Style letter Issue 15

Style Letter Italy - Anaconda

An unexpected pioneer
No-frills, no nonsense chunky, only a delicious selection of shapes and decoration. Bursting with diverse influences and drawing on ethnic handicrafts and traditions from all over the world. Anaconda, the Milanese jewellery brand synonymous with good taste, is the love-creature of Monica Rossi who, nearly 25 years ago ventured out of Italy to do a little country-hopping, adding some exotic spice to her precious blend of lavish gold and tasty gemstones. In Monica¹s hands, these stimulating sources of inspiration literally mix and match pure creativity and contemporary design for striking out with detail-oriented pieces as crafty as they are chic.

Feminine mistique
With a genuine zest for clean minimalism - though not denying a dash of sensuality and drama - Monica explores shape, colour, pattern and decoration and creates decidedly sophisticated gold pieces that encompass the best of modern women: feminine and confident, with just the perfect amount of ³sexy². She also makes her mark creating bespoke, one-of-a-kind or commissioned pieces, asserting once more her unusual way of re-interpreting old techniques and exploring precious materials: flashing back to past centuries and natural origins, Anaconda¹s jewellery remodels for a modern future.

Beautiful without pretension
Satin-finished high caratage (from 19 to 22) white or red gold, rose-cut gemstones (they have a special lustre and look fabulous by candlelight!), graphic patterns and decorative themes with a hint of primitive art: this mix of multifaceted inspiration from the natural world, together with the consuming passion for old methods applied to today¹s fashion, spills over into Monica¹s jewelled creations. Right-hand rings, gold trinkets, nuggets and beads threaded on bracelets and necklaces: two collections a year, often taking on symbolic and sentimental meanings. For everyone to enjoy, from pre-teens and trendy twenties to 40-something women and way beyond.

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