“The jewel is frequently considered as a useless, opulent object with no function other than an ornamental one. The functional jewels that we present to you prove the opposite. Buttons, buckles, chatelaine, fibulae, hair clips, cufflinks, and brooches are Italian jewels that have a specific function in relation to the dress and time they witness. "
“The jewel is frequently considered as a useless, opulent object with no function other than an ornamental one. The functional jewels that we present to you prove the opposite. Buttons, buckles, chatelaine, fibulae, hair clips, cufflinks, and brooches are Italian jewels that have a specific function in relation to the dress and time they witness. "
Appliques in osso per la decorazione dei tessuti, Necropoli di Novilara, Età del Ferro, VIII-VII sec. a.C.
Bone appliques for fabric decoration, Necropolis of Novilara, Iron Age, VIII-VII Century. B.C.
Appliques
42 lancet bone elements with hole
From 11 to 23 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
Credits: MiBACT – SAPAB Marche
Appliques
42 lancet bone elements with hole
From 11 to 23 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
Credits: MiBACT – SAPAB Marche
Bottoni gioiello da Parata, GIACOMO CESATI & FIGLI
Manufactured by Giacomo Cesati & Figli
Five jewel buttons for parade with coat of arms of the Sacred Military Order of the S.S. Maurizio Lazzaro, late 19th Century
Made from minted brass and Mercury-gilded brass
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Five jewel buttons for parade with coat of arms of the Sacred Military Order of the S.S. Maurizio Lazzaro, late 19th Century
Made from minted brass and Mercury-gilded brass
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Pettinessa, COLLEZIONE DE SIMONE FRATELLI
Torre del Greco, 19th Century
Head Comb
Coral, tortoiseshell, gilded copper
120 x 100 mm
De Simone Fratelli Collection
Head Comb
Coral, tortoiseshell, gilded copper
120 x 100 mm
De Simone Fratelli Collection
Tiara, COLLEZIONE DE SIMONE FRATELLI
Torre del Greco, 19th Century
Tiara
Coral, gilded copper
140 x 70 mm
De Simone Fratelli Collection
Tiara
Coral, gilded copper
140 x 70 mm
De Simone Fratelli Collection
Catena per orologio da tasca, COLLEZIONE BALLARINO CAVOUR
Late 1800s, early 1900s
Three + one link model pocket watch chain, with compass
750/1000 rose gold
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Three + one link model pocket watch chain, with compass
750/1000 rose gold
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Fermacravatta, COLLEZIONE BALLARINO CAVOUR
1940s / 1950s
Tie clip
750/1000 yellow gold, burin engravings, brilliant cut diamond
63 x 10 x 8 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Tie clip
750/1000 yellow gold, burin engravings, brilliant cut diamond
63 x 10 x 8 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Spilla da bavero, GIOIELLERIA BALLARINO
Manufactured by Gioielleria Ballarino
Hercule Poirot, 1998
Lapel pin
750/1000 white gold, 925/1000 silver with golden finish, natural old cut diamond
33 x 15 x 7 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Hercule Poirot, 1998
Lapel pin
750/1000 white gold, 925/1000 silver with golden finish, natural old cut diamond
33 x 15 x 7 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Scatola portasigarette, FULCO SANTOSTEFANO DELLA CERDA DUCA DI VERDURA
FULCO SANTOSTEFANO DELLA CERDA DUCA DI VERDURA
1950
Cigarette case
750/1000 yellow and white gold
89 x 75 x 17 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
1950
Cigarette case
750/1000 yellow and white gold
89 x 75 x 17 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Cifra Reale, GIOIELLERIA BALLARINO
Manufactured by Gioielleria Ballarino
Royal Monogram, 2017
585/1000 rose gold sterling silver, rubies, emeralds, diamonds
Brooch
40 x 22 x 3.5 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Royal Monogram, 2017
585/1000 rose gold sterling silver, rubies, emeralds, diamonds
Brooch
40 x 22 x 3.5 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Anello/Spazzolino, PAOLO ULIAN
PAOLO ULIAN
Brush ring, 2005
Ring/Brush
Resin, electric toothbrush component
15 x 20mm
Author’s Collection
Brush ring, 2005
Ring/Brush
Resin, electric toothbrush component
15 x 20mm
Author’s Collection
Bracciale, FABIO CAMMARATA
FABIO CAMMARATA
Portagugit, Milan, 2014
Bracelet
Golden brass, spools, pins
160 × 100 × 70 mm
Author's Collection
Portagugit, Milan, 2014
Bracelet
Golden brass, spools, pins
160 × 100 × 70 mm
Author's Collection
Gioiello da cintura, JÁNOS GÁBOR VARGA
JÁNOS GÁBOR VARGA
Wannabe Knight, 2018
Belt jewel
forged mild steel
130 x 72 x 25 mm
Wannabe Knight, 2018
Belt jewel
forged mild steel
130 x 72 x 25 mm
Fermaglio per capelli, JÁNOS GÁBOR VARGA
JÁNOS GÁBOR VARGA
2018
Lentical hairpin
Chestnut wood, glass
145 x 55 x 10 mm
2018
Lentical hairpin
Chestnut wood, glass
145 x 55 x 10 mm
Borsa rigida, ODO FIORAVANTI
ODO FIORAVANTI for Maison 203
BERN Clutch, 2017
Clutch
Sintered and hand painted polyamide
210 x 140 x 60 mm
BERN Clutch, 2017
Clutch
Sintered and hand painted polyamide
210 x 140 x 60 mm
Spilla, ALBERTA VITA
ALBERTA VITA
Pin-pen, Padua, 2016
Brooch
Silver, macaw parrot feather
