Quiet luxury fine jewelry finds from Italy
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Mention designer fine jewelry, and you’ll be met with advice to get your 18k from a local jeweler instead of paying a premium for the brand.
Great plan – if you know exactly what you want and how it’ll look once it’s made.
Let’s say you’re not a semi-pro jewelry designer (I am not). I am intimidated to risk that amount of money on an unknown outcome.
Where does that leave us?
Jewelry is an area where the content label really does reliably predict much of the value. We can evaluate any given piece based on photos, materials, and weight.
I love the design decisions that Olivier make. They use 18k, where some competitor use 14k (14k is ~23% less actual gold than 18k). To compare value, I like to calculate the weight of pure gold. That way, I'm comparing apples to apples.
Olivier's cherub pendant weighs 3.4g total. The Kinn pendant weighs 1.5g. Because Olivier uses 18k gold, 18/24 or 75% of the total weight is pure gold, or 2.55g. Kinn's pendant weighs 1.5g, and it's made of 14k gold. Therefore, 14/24 or about 58% of the weight is pure gold, 0.875g.
We have 2.55g of pure gold at $500 versus 0.875g of pure gold at $520. This value comparison shows the dramatic difference: almost three times the gold for $20 less.
My wrist is 6" or 15cm, and the bangle was comfortable to wear as well as put on and take off.
Their 18k jewels are made in Italy, and you can see it in the design choices and the details.
Their customer service is welcoming, and they have 30 day returns (plus free shipping).
This is exactly what I mean when I talk about old money aesthetic jewelry: peces that are understated, classic, and high quality – without branding + brand pricing.
The pieces in the reel really show how they’re overachieving for both design and price.
It’s time fine jewelry got more approachable.
Use code FOND15 for 15% off (expect final few section) at Olivier's website until June 3, 2024
Olivier Torsade Gold Hoops, $240
$204 with code FOND15 The torsade gold hoops in 18k solid gold are just like a classic small hoop, except with a beautiful twisted design making them a little more modern.
- 18K Solid Gold - nothing else
- Hoop Diameter: 10mm
- Hoop Width: 3mm
- Average Weight: 1.5g
- Made in Italy
Olivier Gold Cherub, $500
$425 with code FOND15 Expertly crafted with intricate detailing by our partner in Milan, this pendant is a beautiful 18k solid gold piece to offer yourself or a loved one. Adorable and timeless, it will be as part of your family heirloom forever. It is dainty in size but it's non-hollow craftsmanship gives this piece a luxurious feel.
- 18k Solid Gold - nothing else
- Pendant Diameter: 13mm
- Pendant Weight: 3.4g
- Made in Italy
Olivier Diamond Bangle, $1,800
$1,530 with code FOND15 This 18K solid gold bangle is embellished with 2 bezel-set diamonds. The sleek and flexible design of this piece makes it really comfortable to wear.
- 18k Solid Gold and natural diamonds - nothing else
- Total Carats: 0.3 (natural diamonds, G-H, VS1-VS2)
- Width: 1.1 mm
- Total Weight: 4.8g
- Handmade in Italy