Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 2.7 in W 0.91 in D 0.32 in
Alex Jona Spessartite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Balloon Brooch
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind collection, 18 karat white gold balloon brooch, featuring a 11.67 carat cabochon spessartite and 0.30 carats of white diamonds. Alex Jona jewels stand ou...
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.13 in W 0.73 in D 0.22 in
Alex Jona Enamel Diamond 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white & yellow gold turtle brooch, adorned with red enamel and set with white diamonds pavé on paws, tail and head. Alex Jona jewels stand ou...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel