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Italian jewellery house Crivelli arrives in Hungary
In Italy, goldsmithing is more than a craft, it is a tradition of expertise passed down through generations. One of its most important centres is Valenza in northern Italy, where time-honoured goldsmithing techniques continue to shape contemporary fine jewellery. It was here that the story of Crivelli began in the 1970s.
In Italy, goldsmithing is more than a craft, it is a tradition of expertise passed down through generations. One of its most important centres is Valenza in northern Italy, where time-honoured goldsmithing techniques continue to shape contemporary fine jewellery. It was here that the story of Crivelli began in the 1970s.
Founded as a family business, the Italian jewellery house has since developed a distinctive aesthetic of its own, bringing traditional craftsmanship together with modern forms, intricate details and a confident use of colour.
Crivelli arrives in Hungary in 2026
A selection of Crivelli jewellery is now available in Budapest at Moni’s Diamond jewellery store. The collection brings a new dimension to the Moni’s Diamond offering, defined by diamonds, meticulous detailing and the distinctive craftsmanship of Italian jewellery.
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The Crivelli story began in Valenza
The Piedmontese town has long been one of Italy’s historic centres of fine jewellery, known for generations of expertise in goldsmithing and stone setting.
It was in this environment that Bruno Crivelli began his career as a stone setter, one of the most precise and technically demanding disciplines in jewellery making. Setting a diamond or gemstone requires the stone to be held securely while keeping the surrounding metal sufficiently refined to allow its beauty to remain fully visible.
This technical expertise went on to become an important part of the house’s approach to jewellery. Today, Crivelli creates everything from fine jewellery designed for everyday wear to limited editions and one-of-a-kind high jewellery pieces, combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern design and production techniques.
The family story has continued into the next generation. Alessia Crivelli now plays a central role in the management of the company as well as its marketing and brand identity. Several generations contribute to the creative direction of the house, allowing the traditions of Italian jewellery making to sit naturally alongside a contemporary approach to design.
A contemporary take on classic diamond jewellery
Diamonds feature prominently throughout Crivelli’s jewellery. Pavé settings, finely arranged stones and carefully considered proportions create an almost continuous surface of brilliance across many of its designs. Precise goldsmithing and meticulous finishing complete the effect, with much of the workmanship best appreciated at close range.
The appearance of a piece of diamond jewellery is shaped by far more than the stones alone. The size and arrangement of the diamonds, the refinement of the setting, the proportions of the precious metal and the treatment of each surface all influence the finished piece. This is particularly important in pavé settings, where numerous small diamonds must be set with exceptional consistency to create an even, harmonious surface.
This attention to detail takes different forms across Crivelli’s diamond jewellery. In some designs, diamonds cover almost the entire surface, in others, more restrained settings are used to accentuate particular elements of the form. What they share is precise workmanship and a distinctly Italian approach that combines traditional jewellery-making techniques with contemporary design.
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Italian high jewellery
Crivelli is not easily confined to a single category. Its collections include diamond rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets that can readily become part of an everyday jewellery wardrobe, alongside pieces firmly rooted in the Italian tradition of alta gioielleria, or high jewellery.
The distinction is not simply a question of how many diamonds or gemstones are used. In high jewellery, the choice of stone, the design, the setting and the goldsmithing are closely interconnected. An exceptional gemstone may become the starting point for an entirely unique piece, while an intricate pavé surface can require a large number of diamonds to be carefully matched and positioned so that the finished jewel remains visually balanced and refined.
At the same time, Crivelli gives equal consideration to more understated diamond jewellery that does not need to be reserved for a particular occasion. A diamond ring, pavé bracelet or distinctive pair of earrings can be as much an expression of personal style as a jewel chosen for a formal event.
The details of Italian jewellery making
In exceptional diamond jewellery, the quality of the workmanship is often revealed in details that are barely noticeable at first glance. How precisely does a setting follow a curved surface? How even is the pavé? How cleanly do contrasting finishes meet? And how light and comfortable does a technically complex piece remain when worn?
These details receive particular attention in Crivelli jewellery. Polished and textured surfaces, carefully considered combinations of materials and the finishing of elements that may not immediately be visible are all part of the design. It is an approach deeply rooted in the traditions of Italian fine jewellery, where craftsmanship and aesthetics have always been closely connected.
This is also why jewellery of this kind is best experienced in person. The play of light across diamonds, the true appearance of gemstones, the proportions of a ring or the subtle movement of a bracelet on the wrist can only be partially conveyed in photographs. This is especially true of pieces whose character comes not from a single statement feature, but from the cumulative effect of many finely executed details.
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Crivelli at Moni’s Diamond in Budapest
Crivelli jewellery is now available in Hungary exclusively at Moni’s Diamond. The Italian house’s arrival in Budapest brings its distinctive approach to diamond jewellery to the jewellery shop on Október 6. Street, just a few steps from St Stephen’s Basilica.
The collection ranges from classic diamond rings and understated pieces for everyday wear to more elaborate high jewellery creations. Throughout, Crivelli’s Italian heritage is evident in the precision of its goldsmithing, meticulous diamond setting and attention to detail.
Discover the collection in Budapest and explore the world of Crivelli and Italian high jewellery.
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