When Enrico Grassi Damiani opened a goldsmith workshop in Valenza, Italy, in 1924, he established a brand that would completely change the jewelry industry. The seductive shapes that he sketched were translated into sculptural gold Damiani necklaces and rings and accented with diamonds and other precious stones, garnering the attention of Italy’s upper class. The jeweler’s designs, inspired by cityscapes as often as they were flowers and other natural-world forms, would find loyal patrons in the wealthy and now are celebrated as timeless works.
Even today, a ring Damiani designed during the early 20th century in tribute to Queen Margherita continues to inspire the Margherita collection with its daisies of diamonds and gold. One of Damiani’s 1920s designs was the Charleston necklace, a collier with a feather shape adorned with approximately 1,000 diamonds, inspired by revolutionary American-born French dancer and singer Josephine Baker, who’d taken to the stage sometimes clad in little more than pearl jewelry and a feather skirt.
For the next 40 years, Damiani maintained its status as the premier jeweler to Italy’s elite, adapting to restrictions on materials during World War II with pieces that saw an innovative integration of metal alloys and iron. After the war, Damiani’s son, Damiano Grassi Damiani, took over the family business and catapulted the Damiani name onto the international stage.
In the 1970s, Damiano led Damiani to become one of De Beers’s main partners, associating the Italian name with luxury and opulence in high-quality diamonds. He also introduced catalogues, which guaranteed fixed pricing, something radical for fine jewelry. In 1976, Damiani won the prestigious Diamonds International Award for its Shark bracelet, which Damiano’s wife, Gabriella Colombo Damiani, designed using two-toned gold and diamonds.
Following Damiano’s death in 1996, Gabriella took the helm, bringing on her three children — Silvia, Guido and Giorgio — to help oversee the company’s creative direction. In the 2000s, its expansion included new boutiques around the world as well as celebrity collaborations, such as the line of jewelry designed by actor Brad Pitt and goldsmiths in Valenza now available for customers as the D.Side.
Other celebrity partnerships included Sharon Stone, who collaborated on the Maji line to support clean water in Africa, and the Sophia Loren collection, which was inspired by the iconic style of the Italian actress. In 2009, Damiani designed the Harlequin Fantasy Bra for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show. The garment took 15 artisans more than 800 hours to craft by hand using 2,355 colorless and cognac-colored diamonds.
Today, the company continues to innovate creatively on its heritage with an eye toward the future, from the timeless Belle Époque collection, inspired by the sketches of founder Enrico Grassi Damiani, to diamond-adorned Apple watch covers.
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DAMIANI 54P Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Warranty Card Dec 2007
By Damiani
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 25160603 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: DAMIANI ■ Product Name: Diamond Bracelet ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 54P Diamonds / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 8 inches Width: 1 inch wide Markings: “T...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with our 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet. this 51.7 gram bracelet is adorned with 2.13 carats of sparkling diamonds and 24.95 carats of st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet Details: 18k white gold, centering 3 oval modified brilliant-cut aquamarines approx. 2.85 cts., set throughout with round diamonds ap...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7.5 inches Width: 1 inch wide Markings: “T864” "750" M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This bracelet is made of 18K white gold and weighs 15.6 grams, giving it a strong yet elegant feel. Its polished finish brings out a bright shine, while the design stays simple and t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Bracelet w/ Cert
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover refined elegance with this Cartier Diamond Cross Pendant Bracelet, a testament to the brand's exquisite craftsmanship. This bracelet is meticulously crafted from 18k white g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Stretch Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
An exclusive, flexible bracelet, handcrafted in 18-karat white gold. The design features a majestic, sculptural herringbone pattern with thick, rounded, and polished elements, embell...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian-era bracelet, crafted in the early 1900s, crafted in 18k white gold in a timeless design. Weighing 18.6 grams, the bracelet measures 6 inches in length and 3/8 inch in...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet Marked: 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18 cm (Length) 1.8 cm (Width) 2.68 mm - 3.35 mm (Pearl) 38.1 grams in weight. ** All dimensions ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet showcases vivid green emeralds surrounded by an impressive display of brilliant diamonds set in luxurious 18K white gold. The rich color of the emeralds create...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bracelet by Fiessler 18K Yellow & White Gold
By Louis Fiessler
Located in La Jolla, CA
Fine Quality 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bracelet by Louis Fiessler Beautifully crafted Diamond Bracelet features nine Diamond sections containing 90 White Round Brilliant Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,990Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 7.5 in
18K White Gold 15.54 Carat Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond Wedding Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond Wedding Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 15.54 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 1.58 carats of diamond. It measures 7.5 inches long in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sophisticated, this 18K white gold bracelet showcases 5.52 carats of brilliant diamonds accented by 3.97 carats of richly colored emeralds. Measuring 6.75 inches in leng...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7.5 inches Width: 0.50 inches wide Markings: “T1365...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkling Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Art Deco style, geometric openwork design and mill grain decoration. Set with 4 princess-cut diamonds totalling 0.60 ct, framed by 352 circular-cut diamonds totalling 6.10 ct. The diamonds are of G/H colour and vs clarity. The great à jour work can be admired from the back. The integrated clasp is almost invisible and protected by two security guards...
Diamond, White Gold
Estate Damiani Emerald and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By Damiani
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Damiani Emerald and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. Oval Emerald and 3.5ctw of Diamonds 7" Length 11mm Wide 45.3 Grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 18K White Gold and Diamond Bracelet by Damiani, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 3 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold