Color Psychology in Luxury Gifting – Handling Thoughtful Expressions with Love
Gifting in the luxury world can feel a bit daunting. How do you surprise or delight the people that seem to have everything? At PICCHIOTTI, being world leaders in color gemstones, we suggest embracing the psychology of color to help
Masterpieces Rings – One-of-a-Kind Treasures for Ultimate Self Expression
Of all the types of fine jewelry designs, rings tend to be the most personal. Perhaps it is because we see our rings more than any other type of jewelry. In the contemporary world, as we all navigate the digital
Top Trends from the Fall/Winter 2024 Runways in New York, Paris, London, and Milan
September not only brings back-to-school events and the start of the fall social calendar, it also harkens the publication of the favorite (and thickest) fashion issue of the year for leading publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. The autumn season
AT HOME WITH PICCHIOTTI – BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ITALIAN HERITAGE BRAND’S ATELIER
The PICCHIOTTI heritage fine jewelry brand is headquartered in a beautiful building in the heart of Valenza, Italy that dates back to the 1800s. The facility originally belonged to a doctor. Giuseppe Picchiotti, Founder of the PICCHIOTTI brand, bought it
Hot Colors for Summer Fashion & How Best to Accessorize Them
Summer is finally here and heating up our social calendars and our silhouettes. As we shed the jackets, wraps, sweaters, and scarves, fashion designers are offering us a bevy of cooling looks – from miniskirts and sheers to crop tops
Opaque Gems – Intensity of Color Creates Crisp, Fresh Style
Many traditional gemstones that we all know and love are translucent, often with light reflecting beautifully and passing through faceted surfaces, creating brilliance and sparkle. But other gems have a different type of appeal. Opaque gems such as lapis, coral,
Warming Trend – The Resurgence of Yellow Gold in Fashion
With the recent resurgence of 1970s and ‘80s inspired looks, in everything from hairdos to fashion to pop culture, it is no surprise that the fashion pendulum has swung back to yellow gold in the last couple of years. The
Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion & Jewelry Trends
Spring is finally here and so are the fun fashion trends we have all been waiting for. Time to take off the outerwear – hats, gloves, coats, and scarves – to reveal our true fashion personalities. As we start dressing
Colorful Geometry – 21st Century Cocktail Rings
Bold, sassy, and daring, the so-called “flapper” of the “Roaring ‘20’s” embraced her new-found freedom from corsets and housewifery with long loose sheaths (“flappers”) and the newly created “cocktail rings” that flickered in the dim lights of her favorite taboo
2024 Bridal Trends, from the runways of NYFW Bridal Week
Engagement season is still going strong, with the vast majority of engagements usually occurring between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. With so much love in the air, we thought it wise to check out bridal trends and see what brides have
Holiday Party Dressing
The most festive season of the year is finally here – time to frolic and play, sparkle, and sashay. Holiday parties provide so many joyful opportunities. They call for us to put our best foot forward and bring out our
What to Get the One Who Has Everything – A Luxury Holiday Gift Guide
Every year around this time, we all start scratching our heads and dreaming of the perfect holiday gifts for the people we love the most. “I love the holiday season,” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, Founder and lead designer of the PICCHIOTTI
Vintage Inspired Jewelry Design – Past Meets Present
With all the period dramas on television and in the movies in the last few years, there is a renewed interest in vintage inspired jewelry. Younger generations are discovering iconic historical fashion and jewelry in shows like The Crown, Bridgerton,
Key Fall/Winter 2023-24 Jewelry and Fashion Trends
The autumn season is coming in fast and as temperatures begin to drop, fashion gets warmer. The ready-to-wear runways were full of delight with a crimson tide, fierce florals, and striking black and white combos, as well as “big bold
Bracelet Trends 2023 – Fashion Is All In The Wrist!
