Vhernier was established in Valenza in 1984 as a goldsmith workshop. Carlo Traglio took over as president of Vhernier in 2001. His goal was to grow the business while conserving its heritage and history, which were backed by expert artisans who had perfected all the technological trade secrets.
With the aid of skilled artisans who are intimately versed with all the tricks of this trade, he managed to build the business while maintaining respect for its heritage and history. Each item of jewelry is one-of-a-kind, hand-made, and inspired by contemporary and modern art trends in terms of shape and volume. This is the genuine cultural history of the business. Bracelets are golden bands that mysteriously unfurl to reveal surprise beautiful stones when worn by ladies. The Disco line was inspired by an old painting technique known as mirror tricks, which has reflections and light effects. Unique sculptures from the Animalier brooch line are highly prized by collectors all over the world.
Rings echo the futurist volumes with their smooth, sensuous contours. The Calla series is characterized by vibrating, thin cones composed of ebony, diamonds, and gold.
Each jewel and each collection perfectly combine handcrafted materials and free forms inspired by nature. The sizes are often generous, and the colors are sometimes nuanced (coral, jade, lapis lazuli…), but the result is always incredible.
Between visions and prodigies: Vhernier’s Goldsmith Art
When one is driven by a fearless and brave vision, when one is committed to following exploration and creativity in uncharted waters, when one is motivated to move beyond the “previously seen,” one needs partners deserving of the adventure. Vhernier saw right once that the visionary diamonds could only be produced in accordance with the Italian craftsman’s goldsmith heritage. Therefore, it chose the most skilled and accomplished Master Craftsmen, ready to create any audacious virtuosity and every madness, and immersed them in the brand’s ethos while demanding high standards of quality.
The most cutting-edge innovation is coupled with the traditional expertise of Italian goldsmith craftsmanship inside the workshops. Following its calling as a forerunner in modern jewelry, Vhernier has pushed beyond the known to develop new manifestations of beauty that are instantly recognizable as the brand.
GOLD MIRROR SHINE
A specific gold melting enables the production of larger-than-normal mirrored gold surfaces. They reflect light brilliantly, are flawless, and have no porosity owing to a protracted, meticulous hand-crafting procedure.
TRASPARENZE
The Trasparenze, another extremely significant “Vhernier hallmark,” is made by layering exquisite, pure rock crystal atop naturally occurring colored stones that are opaque to give the gems sparkle and provide an exceptional chromatic impression. When viewed from above, the primary stone’s hue can be seen in many variations that shift with each movement, while the rock crystal’s transparency can be seen in the profile view.
SORPRESA
In addition to relying on creativity, Vhernier also employs engineering methods to handcraft jewelry with exceptional precision. The amazing Sorpresa bracelets are a perfect example of this: while closed, they are composed completely of gold, yet when worn, their connection exhibit stunning concealed stones.
THE PAVES
The pavers, one of the most difficult operations, are created by highly skilled Master Craftsmen who operate under a microscope. Each stone is held by no more than two points on each side, and no more than four on each side, to reveal the least amount of metal. The largest number of stones that can be set every day—a small portion of the hundreds of gems that each creation comprises, which are like carpets of brilliant diamonds—is a few dozen due to the difficulty of the operation. Vhernier intended to suggest the Eyeliner Pavé as the next step in this method’s progression, staying true to its inventive spirit. It is a sensuous surface that is home to both large and little stones and that intrigues due to the appearance of randomness in the diamond arrangement. The gold forms, which were tinted using an innovative rhodium plating technique, beautifully highlight the stones on a smooth, uniform surface devoid of any metallic roughness.
TITANIUM DIAMOND SETTING
Since 2015, Vhernier has added titanium to its collections by pairing metal with diamonds, keeping with its experimental spirit. Since titanium is incredibly hard and securing the gems on the setting needs excruciating care and outstanding talent, this innovative option necessitated an exceptionally long mission to master the placement of stones in the metal. Only a tiny group of craftsmen who have undergone particular training can do this procedure.
Among all the Vhernier jewelry collections that caused a sensation we decided to highlight just a few this time.
PIROUETTE COLLECTION
The Pirouette is a classic because it is straightforward and innovative. This rose gold band ring with its angled cut and the curving top is a representation of Vhernier’s incredibly innovative and unorthodox talent.
CALLA COLLECTION
A symbol of Vhernier is the Calla necklace. It has a single, repeating element that gives it flexibility and femininity, making it a modern and classic piece of jewelry. The stunning Calla necklace has a casual-chic vibe thanks to the rose gold and uncommon material, ebony.
VAGUE COLLECTION
The sleek, subtle lines that Vhernier is so passionate about are evident in these Vague earrings. These rose gold earrings’ sophisticated diagonal cut perfectly complements the facial characteristics, giving them extraordinary brilliance and commodious clip-back design. This is a scaled-down variant of the standard design.
PALLONCINI COLLECTION
This Palloncini brooch, which was created in 1984 and went on to become one of Vhernier’s greatest sellers, is whimsical, elegant, and unorthodox. It is one of Vhernier’s famous transparencies and is made of white gold with a rope of gorgeous diamonds. It combines rock crystal with gorgeous white mother-of-pearl and chrysoprase. Anyway, when you first see these diamonds, your eyes and mind are captivated. And all of a sudden, you are enchanted.
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