Everything starts with a dream. Born in the lavishing city of Vicenza, Roberto Coin founded his famous company in 1977. Inspired by the art, in 1996 Italian designer creates the impeccable jewelry adorned with signature stone. Since then, the passion and love are combined in a single message dedicated to the women that wears the everlasting creations, a message of goodwill subtle presented in these hidden rubies. Whether it's a stunning engagement ring, a set of romantic earrings or a noble pendant, Roberto Coin jewelry makes a timeless choice.
Roberto Coin started to enrich his bespoke jewelery with the setting of a small ruby hidden inside of eah piece. The first chapter is marked with the glorious Appassionata collection. This exclusive signature in every Roberto Coin creation is actually a secret message - a subltle gift - to every woman that wears it. The hallmark ruby – known as “The King of Gemstones” – was the direct result of the designer's reading of historical books.
According to an ancient belief, wearing a ruby close to the skin promoted long life, health and happiness and even today it is believed to possess these magic powers including the extraordinary ability of giving peace. Today, Roberto Coin sees the ruby both as an ancient symbol of protection and a modern symbol of luxury.
The ruby has always been enveloped in a legendary aura, and due to its exceptional beauty throughout time it is considered eternal, like true love. Symbolicaly, rubies are the centerpiece of Roberto Coin jewelry. Placed artfully into the shapes of timeless symbols, their enduring beauty takes on a graceful allure. Superior quality and unique design makes each collection completely original, with a strong attention to details. As signature and a standard in all of Roberto Coin designs, this rubies are the quality that gives jewelry an aesthetic that transcends time. It is the quality that transforms fine jewelry into bespoke, yet wearable art with an unmistakable mark of identity.
On their own, rubies are precious. Fitted into jewelry, they create piece of art. A romantic ruby has the color of love. It also has a history that is glamorous and intriguing. As we mentioned before, in 1996, Roberto Coin started to decorate his jewels with Appassionata collection by setting a small ruby hidden on the inside of each piece, allowing the distinguished gem to kiss the skin. Today, 22 years later, timeless design is an ode to Roberto Coin tradition, with feminine red motifs as an unforgettable statement.
It's no surprise that many Roberto Coin creations are chosen every year by celebrities to accompany precious moments on the red carpet.
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