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Roberto Coin

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In his debut Appassionata collection in 1996, Italian designer Roberto Coin (b. 1944) made the ruby a core element of his designs. Inspired by ancient Egyptian and Burmese traditions of wearing a ruby against the skin as a talisman of love, joy and protection, Coin set a small ruby on the inside of his necklaces, rings and bracelets. The hidden ruby became Coin’s signature as he launched his brand as a groundbreaking innovator in quality Italian craftsmanship.

Coin’s talent lies in working with precious metals and creating unexpected designs by combining white, rose and yellow gold. Coin was initially a successful hotelier before leaving that career to pursue his passion for jewelry. Although he was born in Venice, Coin chose to set up his studio in Vicenza, Italy. Known as the “City of Gold,” Vicenza is the heart of the Italian gold and jewelry industry, boasting over 700 years of goldsmithing heritage.

Coin was interested in bringing new technology into Italian jewelry manufacturing, such as using machines originally intended to weave metal for car exhaust pipes to spin the gold wires for his jewelry. Coin’s brand produces hundreds of unique and limited-edition jewelry pieces every year and draws inspiration from the great Italian craft traditions as well as art, history and mythology.

Along with the signature ruby, the Appassionata collection’s most enduring legacy is the masterful fabric-like texture of the woven threads of gold. The technique of interlocking gold links that characterizes this series creates a beautiful basket weave that strengthens and elongates each piece’s life, rendering the accessories robust heirlooms. Coin’s other collections continue to offer innovations in design, from Classica Parisienne contributing to the trend for stacking white, rose and yellow gold together to Pois Moi involving square shapes and hand-etched and -carved details.

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Roberto Coin Cento Large O pave diamond pendant on a leather cord necklace. 1.25 inch diameter. Center diamond is approximately 0.50 carats surrounded by 1.84 carats in pave diamonds...
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Early 20th Century Roberto Coin

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These fun earrings designed by Italian designer Roberto Coin feature mother-of-pearl and tiger's eye inlay an undulating design with round brilliant cut diamond edges. The backs cont...
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1990s Italian Roberto Coin

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Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin 0.52 Carats Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Clip and Post Earrings
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A gorgeous easy to wear pair of earrings created by designer Roberto Coin. The earrings contain 20 round brilliant Diamonds, burnish set in the front of the earrings. The Diamonds h...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Roberto Coin

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18kt Elephant Skin Tassel Necklace
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This elegant skin necklace by Roberto Coin features a tassel design and is crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Measuring 17 inches in length, it has a weight of 26.1grams, making it a lux...
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Early 2000s Roberto Coin

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lovely pair of original Roberto Coin huggy earrings done in 18K yellow gold with a fine brushed finish. A beautiful pair of earrings that are light and very wearable. Dimensions/We...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Roberto Coin

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18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Roberto Coin Equestrian Horse Bangle
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Year: 2000s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 101 grams (All Items Total) Diamond Details: 1.25ct total weight, E-F Color, VS Clarity Bracele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Roberto Coin

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Find a range of Roberto Coin jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Roberto Coin jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Roberto Coin diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 317, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 491 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Gucci, Garavelli, and Cellini. Prices for Roberto Coin jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $87,800, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $3,170.
Questions About Roberto Coin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roberto Coin is a luxury jewelry designer based in Italy. He founded the jewelry line bearing his name in 1996 after designing for other luxury brands dating back to 1977. Shop a collection of Roberto Coin jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In jewelry, Roberto Coin is a well-known designer. He founded a jewelry house by the same name in Vicenza, Italy, in 1977, and first produced pieces for other labels. In 1996, he debuted his first collection of luxury jewelry under his own name. Find a variety of Roberto Coin jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roberto Coin is the eponymous owner of the luxury jewelry brand. Roberto Coin took steps to ensure his jewelry was made responsibly and ethically by joining the Responsible Jewelry Council. You too can shop responsibly by shopping a collection of Roberto Coin jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Yes, Roberto Coin is a good brand. Not only does the jewelry maker source fine materials such as rubies and white, rose and yellow gold to produce its pieces, but it also employs artisans that use traditional Italian techniques to craft its bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. The end result is jewelry that is of extremely high quality. In addition, the brand’s eponymous founder was an innovator interested in bringing new technology into Italian jewelry manufacturing, such as using machines originally intended to weave metal for car exhaust pipes to spin the gold wires for his jewelry. Explore a selection of Roberto Coin jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, the ruby in a Roberto Coin is real. However, the gems are not usually natural. To avoid having to source precious stones that may come from conflict zones, Roberto Coin uses lab-created rubies in its pieces. The tradition of adding a ruby dates back to the ancient belief that having a ruby touch your skin brought good fortune. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Roberto Coin jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, Roberto Coin rubies are real. The luxury jewelry maker adds a lab-created ruby to each of its pieces. Although these stones are the product of human-made processes, they are identical to natural rubies in terms of their composition and are still considered real stones. Using lab-created gems, Roberto Coin ensures that the accent stones are conflict-free. Find a diverse assortment of Roberto Coin jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Roberto Coin uses real diamonds. Roberto Coin is committed to using fair-trade diamonds and has a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of conflict diamonds. All Roberto Coin diamonds are certified by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) as coming from legitimate sources. Shop a collection of Roberto Coin diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Roberto Coin jewelry is real gold. All Roberto Coin jewelry is made of 18k gold which is sourced and produced in Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is known as the City of Gold and produces some of the highest quality gold in the world. Look for a stamp to certify that Robert Coin jewelry is indeed real. Find a collection of expertly vetted Robert Coin jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roberto Coin uses genuine conflict-free diamonds of various grades in the brand's jewelry. Most pieces feature 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold, and many include precious gemstones. As a sign of authenticity, the brand adds a small genuine ruby to each piece. Find a range of Roberto Coin jewelry on 1stDibs.

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