Wrists are in the spotlight this year, with bracelets adding the perfect touch of femininity to the power suits and wide shouldered blazers in ready-to-wear collections this year or bringing the element of sophistication to the monochrome and quiet luxury
Jewelry with a Twist – PICCHIOTTI’s Reversible Xpandable™ Jewelry Offers Two Designs in One
Sometimes, more is better, especially when it comes to ways to wear. More ways to wear means you can get more out of the pieces in your wardrobe. This is especially meaningful in a fine jewelry wardrobe. PICCHIOTTI’s remarkably successful
How Jewelry Completes Your Look – Styling Tips from Professional Stylists
The finishing touch to any fashion ensemble, fine jewelry is often the last thing we put on before we head out the door or into the video call. Many of us have our favorite go-to jewelry wardrobe staples, but to
Masterpieces – Earrings The Big Four – Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds
PICCHIOTTI’s esteemed Masterpieces Collection combines Nature’s most remarkable and superlative gemstones with exquisite design and precise handcraftsmanship. Art and artistry are merged in a mutually beneficial relationship that results in breathtaking beauty and astonishing jewels. Each Masterpieces Earring starts with
Spring/Summer 2023 Colors – Fashion & Jewelry Trends for the Coming Season
Runways were awash in color for Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear (RTW) collections. Vibrant is the name of the game for many of the season’s hottest color trends. Just as hearts and flowers were big and bold in many collections, colors were
How to Buy Jewelry as a Gift – Expert Tips on Purchasing Fine Jewelry for Someone You Love
Fine jewelry is always a welcome gift at any age and for any reason. However, buying jewelry as a gift can sometimes feel like a daunting task. How do you find the perfect gift as an expression of love, affection,
Designing with Precious Gemstones – How Picchiotti Creates Luxury in Color
Designing fine jewelry is the ultimate creative challenge – taking the most precious materials the Earth has to offer and using them to craft beautiful, durable, and wearable works of art, almost in miniature. The PICCHIOTTI brand has carved a
Dressing for Holiday Parties/Celebrations
Event season is in full swing, and everyone is ready to party! Now is the time to polish those fingernails, suit up in festive attire, and add a bit of glamour or sparkle. Nothing completes a look like the perfectly
PICCHIOTTI Suggests – Buying Tips for Selecting the Best Jewelry Gifts
Buying holiday gifts, particularly luxury jewelry, can feel a bit daunting at best. When investing in a loved one with the long-lasting gift of ‘sparkle,’ where do you turn for advice? We thought it would be wise to consult with
New York Fashion Bridal Week 2023 Trend Recap
New York Fashion Bridal Week earlier this month featured some exciting new developments in bridal attire. As bridal fashion gets more and more modern, accessorizing becomes a more important way to add hints of tradition for balancing the old and
Fall / Winter 2022 Fashion & Jewelry Trends – Statement Styles Reign
As tough as it may be to say goodbye to summer, the Fall Fashion season more than makes up for it this year, with delightful styles and a refreshing bold vibe. Bigness is in – big bangles, bold flowers, and
Chandelier earrings, necklaces, rings –The luxury of high jewelry style
Oversized and statement-making jewelry has been all the rage on runways and red carpets of late, but one particular style has proven itself the favorite of celebrities and fashion icons alike. The chandelier earring. Offering instant glamour and feel-good factor,
Ring Trends 2022 – Both Bridal & Fashion
Ring, ring! Our phones are literally ringing in new trends. We all spend so much time on our personal electronic devices that we notice our hands more than ever before. It is no surprise that fashion has been embracing the
How to Buy Emeralds – A Luxury Guide for Selecting the Highest Quality
“Emeralds have the verdant energy of life itself,” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, founder and designer of the PICCHIOTTI fine jewelry brand. “Their vibrant green hue holds within it the color of spring, of nature, of growth. The highest quality, deepest green
How to Buy Diamonds – A Luxury Guide for Selecting the Very Finest Quality
“A diamond may be forever, as the saying goes, but not all diamonds are created equal,” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, internationally renowned gem expert and founder of the PICCHIOTTI jewelry brand. “One of the most delightful things about diamonds is that
MASTERPIECE NECKLACES
The Masterpieces Collection from PICCHIOTTI celebrates the triumph of both Nature and Man, combining the most highly prized gifts of the Earth with the most precise and impeccable hand craftsmanship. Art and artistry are fused in a vital relationship that
Xpandable™ Bracelets & Rings – Expanding Her Love or Your Style with Luxurious Comfort & Ease
The PICCHIOTTI fine jewelry brand has long been known for its uniquely Italian innovation and ingenuity, but in 2016 the heritage brand achieved a truly revolutionary feat of engineering with the creation of its Xpandable™️ collection. Invisible technology allows these
ITALIAN JEWELRY – A Heritage of Gold Craftsmanship in Valenza
Long before the PICCHIOTTI brand was ever conceived, the heritage of Italian gold jewelry had been thriving for centuries. The ancient Etruscans settled in the hills of what is now northern Italy. Their exceptional gold craftsmanship was passed down for
Season of Sparkle – Luxury Jewelry Gifts
Part two of our holiday gift guide… With so many meaningful and gorgeous ways to express your love and gratitude or to help yourself shine a little brighter this year, we could not fit it all into one post. Handpicked
Season of Sparkle – Luxury Jewelry Gifts for Her
As the holiday season approaches this year, there is more anticipation than ever. Many people are now able to finally come together safely to celebrate time-honored traditions with the people they love most. It will surely be a season of
NATURE INSPIRED JEWELRY – Sculpting Gems True to Life
Few things in life can truly take our breath away like the marvels of Mother Nature. The explosion of color in a field of wildflowers or the majestic view of a sunset over the mountains… the natural world is full
How to Buy Sapphires – A Luxury Guide for Selecting the Highest Quality
“Sapphires captured my heart from the very start,” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, founder and designer of the 54-year-old PICCHIOTTI fine jewelry brand. “As the young apprentice of a master jeweler, when I was just a teenager, I found myself captivated by
The Baguette-Cut Diamond and the Creation of a Signature Style
The baguette-cut for a diamond is a unique and popular type of step cut. According to the Cape Town Diamond Museum, a step cut can be described as a diamond cut that features either a square or rectangular shape, where
How to Buy Rubies
“To me, rubies exude a romantic energy, a passion that has always attracted me,” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, founder of the PICCHIOTTI brand. “The perfection of the deeply beautiful color, the rareness of the truly fine quality specimens and the enduring