When Pino Rabolini (1936–2018) founded Pomellato in 1967, he was continuing the heritage of goldsmithing in his Milanese family but wanted to take a different approach to fine jewelry. While so many European jewelers, including Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels, were designing status pieces, Rabolini turned toward women interested in everyday style. In fact, the first few pieces he designed were an homage to the women — actresses, singers and artists — at Bar Jamaica, a popular Milanese bar frequented by the city’s creative set. He wanted to craft pieces for the women of Italy (and eventually the world) who deserved to wear fine jewelry that reflected their dynamic identities, even if they were merely headed to their unassuming local bar or cafe.
Rabolini helped revolutionize the world of fine jewelry by offering women an opportunity to wear colorful gems in their daily lives. Among the brand’s innovations were its advertising campaigns, which included work by leading black-and-white photographers like Gian Paolo Barbieri in the 1970s, Helmut Newton in the 1980s and Alistair Taylor Young, Lord Snowdon and Javier Vallhonrat in the 1990s. In the 2000s, Michel Comte led the brand's shift into color photography for its campaigns.
Pomellato released numerous collections since its inception, and in 1995 added the Dodo brand aimed at a younger audience with more playful shapes and affordable designs. But it was the 2001 Nudo collection that put the brand on the international map, giving the Nudo ring design instant cult status. Nudo, which is Italian for “nude,” seemed the most appropriate name for the ring collection given its simple, prong-free setting. The Nudo ring’s solitaire stone, which has a double-face cut, is completely exposed on all sides save for the bottom. And the band, usually rose gold, is often devoid of any stones or designs. The collection became so popular that, in 2019, Pomellato expanded upon it, adding a sautoir, which can be worn three different ways: as a classic sautoir, a lariat necklace or a double-wrap chain. It also updated the original Nudo ring to include rose-gold bands set with three rows of colored pavé diamonds.
In 2013, Pomellato was acquired by the Kering Group. The Nudo collection remains the most popular collection to date as Pomellato’s team of goldsmiths continues to produce striking jewelry from its Milan headquarters.
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Rare Pair of Pomellato Sterling Silver Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Pomellato sterling silver candlesticks, accompanied with glass bobeches, in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design....
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,017
H 6.19 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Danish mid-century candleholders in silver plated bras by Jens Quistgaard. The candleholders are a rare model not often found and a beautiful examples of midcentury design. The c...
Silver, Brass
$1,475 / set
H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Pair of Sterling Silver Neo-Classical-Style Column-Form Candlesticks
By Fordham & Faulkner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-Style, column-form candlesticks, made in the city of Sheffield, England, year hallmarked for 1911, Fordham and Faulkner - make...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, square based column candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 7 1/8 inches high x 3 inches wide (at widest point acro...
Sterling Silver
$1,375 / set
H 5.25 in W 3 in D 3 in
Pair of Victorian Period Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Column Candlesticks
By James Kebberling Bembridge
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of Victorian Period, sterling silver, Neoclassical-style, column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year hallmarked for 1889, James Kebberling Bembridge (of Hawkeswor...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid Century Sterling Silver Swedish Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century, Continental Silver (.800) candlesticks, Uppsala, Sweden, year-hallmarked for 1960, Markstroms Guldsmeths - makers. Each candlestick stands 6 inches high x 3 1/...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Cartier. These gorgeous candlesticks feature a stepped base and tapered flat panel stems. Marked Cartier on the base. Very good co...
Sterling Silver
$1,800 / set
H 11.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Very tall pair of Neoclassical-style, sterling silver, Corinthian Column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1967, William A. Humphries, Ltd. - maker. Each ca...
Sterling Silver
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks circa 1922. Elegant pair of table candlesticks, with stamped removable tops. Fluted and tapering stems, standing on a shaped...
Sterling Silver
$1,175 / set
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, square-based, Neoclassical-Style column-form candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's-1940's. Columns are fluted in design. Each candlestick measures 7 inches hig...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze German Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of German candlesticks made of chromed bronze, 1950s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house works...
Bronze
$950 / set
H 2.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Pair of Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Timo Sarpeneva
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked for Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1950s, Timo Sarpeneva, maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 in...
Sterling Silver
$1,775 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Set of Four Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the 16th Century Capstan Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of four, sterling silver candlesticks in the 16th Century Capstan-Style, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 5 1/2 inches high (at highest point) x 3 3/4 inches diame...
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Mid-Century Candlesticks
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Mid-Century candlesticks. A chromed slender stem. Set over a rounded with stepped chromed metal base with chromed metal top. Dimensions: H 20cm W 9.5cm Origin: English D...
Chrome
$795 / set
H 1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Bright Red Enamel Candlesticks
By Meka of Holte 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver and bright red enamel candlesticks, each having a pedestal base, Denmark, Ca. 1950's-60's, Meka - Maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 i...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of Adam -Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Adam-Style candlesticks, made in the city of Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1906, Hawkesworth, Eyre and Co. Ltd. - makers. Each candlestick measures...
Sterling Silver
Pomellato Solid Gold Letter Opener
By Pomellato
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Pomellato, Italy. Pomellato is known for edgy contemporary designs and quality gold work. This solid eighteen-karat yellow and white gold letter opener...
Gold