Before he got into the jewelry business, Giorgio Jona worked on the stock exchange. His passion for antiques collecting led him to abandon the financial world in favor of trading antique art and gemstones for creating jewelry. When his son, Alex, joined the Italian jewelry purveyor that Giorgio had founded in 1961, the Jona brand began to offer elegant jewelry 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.
Vibrant precious stones collected from around the world are a common fixture in Jona jewelry, 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 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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Jona Tanzanite Blu Sapphires White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with two cushion cut tanzanite weighing 2.42 carats surrounded by 0.15 carats of blu sapphir...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,830 / item
W 0.36 in L 0.36 in
Tanzanite and Diamond Cushion Shape Stud Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Cushion cut tanzanite studs with diamonds in...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Blue Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Cushion cut tanzanite studs with diamonds in...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.48 in L 0.63 in
18K White Gold Taper Baguette Tanzanite Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k white gold channel set taper baguette tanzanite diamond art deco style stud earrings. Art deco style color and culture all come together to inspire this pyramid shaped 18 karat ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,870 / item
W 0.4 in L 0.56 in
Cushion Shaped Tanzanite Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Cushion cut tanzanite studs with diamonds in...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,500 / item
Tanzanite 18 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.36 carats tanzanite and .44 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Handmade solitaire light blue round sapphire stud earrings in 18k white gold. Minimal and elegant with talon-shaped claws and an open basket setting...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 1.20 carats of baguette and round sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHN...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,949Sale Price|35% Off
Tanzanite & Diamond Stud Earrings Studded in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These are an elegant Royal blue Tanzanite & diamond stud earrings studded in 18k gold features 2 pieces of oval shaped Royal blue Tanzanite weight 2.73 carats with diamonds weight ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,499Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Earrings Studded in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an elegant & modern style blue sapphire & diamond earrings studded in 18k white gold features 34 pieces of blue sapphire weight 5.33 carat with 32 pieces of baguette shaped diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Star Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is beautifully detailed with 1.12 carats of tourmaline & multi sapphire. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Square cut bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Tanzanite Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.1 carats tanzanite, .05 carats blue sapphire and .24 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Jona Coral White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold mediterranean coral clip-on earrings featuring ten white diamonds. Dimensions : H 0.92 in x Dm 1.08 in x D 0.36 in ...
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jona Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with two cushion cut Tanzanite weighing 4 carats in total. Clips can be mounted upon request. Di...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jona Tanzanite Blu Sapphires White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with two cushion cut tanzanite weighing 2.86 carats surrounded by 0.20 carats of blu sapphires an...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings set with a crazy cut Quartz over Lapis Lazuli, weighing 5.6 carats. Clips can be mounted upon reques...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings with 0.42 carats of white diamonds, F color, VS1 clarity. Diameter : 0.41 in / 10.48 mm Al...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jona Red Spinel and Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold earrings showcasing a pair of cushion cut intense red spinels weighing 1.23 total carats. The top portion of the ear...
Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jona Black Diamond White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings set with two round rose cut black diamonds weighing 2.65 carats, surrounded by 18 brilliant cut whit...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Jona Rose Cut Black Diamond Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold stud earrings showcasing a pair of rose cut black diamonds weighing 1.70 tota...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold small hoop earrings set with 22 white diamonds weighing 0,61 carats. Dimensions: H 0.80 in x W 0.68 in x D 0.08 i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jona Ruby 18 Karat Pink Gold Post Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold stud earrings showcasing 10 cabochon Burmese rubies. Posts and friction backs for pierced ears. Dimensions : L 0.49 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings set with a crazy cut Quartz over Lapis Lazuli weighing 5.6 carats. Clips can be mounted upon request...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.19 in W 0.44 in D 0.19 in L 0.44 in
Jona Burmese Jade Quartz Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings set with a crazy cut Quartz over Burmese Jade and Mother of Pearl, weighing 5.6 carats. Clips can be...
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold