La Serenissima: How Roberto Coin's Jewelry Captures the Splendor of VeniceTravel
Roberto Coin, synonymous with luxury and Italian craftsmanship, is best known for his exceptional jewelry collections that embody elegance and timeless beauty. While his early career began in the hotel industry, it was in the world of fine jewelry that Coin truly made his mark, drawing inspiration from the rich history and artistry of Venice.
Born in the floating city, Coin's passion for design led him to create some of the most coveted pieces for collectors, blending traditional Italian techniques with innovative, contemporary flair. Throughout his career, Venice—an eternal muse of art, architecture, and culture—has played a pivotal role in shaping his creative vision. The city’s iconic mosaics, palaces, and unwavering allure can be seen reflected in the intricate details and storytelling of his jewelry.
Town & Country Fashion Assistant, Hannah Morrolf, traveled to the floating city to take a deeper look into the world of Roberto Coin. With a visit to the Atelier, a tour to discover the streets of Venice, and an evening at masquerade ball to top it all off, there was no shortage of beauty and craftsmanship at which to marvel. Looking ahead to the future, while drawing inspiration from the past, here, Roberto and Hannah discuss the essence of Roberto Coin and what it means to wear his jewelry.
The most eye-opening part of the trip was our visit to the Vicenza atelier to meet the artisans who make the jewelry. As a leading brand of Italian jewelry design, how does the Roberto Coin brand incorporate Italian craftsmanship and design traditions into its jewelry collections?
Roberto Coin: I am always inspired to create something more beautiful with my next collection. Italian jewelry has always have been known for being meticulous and the best quality. I carry that on with all my collections. While I maintain that tradition of the best possible quality, I strive to create something that has never been seen before. I constantly must revise to create something new for my current clientele. For instance right now, I am designing pieces for women for 2025. I must always be thinking ahead.
In what ways did growing up near Venice and your early exposure to the beauty of Venetian art and culture influence your design aesthetic and artistic vision?
RC: In the last 10 years, Venice has been a great inspiration to me. I grew up in the countryside outside of Venice but left Italy at the age of 10 to study in Switzerland and went into the hotel industry. But in recent years, I fell back in love with Venice at a later stage in life. Venice has an extraordinary history. Venice is known as the first republic in history, having been founded in the 5th century and enduring for over 1,100 years as an independent republic until its fall in the 18th century. It is known for being a powerful republic/country as it was the center of trade, politics, and culture. It was known for its incredible artisans, painters, sculptors, architects, and scholars. It was also regraded as the “City of the Future.” They say if you save Venice, you can save the world. Every time I visit Venice, I experience something new. The vibrant colors, the street artisans, the intricate facades of the buildings—there’s always something I haven’t noticed before.
