Centuries-old Italian craftsmanship meets modern design — signed with a hidden ruby.
Heritage
The company that bears jewelry designer Roberto Coin’s name was founded in 1977 in Vicenza, Italy — a romantic hub where roughly 20% of Italy’s jewelry is created. For years, the atelier manufactured for other Italian lines; in 1996, the Roberto Coin brand launched: a marvelous mix of centuries-old Italian craftsmanship and modern design techniques that quickly earned a global reputation for luxury.
Each Roberto Coin piece is unique and handcrafted — from delicate to bold — and all are exquisitely finished in the house’s signature style.
The Signature Ruby
In 1996, beginning with the Appassionata collection, Roberto Coin started “signing” his jewelry by setting a small ruby hidden inside each piece. This exclusive signature is a secret message — a gift, really — to the woman who wears it. As the designer shared, the ruby is a “romantic way to wish the best to all the people wearing my pieces.”
Inspired by an Egyptian legend in which pharaohs considered the ruby a magic stone that could bring health, happiness, and long life, Roberto chose the gem as his talisman. Only synthetic rubies are used to ensure no stone originates from a region in turmoil; both natural and synthetic rubies share the same physical and aesthetic characteristics.
Authenticity & Materials
Two hallmarks of authenticity are the mark of Vicenza, Italy, and the signature hidden ruby. Every Roberto Coin piece is classically designed and precision-crafted in 18kt gold, with and without gemstones.
Design Philosophy
Roberto Coin blends the fantastic with innovation — creative, exuberant, and sensitive by design. Nature is a constant inspiration, especially the animal world, and the work radiates joy and impeccable craftsmanship. Italy, his birthplace, remains a defining muse: “Italians were the original architects, artists, painters; we designed the jewels for the monarchs.”
A master of light, shape, and color, Roberto works with 18kt yellow, white, and rose gold; diamonds and precious stones; gold and steel; wood; and more across necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, and pendants. He sketches the ideas, designers develop them digitally, and model-makers bring them to life — a process he oversees end-to-end, from design to manufacturing, marketing, and finance.
Ethical Sourcing
Every polished diamond used in Roberto Coin jewelry is purchased from legitimate sources that adhere to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and the System of Warranties — all from conflict-free areas.
Global Reach
More than 600 models across the most sought-after collections are produced each year, serving clients in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America across 800+ points of sale in 53 countries.
Collection History
Animale
Whimsical, nature-inspired creatures in 18kt gold with vibrant gemstones and diamonds.
Appassionata
Interlocking ribbed links in a flexible basket-weave — iconic movement and texture.
Art Nouveau
Floral motifs honoring European innovation and artistry.
Barocco / New Barocco
Twisted threads of gold forming open, architectural lacework.
Black Jade
Concave gold forms with African black jade; bold green agate in rose gold.
Bold Gold (“Love Chain”)
Seamless links in satin and high-polish finishes.
Bollicine
Effervescent “bubbles” in yellow/white gold, with or without diamonds, plus enamel.
CapriPlus
Mediterranean color stories in gemstones and metals; mini & petite versions.
Cento
Patented 100-facet diamonds for kaleidoscopic brilliance; certified and laser-inscribed.
Chic & Shine
High-polish flat links for modern, everyday radiance.
Class & Color Cento
Cento-cut diamonds with elevated color play and light return.
Classica
Refined, weightless silhouettes adorned with diamonds.
Cocktail
Statement-making jewels with undeniable presence.
Diamond Collection
Elegant and luxurious — perfect alone or stacked.
Diamonds by the Inch
Delicate chains with bezel-set diamonds — feminine and youthful.
Dubai
Intricate, shimmering marquise-shaped openwork in woven gold threads.
Elefanto
Textured designs evoking the beauty of elephant hide.
Fantasia
White & champagne diamonds with colored sapphires for dazzling light.
Florentine
Artisan gold with flawless attention to detail.
Haute Couture
One-of-a-kind jewels in rose/white gold with select gemstones.
Hoop Earrings
Round or oblong icons that complement every wardrobe.
Ikebana
Japanese-inspired minimalism; pavé diamonds with onyx, coral, turquoise.
Ipanema
Vivid semi-precious stones in 18kt yellow gold — quartz, citrine, amethyst, topaz.
LeBois
Wood translated into gold — unexpected and novel.
Love Plus
“I Love You” engraved in multiple languages — a celebration of love.
Martellato
Sleek, hammered gold that plays with light and shadow.
Mauresque
Moorish-inspired romance in 18kt rose/yellow gold, with or without diamonds.
Nemo
Mythic divinities and marine motifs with movable links.
Octopus
Delicate cephalopod motifs with diamonds and black sapphires.
Pallini
Innovative 18kt gold beads in ultra-chic strands.
Pois Moi
Linear, ultra-modern design with vintage spirit — a nod to 1950s TV forms.
Primavera
Lightweight, flexible silhouettes — perfect alone or stacked.
Quadrifoglio
Platinum Guild collaboration with diamonds & tsavorite.
Scorpion
Peach, yellow, white gold with black/brown diamonds — the “guardian of the night.”
Shanghai
Peridot, iolite, topaz, and diamonds in sculptural gold.
The Perfect Diamond Hoops
Inside-out round brilliants with perfect symmetry and timeless sparkle.
The Perfect Hoops
Classic circles that shine from every angle.
Tiny Treasures
Effortless 18kt gold & diamond pendants — small scale, big impact.
Vulcano
Organic, rounded forms with flowing gems like molten lava.
Notable Wearers
Worn by icons across film, fashion, and public life — including Isabelle Adjani, Christy Turlington Burns, Hillary Clinton, Melissa Etheridge, Jenna Fischer, Jodie Foster, Jennie Garth, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Hudson, Ashley Judd, Alicia Keys, the King of Morocco, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Demi Moore, Emmy Rossum, Brooke Shields, the Sheikh of Dubai, Sofía Vergara, and Oprah Winfrey (recipient of a Roberto Coin–designed Sherry Lansing Award, 2013).
About Roberto Coin
A daring innovator and creative force, Roberto Coin transformed a childhood dream into a storied career. After early success in hospitality — becoming one of Europe’s youngest hoteliers — he sold his hotel and entered jewelry at age 32. His journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Associations & Leadership
Roberto Coin is a participating member of the American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, Jewelers Board of Trade, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, MJSA, the New York Chamber of Commerce, and the Council for Responsible Jewelers. He also serves on the board of the World Diamond Council and actively supports philanthropic initiatives worldwide.
