When Pino Rabolini (1936–2018) founded Pomellato in 1967, he was continuing the heritage of goldsmithing in his Milanese family but wanted to take a different approach to fine jewelry. While so many European jewelers, including Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels, were designing status pieces, Rabolini turned toward women interested in everyday style. In fact, the first few pieces he designed were an homage to the women — actresses, singers and artists — at Bar Jamaica, a popular Milanese bar frequented by the city’s creative set. He wanted to craft pieces for the women of Italy (and eventually the world) who deserved to wear fine jewelry that reflected their dynamic identities, even if they were merely headed to their unassuming local bar or cafe.
Rabolini helped revolutionize the world of fine jewelry by offering women an opportunity to wear colorful gems in their daily lives. Among the brand’s innovations were its advertising campaigns, which included work by leading black-and-white photographers like Gian Paolo Barbieri in the 1970s, Helmut Newton in the 1980s and Alistair Taylor Young, Lord Snowdon and Javier Vallhonrat in the 1990s. In the 2000s, Michel Comte led the brand's shift into color photography for its campaigns.
Pomellato released numerous collections since its inception, and in 1995 added the Dodo brand aimed at a younger audience with more playful shapes and affordable designs. But it was the 2001 Nudo collection that put the brand on the international map, giving the Nudo ring design instant cult status. Nudo, which is Italian for “nude,” seemed the most appropriate name for the ring collection given its simple, prong-free setting. The Nudo ring’s solitaire stone, which has a double-face cut, is completely exposed on all sides save for the bottom. And the band, usually rose gold, is often devoid of any stones or designs. The collection became so popular that, in 2019, Pomellato expanded upon it, adding a sautoir, which can be worn three different ways: as a classic sautoir, a lariat necklace or a double-wrap chain. It also updated the original Nudo ring to include rose-gold bands set with three rows of colored pavé diamonds.
In 2013, Pomellato was acquired by the Kering Group. The Nudo collection remains the most popular collection to date as Pomellato’s team of goldsmiths continues to produce striking jewelry from its Milan headquarters.
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Pomellato Rare Sterling Silver Pitcher in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pomellato sterling silver pitcher, in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 8'' in height by 11'' from handle...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Sterlig Silver Art Deco' style Jug by POMELLATO
By Pomellato
Located in VALENZA, IT
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Sterling Silver
Rare Pomellato Sterling Silver Pitcher in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pomellato sterling silver pitcher, in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 11'' in height by 8'' from handle...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
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Sterling Silver
$1,727 / item
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Jug by Süe & Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930
By Gallia, Christofle, Louis Sue, Andre Mare
Located in Paris, FR
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Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher, Picasso Style, France, 1950
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, England
Discover this beautiful ceramic stoneware pitcher, inspired by Picasso's artistic style of the 1950s. This pitcher, with its abstract patterns and soft colors of beige, brown and blu...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Classic Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Ovoid with asymmetrical mouth flowing into faceted and elongated handle with stylized seed and flower termin...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Eugene Deutch Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
By Eugene Deutch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This glazed ceramic pitcher was made by noted Hungarian-born studio potter Eugene Deutch (1904-1959). Deutch studied under modernist sculptor Constantin Brancusi in Paris before emig...
Ceramic
Thermos Caraffe Pitcher in Goatskin by Aldo Tura, Mid-Century Modern
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Thermos bottle in brown goatskin and brass by Aldo Tura, circa 1960.
Brass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
The Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432A, was conceived by the renowned artist Johan Rohde in 1920. Known for its timeless elegance and innovative minimalist aesthetic,...
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Whiting sterling silver pitcher in elegant, Art Deco style from 1911, with an engraving dedicated to a horse racing contest. It measures 14 2/3'' in height by 9 1/2'' from handle to spout by 7 1/2'' in depth, weighs 39.2 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Originally in Massachusetts, Whiting Manufacturing Company relocated to New York in 1875. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles Osborne...
Silver, Sterling Silver
TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Mexican mid-century modern Sterling silver pitcher by Tane Orfebres. The pitcher's body is hammered. The pitcher's weight is 1039 grams. (33.4046 Troy ounces). Tane Orfebres was ...
Sterling Silver
$1,391 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Silver Pitcher, Italy Crystal CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Italian Silver & Crystal Claret Jug – Decorative Glass Pitcher with Etched Leaves, Bird & Human Mask Handle, Circa 1880s An exceptional antique Italian silver and glass clar...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432A, envisioned by the renowned artist Johan Rohde in 1920. Known for its timeless elegance and innovative minimalistic look, this i...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Hamilton Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hamilton sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering body, raised foot, scrolled bracket handle, and helmet mouth. Reeding. Fully marked inc...
Sterling Silver