A Factory of Italian Luxury, at Rustan’s Silver Vault

Rustan’s Silver Vault, renowned for its years of showcasing the finest jewelry brands from around the world, is thrilled to announce the latest jewel in its crown: Nanis Italian Jewels. For the discerning palate, this new addition is worth celebrating. 

The luxury Italian jewelry brand rose to fame as a brand that challenges traditional Italian jewelry. Each meticulously handcrafted piece infuses surprising contemporary twists into traditional designs, creating exquisite jewelry with plenty of savoir-faire. Nanis’s mantra is to “free the jewelry” and offer jewelry made by women, for women. 

Fabbrica del lusso Italiano contemporaneo

“Fabbrica del lusso Italiano contemporaneo,” meaning “factory of Italian contemporary luxury,” are the words on Nanis’s logo. The phrase encapsulates Nanis’ soul as a brand that aims to fully express the sophisticated contemporary woman through the medium of gold. 

Using 18kt gold hand-engraved in the ancient technique of burin, diamonds, and natural stones, Nanis fuses heritage and artisan craftsmanship, and contemporary aesthetics. The result is jewelry that bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, breathing new life into the world of Italian jewelry.

Meet the driving force behind Nanis

Laura Bicego has jewelry in her blood. Growing up in Italy’s capital of gold, Vicenza, she was exposed to the world of jewelry from a young age, thanks to her father’s goldsmith company. Her passion for travel would later shape her unique vision, and as she ventured beyond her hometown even more, she acquired new skills and insights into international markets.

Soon after completing her studies and working alongside her father, Laura felt a calling to “free jewelry” from its conventional confines. So in 1990, Laura and her husband Piero Marangon founded Nanis Italian Jewels. 

Laura, now a mother of three globetrotting children, serves as the co-founder and creative director of Nanis, continually pushing the boundaries of jewelry design.

The Nanis aesthetic 

Nature and women serve as Laura’s greatest muses when designing jewelry. Often, she interprets them as round, sinuous, organic, and sensual silhouettes, seen most clearly in Nanis’s iconic design: the Timeless Boule. Each 18kt gold boule is painstakingly hand-engraved with the ancient millerighe burin technique, resulting in gold pearls that exude grit, sensuality, and elegance. You’ll see these iconic boules featured in various Nanis pieces, including the IVY, Soffio, and the beloved Ciliegine earrings.

Nanis’s Collections

Nanis offers a breathtaking array of jewelry collections with the brand’s distinctive aesthetic. Here are some of their standout creations:

Ciliegine. The Ciliegine earrings, Laura’s personal favorites, feature hand-engraved gold boules, a signature element of the Nanis design. Sinuous, round, and elegant, the Ciliegine earrings epitomize the brand’s philosophy of boundless femininity and adaptability. These bestsellers can be worn in a classic or casual manner, effortlessly elevating any ensemble.

Ivy Necklace. Each exquisite “unusual 18kt gold pearl” on the Ivy necklace showcases the ancient art of burin engraving. Its versatility knows no bounds, allowing it to adapt to every occasion and attire. As Laura herself emphasizes, the jewelry should conform to the woman, not the other way around. Ivy is also surprisingly light and is the perfect companion for elegant and sophisticated women, traveling women, and women who dare redefine luxury with taste.

Libera. In her quest to rewrite the traditional design of chain jewelry, Laura birthed Libera, meaning “free”. “When you think of the chain, you always think of something rigid, which limits you,” said the designer. In making Libera, she decided to “free” the chain. The result is a light and bold collection with Nanis’s signature burin scratches and a different perspective on chain jewelry.

Libera Icon. In the Libera Icon collection, Nanis revisits its archives and breathes new life into its chain collections by infusing them with the distinctive Nanis sinuosity and roundness and today’s desire for dynamism, lightness, and versatility. By completely reimagining the chain, Icon creates pieces for the most transgressive and free souls.

Nuvole and the Nuvolette. The Nuvole features gold boules stacked on top of each other, grazing the shoulders. But what’s surprising about them is their wearability. Nuvole is Italian for “clouds”, a nod to the earrings’ surprisingly extreme lightness, making them beautiful and practical for daily wear. Lightness has always been a key feature of Nanis jewelry. After these XXL boule earrings became a hit, Nanis created a more casual version for those seeking everyday elegance. The smaller Nuvolette features the same hand-engraved 18kt boules and shimmering diamonds.

Soffio Necklace. Soffio, meaning breeze, has small hand-engraved gold boules and a light and versatile design that encapsulates Nanis’s mantra. Its hook closure crowned with a diamond detail allows you to adjust and interpret the necklace in various ways. From classic to high-necked, the Soffio Necklace adapts to all your facets—it’s the perfect daily touch of luxury.

Experience the artistry of Nanis, where each piece reflects passion, tradition, and the sophisticated contemporary woman.

Explore the captivating world of Nanis by visiting Rustan’s Silver Vault in stores and via its official website.