140 mm
Author's Collection
Pin-pen, Padua, 2016
Brooch
Silver, macaw parrot feather
140 mm
Author's Collection
Fibula a navicella in bronzo con decorazioni geometriche, VII sec. a.C., Novilara (PU)
Bronze fibula with geometric decoration, 7th c. BC, Novilara (PU), Necropolis of Novilara, Iron Age, Tomb 15
80 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
80 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
Fibula a drago in bronzo con anello infilato sulla staffa, VI sec. a.C., Novilara (PU)
Bronze dragon fibula with ring on stirrup, 6th century BC, Novilara (PU), Necropolis Servici, Tomb 11
110 mm x ø ring 25 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
110 mm x ø ring 25 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
Nettaunghie in bronzo configurate con apice ad anello e quattro protomi a mascherina umana, VI sec. a.C., Novilara (PU)
Bronze nails configured with a ring apex and four human mask protomes, 6th century BC, Novilara (PU). Necropolis Services, Tomb 10
88 mm; 115 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
88 mm; 115 mm
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche
Ago crinale, Padova, età Romana
Hair pin, Padua, Roman age
Hair pin
Ivory
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Hair pin
Ivory
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Ago crinale, Padova, età Romana
Hair pin, Padua, Roman age
Hair pin
Ivory
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Hair pin
Ivory
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Fibula con decoro a occhi di dado, Borgo Valbelluna (BL)
Fibula with dice-eye decoration, Borgo Valbelluna (BL), Roman Age
Fibula
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Fibula
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio del Veneto
Binocolo da teatro
Theater binoculars
Latter half of the 19th century
Turtle, gold, silver, diamond roses
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milan
Latter half of the 19th century
Turtle, gold, silver, diamond roses
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milan
Altarolo da preghiera, ALFREDO RAVASCO
1930
Prayer altarpiece
Gold, silver, rubies, sapphires, pearls, lapis lazuli and enamels with leather case and galuchat
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milano
Prayer altarpiece
Gold, silver, rubies, sapphires, pearls, lapis lazuli and enamels with leather case and galuchat
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milano
Portasigarette
1917
Cigarette case
Yellow gold, silver, diamonds with Vittorio Emanuele III signature, Boggiali
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milan
Cigarette case
Yellow gold, silver, diamonds with Vittorio Emanuele III signature, Boggiali
Gioielleria Pennisi Collection, Milan
Anello con portaveleno (o reliquia)
1820
Ring with venom holder (or relic)
24 kt gold; embossed work (hollow interior) with enamel patterned poison holder
Paolo Fanara Collection
Ring with venom holder (or relic)
24 kt gold; embossed work (hollow interior) with enamel patterned poison holder
Paolo Fanara Collection
Anello borbonico
19th Century
Bourbon ring
Low gold, enamel; embossed initial "R".
Paolo Fanara Collection
Bourbon ring
Low gold, enamel; embossed initial "R".
Paolo Fanara Collection
Anello da lutto con vano per reliquia
1830 c.
Mourning ring with compartment for relics
18 kt gold, pink cut diamond, black enamel, diameter 15 mm
Paolo Fanara Collection
Mourning ring with compartment for relics
18 kt gold, pink cut diamond, black enamel, diameter 15 mm
Paolo Fanara Collection
Anello per "promessa" di fidanzamento
Naples, 1820 c.
Engagement "promise" ring
Low gold, enamel
Diameter 23 mm
Paolo Fanara Collection
Engagement "promise" ring
Low gold, enamel
Diameter 23 mm
Paolo Fanara Collection
Orologio da tasca a doppia cassa con suoneria delle ore e dei quarti a richiamo su campanello o "sorda" a tatto
1750 c.
Double-case pocket watch with repeater or "dumb" chimes on the hours and quarter-hours
Gold
Double-case pocket watch with repeater or "dumb" chimes on the hours and quarter-hours
Gold
Tabacchiera rappresentante una caccia a cavallo con cani
1820
Snuff box depicting a hunt on horseback with dogs
Gold, polychrome fired enamels
Snuff box depicting a hunt on horseback with dogs
Gold, polychrome fired enamels
Tabacchiera
Early 19th century
Snuffbox
Gold, enamels
Snuffbox
Gold, enamels
Porta sigarette
Early 20th century
Snuffbox
Gold
Gioielleria Soprana, Vicenza
Snuffbox
Gold
Gioielleria Soprana, Vicenza
Ciondolo Portaritratti
First half of the 20th century
Photo frame pendant
750/1000 yellow gold, perforated frame and decorated with burin
40 x 40 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Photo frame pendant
750/1000 yellow gold, perforated frame and decorated with burin
40 x 40 mm
Ballarino Cavour Collection
Lorgnette, NATSUKO TOYOFUKU
Milan, 2015
Lorgnette
Silver, bronze, glass
85 x 50 mm
Author's collection
Lorgnette
Silver, bronze, glass
85 x 50 mm
Author's collection
Borsetta
1880
Bag
Silver
Grazie Eleonora Vita Collection
Bag
Silver
Grazie Eleonora Vita Collection
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