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
$2,450
W 0.87 in D 0.24 in L 1.34 in
18K Gold Lapis Lazuli Butterfly Carving Turquoise Moonstone Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 Karat yellow gold lapis lazuli butterfly carving turquoise moonstone diamond pendant brooch. The process of making this pendant brooch set i...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k 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
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
Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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
Stone, Moonstones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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
18 Karat Rose Gold Starfish Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful pendant is in a shape of starfish which is decorated by round colourless diamonds in total of 0.22 Carat. The total m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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
$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...
Ruby with Diamond Horse Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 27.20 carats, Diamond 2.65 carats with Yellow Diamond 0.07 carat and Black Diamond 0.015 carat Brooch/ Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonstone Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Pendant in 18 karats white gold. Round shape, this white gold pendant is decorated with a moonstone in the center, with an entourage of alternating blu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
18kt White Gold Parrot Brooch Pendant with Diamonds & Sapphires
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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