By Rayan Innue
Few names in the world of fine jewellery have evoked as much
respect and admiration as that of Stefan Hafner. Today, the
43-year-old brand is presenting a number of new collections that
evoke sophistication and elegance with an air of contemporary
classicism.
The words Magic Touch, Dreamlike, Wonder, and Revelation have often
been used to describe the jewellery created by master jeweller and designer
Stefan Hafner over the years. The brand’s well-deserved reputation comes
from the creation of a scintillating range of high-quality and high-design
pieces imbued with festive glamour and splendour.
Stefan Hafner’s diverse and dazzling array of designer collections are matched
only by the multitude of inspirations from the brand’s team of creators who
are endowed with skills as diverse as architecture, fashion, graphic design,
theatre sets, and photography. With a passion for creativity on par with
their traditional skills in goldsmithing and stone-setting, these talented
individuals work together in the brand’s factories in Valenza to create
award-winning jewellery that can be described as the “New Classic.”
With its jewellery meeting the highest standards in design and
manufacture, the brand has earned accolades from around the world.
Among its notable recent achievements are the “Best Design in
Diamonds” prize from the American Jewellery Awards competition
(three years in a row) and the “Best Design in Show” award by the Couture
Design Collection in Las Vegas.
This year, Stefan Hafner is introducing the new Promise, Rosa Tattoo, and
Silhouettes collections. Combining the traditional skills of the goldsmith with
a fresh approach, these jewels offer a design that is contemporary with an
intrinsic lightness.
Among the highlights of the Promise collection are various
combinations of superb and sophisticated rings that feature white or rose 18K
gold set with black and white diamonds, blue and pink sapphires, and other
precious gemstones with a large stone crowning the ensemble. Alternating
white or black diamonds also combine with coloured stones to give the pieces
a touch of opulent diversity.
With its new Rosa Tattoo collection, Stefan Hafner imbues its pieces with a
note of playful whimsy. Evoking a real tattoo, these pendants come in various
colours composed of rose or white 18K gold set with diamonds and precious
gemstones such as coloured sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites. Rosa Tattoo
is the perfect answer to those who want a tantalizing—yet temporary—tattoo
next to their skin.
The brand takes a more emotional journey with its Silhouettes collection. One
of the pieces in this line is the beautiful Bride pendant, made of white 18K
gold, white and black diamonds, and pink sapphires—perfect for any wedding.
For something a bit more fanciful, the demure Fairy in white gold with white
and black diamonds will delight all those who are young and young-at-heart.
| "Mosaico" bracelet by Nouvelle Bague & "Bells" earrings by Io Si |
A part of the Italy-based Blu Group, Stefan Hafner jewellery (along with
Italian brands IoSi and Nouvelle Bague) is distributed in North America
by Miami-based Opera Jewels. Founded in 2003 by Massimo
Zerbini and Andrea Medri, Opera Jewels has shown itself
to be exceptional, not just in the way the company
approaches business, but with the brands and retailers.
“In this erratic and critical economic period,” explains
Massimo Zerbini, “when so many companies are afraid
to invest in developing and creating solid relationships
with customers, Opera Jewels is strengthening
its commitment with presence, support, and
innovation. Our goal is to become—for every
customer—an important strategic partner in
their success.” And partner it is, not only for
its retailers, but also for the Stefan Hafner
brand, the quintessence of Italian Design.
See also our feature on Opera Jewels
www.stefanhafner.com
www.operajewels.com
