5 things to know about Ode to Milan, the Pomellato “high jewelry” jewelry collection 2023
Since 2020, Pomellato jewelry has offered a high jewelry collection every year. In 2023, it was Ode to Milan that was presented in Paris. It pays homage to its beloved hometown, Milan, the epicenter of Italian fashion and design. Here are five things to know about “Ode to Milan” jewelry:
1: Happy birthday, Vincenzo Castaldo!
This year, Vincenzo Castaldo celebrates his 20th anniversary at the helm of Pomellato jewelry design. To celebrate it in style, he has designed “Ode to Milan,” a high jewelry collection in honor of Milan’s ever-changing urban landscape.
Inspired by the rich history and hidden treasures of the Lombardy city, Ode to Milan offers 33 jewels that are both modern and timeless. Inspired by the prowess of Milanese design, Pomellato has boldly launched its jewelry collection in Paris , the capital of fine jewelry.
2: The Sipario necklace is a masterpiece of jewelry staging with its chains and diamonds.
Creativity on Stage , one of the 4 chapters of “Ode to Milan”, is inspired by the traditional chain making of Pomellato. It symbolises the creativity of the La Scala theatre and via Montenapoleone. The Sipario necklace envelops the body with a complex network of various chains and links set with diamonds. Its central link sparkles with a random pattern of brilliant-cut and fancy diamonds. Which adds a touch of magic to this original jewellery composition.
3: Bosco Verticale earrings at the Giardini Verticali
The Giardini Verticali earrings are a breathtaking masterpiece. It is made from a string of 52 magnetic green tourmalines and 6 blue-violet tanzanites. The goal is of course to evoke projects that strike the imagination. Notably the Bosco Verticale , the famous Milanese building covered in greenery.
In 2014, Arreca and Giovanni La Varra created the Bosco Verticale (vertical forest in English) in the Porta Nuova district of Milan. 800 trees and 5,000 shrubs are planted on the terraces of these two famous buildings. This greenery is cleverly integrated, so that the towers are living testimonies to the power of green architecture.
4. Bossage, a new type of paving inspired by the medieval Sforzesco castle
In honor of Milan’s most imposing monument, the medieval Castello Sforzesco , Vincenzo Castaldo and his team reinterpreted a 1972 choker found in the Pomellato archives to create the Castello necklace . Beyond the choice of stones (28 carats of baguette, princess and brilliant-cut diamonds and 5 rubellites), the settings are also unique. Arranging the gemstones in an unorthodox manner, their pronounced angles evoke the rough stonework of the Castello’s façade, producing a new style of paving that Pomellato has dubbed “ bossage .” This architectural technique, using stones with clearly defined edges and a raised central area, exudes power and a sense of invincibility.
5. Pomellato jewelry that is as easy to recognize as it is to wear
The Pomellato bracelet and Terrazza Duomo earrings are a perfect example of how Pomellato approaches its high jewelry designs. These jewels are inspired by the white marble façade of the 16th-century Gothic architecture of Milan’s Duomo . They deconstruct the cathedral’s ornate style into key geometric shapes. These form the stylistic basis of this elegant collection. The simplicity and beauty of these unique jewels reflect Pomellato’s approach to high jewelry.
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Luxury jewelry to wear every day
Sabina Belli , CEO of Pomellato, said:
“ We are very proud to present our most precious high jewelry collection ever created in Paris. In the capital of high jewelry, we share our unique vision. Pomellato is different, because all our models are made to be worn every day. We have always put women at the center of the creative process, offering modern pieces of great quality and beauty. But also easy to wear. This collection is no exception. (…) We believe that jewelry should accompany women on all occasions, in keeping with the emancipated and contemporary character of the Pomellato woman. ”
