Infinito
Sirena
This aesthetic warmth embodies each of the brand’s fine jewellery pieces. Among the current collections is “Twist,” featuring the brand’s characteristic hammered matte gold with an intertwined double band—in contrasting brilliant and textured finishes—twisting on the concave surface, set with diamonds. The “Etnica” line is composed of interlocking hammered gold circles and precious wood elements that create soft and unexpected volumes. In the “Pentagramma” Collection, Nature’s pulsing energy inspires wavy lines enhanced by hammered gold balls and brown diamond accents. The graceful lines of “Onda” jewellery recall the long rolling waves of a calm ocean. Nature again serves as inspiration for “Dune” where curved lines and contrasting polished edges are reminiscent of gently sloping sand dunes. With intersecting surfaces and diamond-set irregular and rounded edges, the “Sirena” line creates innovative new shapes, while interwoven curves create energy with their sinuous and hammered knots in the “Nodo” collection. As infinite as the universe, the interplay of sensual lines offers movement and volume to the “Infinito” collection. While the brand’s collections all have their own personality and specific design elements, they are still identifiable as Vendorafa by their organic forms and textured surfaces. But creativity and innovation in jewellery are not the only strong points of the company. Vendorafa Lombardi is also a pioneer from an architectural point of view. It was the first Italian company to put its management section at the heart of its production facility, placing the various manufacturing departments on the sides. And, with a concern for workers’ well being, the ateliers are illuminated by natural light. The square-shaped building, designed in 1968 by noted architect, Ignazio Gardella, is featured in the prestigious Enciclopedia Italiana delle Scienze de Agostini as the first example of an edifice designed specifically for working with gold. The inventiveness and quality of Vendorafa’s products and ateliers are also reflected in its customer service. The company actively collaborates with its partners around the world, whether on the Via Montenapoleone in Milan, Bond Street in London, Place Vendôme in Paris, Ginza in Tokyo, Fifth Avenue in New York, or a number of Main Streets across the USA and around the world. In the United States, in particular, the exclusive collections of Vendorafa Lombardi are distributed by Opera Jewels’ Massimo Zerbini. “The jewellery of Vendorafa Lombardi is appreciated around the world, and the United States is no exception,” says Zerbini. “Its well-crafted and original designs in gold do indeed know how to ‘interpret the material.’” (www.vendorafa.it, www.operajewels.com)
Onda
Dune
Twist 21