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 Infinito Bicolored Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Firenze, IT
The Damiani necklace composed by black cord with white gold pendant attached, partly set with diamonds and a with a small rose gold band. Mounted in 18Kt White and rose gold Fully ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Damiani Brad Pitt Diamond 7 Station Drop Yellow Gold Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond 7 Station Drop Necklace by Brad Pitt for Damiani. With Round brilliant cut diamonds E-G color, VS-SI clarity total weight approximately 0.52ct. This necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Damiani Diamond Drop White Gold Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace by Damiani. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.72 ct. This necklace comes with Box, Certific...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Damiani Infinito Snake Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Damiani
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Designer: Damiani Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 11 Grams Pendant Diameter: 1.3" x 1.3" Necklace Length: 18" Necklace Closure Type: Lobster Cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fleur De Lis Design Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Fleur De Lis design diamond pendant necklace. 0.48 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI clarity. 18-karat white gold. Accommodated with an up to date a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Spinel & Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 pear shape green spinel weighing 2.08ct. Center stone is surrounded by and hung from round brilliant diamond accents weighing 0.55tcw. ...
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
Handcrafted 18K White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Drop Necklace, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular 18-karat white gold necklace made entirely by hand by our artisans and composed of 82 pear cut Brazilian aquamarines, all mobile pendants separated from each other by dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$892Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9 in W 0.07 in D 0.15 in L 9 in
14K Yellow Gold Drop Station Necklace with Pear-Shaped Ruby Gemstone Charms
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday style with this elegant 14k yellow gold drop station necklace, adorned with pear-shaped pink gemstones totaling 2.5 carats. Each stone is bezel-set and delicate...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Bar Diamond Drop Necklace, 14K Gold Diamond Station Taper, NK6361
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly sexy beautiful 14k white gold station bar pendant drop dripping with diamonds provides a look that is very modern yet classic! This necklace is very fashionable and c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold "4 Leaf Clover" Diamond pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k White Gold "4 Leaf Clover" Diamond pendant with diamonds on the front and a spiral design on the back. On a split chain with options of 15 or 16 inc...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ceramic 18k White Gold Diamond Drop Necklace Suite
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
This striking Cartier suite, crafted with a captivating geometric design, features a ceramic drop necklace and matching earrings. Each piece is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds se...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond 2-tone Gold Drop Pendant Necklace. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 1.55tcw. Hand-crafted 14K and 18K White and Yellow Gold mounting. Suspended from ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Aquamarine Citrine Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Cabochon Aquamarine , cabochon Citrine and Diamond Pendant Necklace mounted in 18 kt white gold Round brillant cut diamonds weighting approximately 0,28 carats. The ne...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 3.45 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,380 / item
D 0.44 in Dm 1.13 in
Annamaria Cammilli "Sultana" Medium Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Vision collection, medium size Sultana pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karat Black Lava, Natural Beige and White Ice gold. Three ruffles in white, beige ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$116,000Sale Price|25% Off
L 18 in
Alexander 8.43 Carats Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful classic diamond pendant necklace. Simple yet modern, high jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 8.43 carat round brilliant cut diamond. EGL certified J color grade and SI2 cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.68 Carat Diamond Beaded Drop Station Necklace
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Modern 14K yellow gold station necklace featuring 140 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.68 carats with sparkling pavé diamond drops on a polished gold bead chain. Elegant, contempo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Fine Jewelry White Diamond White Gold Drop Link Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Necklace Diamond 45-RND-1,42-G/VS1A Diamond 270-RND-4,43-G/VS2A Weight 20.55 grams Length 40 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
12.34 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
One of a Kind cocktail natural Colombian emerald pendant, supper clean and brilliant natural Colombian emeralds with diamond accents, made of 18K Yellow Gold Details: feature six(6) natural AAA Colombian Emeralds Approx. 12.00 carats 0.12 carats Diamond Color G-H/ Clarity S1-S2 Emeralds Weighting 12.34 cwt Diamond Weighting 0.12 cwt Emerald Color ~ Medium Light Green The Emeralds & Diamond Bezel set 18K...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani 18KT Yellow and White Gold Bib Necklace with 4.92Ct. Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
“The history of Damiani jewellery is that of an Italian family strongly tied to tradition and passion for goldsmith art". This 18 karat yellow and wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Diamond Drop Cluster White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Drop Cluster Pendant Necklace by Damiani. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.19ct. This necklace comes with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Damiani Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pearl Pendant Necklace by Damiani. With round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.70ct VS1 clarity, G color 1 cultured pearl 10mm This ...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Damiani BLASONI Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Blasoni Diamond Pendant Necklace by Damiani. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 0.01 ct. This necklace comes with Box, Cer...
Diamond, 18k Gold