Collection Confidential: Damiani’s Best Designs

Damiani may be one of the most prevalent jewelers in Italy, but it is also one of the most awarded jewelers globally. With 18 Diamonds International Awards — the most of any jeweler in history — Damiani knows a thing or two about jewelry design. Check out five of the most well-known Damiani designs and learn about their history.

1. Metropolitan Dream

In only fives year, since its debut in 2010, The Metropolitan Dream collection has undoubtedly become one of the most iconic Damiani designs. The raised edges and textured expression conjure images of a metropolitan sprawl. The modern lines and sparkling elements rouse sentiments of glamorous urban modernity.

In October Damiani collaborated with Japanese jewelry designer and former soccer star Hidetoshi Nakata, to create another variation of the Metropolitan Dream collection while also aiding in another charity venture. Part of the proceeds of the sales until 2017 will go to Home for All, a non-profit that helps build homes for those who were affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

2. Clean Water Maji Sharon Stone

This collection was co-designed by Sharon Stone for the Clean Water initiative. Stone partnered with Damiani to create beautiful designs, of which part of the proceeds would go to a charity, Drop in the Bucket, that built wells for clean drinking water in African villages. The jewelry company wrote a check for $200,000 along with an undisclosed personal check from the Damiani family. The contribution helped build 50 new wells which provided clean water to over 10,000 people.

In Swahili, Maji means ‘water.’ Together, Damiani and Stone created bracelets, rings, pendants and more made of silver, gold and rough diamonds, evoking the landscape of Africa. The rough diamonds were chosen as to represent the plentiful mines in Africa and combined with brushed yellow gold to create an unfinished look.

3. Damianissima

This collection finds beauty in one of the simplest inspirations — the “D” in Damiani. The designs play off the shape and curves of the letter to create beautiful designs of original value, adding complexity to the character and turning it into a symbol that reaches further than the alphabet.

The collection underwent redesign in 2014. The new designs represent contemporary elegance — one of Damiani’s greatest skills. The collection utilizes pink, white and yellow gold paired with white and black ceramic and diamonds. The collection combines these elements for a piece that is feminine, bold and modern.

4. Gomitolo

In Italian, “gomitolo” is the word for a ball of yarn. This is just another example of the unconventional inspiration of Damiani collections. The result: master settings of pavé diamonds and craftsmanship beyond compare.
Though the collection was first introduced in the late ’80s, more recently, Damiani redesigned the Gomitolo collection to feature more modern looks, using as sterling silver and enamel.

5. D.Side

This collection was co-designed by Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston helped promote the collection through an ad campaign. The collection features designs inspired by the bond of marriage. The most unique feature of the design is the discretely-set diamonds along the edge of the band. The band comes in variations of five, eight or ten diamonds. The effect is classic and unique at the same time.

The D.Side collection features designs other than wedding bands. Cufflinks are set with diamonds, lapis and tiger eye. Necklaces feature the band on a chain or a cross set with diamonds around the edges. There are various bracelets in variations of bangles, leather straps and charms.