The history of the Nanis jewelry factory

Designer and founder Laura Bicego's beautiful pieces of jewelry are true works of art with a special mission. In this article, find out with what vision Nanis was founded, what drives Laura and why the award-winning jewelry from her factory is so unique.

The beginnings: from the woman with vision to the luxury manufacturer

Laura is probably one of the most likeable jewelry designers in the world. Whenever you meet her at an event, she has a bright smile on her face alongside her beautiful jewelry. Joie de vivre for two and an almost limitless motivation and creativity drive the Italian. Laura has her father to thank for the fact that the latter focuses on jewelry making.

Laura Bicego with her father

In his jewelry factory, she learned from birth how beautiful and fulfilling the craft is. Even as a child, she created an inseparable bond between herself and the world of jewelry. She began designing her own jewelry and discovering her identity as a designer. However, because she wanted to become independent and pursue her own personal mission, she left the family business.

In 1990 she founded her own factory near Venice together with her husband Piero Marangon - Nanis was born. In her studio she applies the specialist knowledge she has learned from her father's business and works with around 60 people on her wonderful dream: Laura wants jewelry to become more wearable and for women to regain their joy in jewelry. There are no boring classics for her, because her jewelry should make the wearer shine and radiate strength, self-confidence and elegance.

Laura Bicego with her husband Piero

For Laura Bicego, jewelry is more than just an accessory. Her jewelry should bring out the woman's personality and help her feel great at all times. Because, says Laura, that’s what her customers deserve. This incentive makes it clear how much love and passion the designer puts into designing her jewelry and why Nanis stands out. The Italian manufacturer is not about showing off with luxury jewelry, it's about appearing confident and stylish.

This project is a great success with the handmade jewelry from Nanis, because when you wear the exquisite accessories, you automatically feel great and enchanting. With her jewelry, Laura wants to redefine the concept of femininity while maintaining the values ​​that her father instilled in her from an early age: combining Italian goldsmith quality, fantastic designs and fine materials and creating something that touches people.

Nani's ring Dancing in the Rain with aquamarine

From a curious girl with an inexhaustible thirst for knowledge, Laura became a self-confident woman who, with her vision, has made it into a top-class luxury manufacturer. Authenticity, creativity and expertise combined in one woman. Laura's mission is clear and obvious. You can see her passion for her job in the jewelry and her impressive sense of aesthetics reveals that Laura wants more than just making jewelry. She wants to inspire women, make them more confident and make them feel beautiful at all times.

That's why Nanis' jewelry can also be worn in everyday life without appearing too pompous or exaggerated. Luxury that skilfully crowns the outfit both in everyday life and at celebrations and ensures a unique and sensual look. Laura's mission arrives and convinces women and critics. In 2018, Laura Bicego won the Inhorgenta Award "Fine Jewelery" for her stunning Trasformista collection.

Nani's Trasformista hoop earrings in yellow gold

The Dancing in the Rain series: an ode to the joy of life

Laura Bicego is a woman whose attitude is simply touching and inspiring. She almost always seems to be in a good mood and wants the best for her customers. For example, that they dance in the rain instead of moping when it's gray. Also in a figurative sense. With the Dancing in the Rain Collection This has been done impressively well. Imagine the summer sun rising over the mountains of Vicenza and a shower approaching. Thick drops fall from the sky and shine beautifully in the light. This scenario could have been the template for the wonderful jewelry pieces in the Dancing in the Rain collection.

Nani's Dancing in the Rain necklace in yellow gold with aquamarine

Drops of velvety, matt polished gold are the heart of the product line. These have been sophisticatedly arranged to form sensational pieces of jewelry that make women's hearts beat faster. Some accessories in the collection sparkle with diamonds or colored gemstones in soft tones, creating a summery and feminine look. The chains, necklaces, earrings and rings in the series are elaborately crafted by hand and are therefore real wearable art. The cheerful, round design language of the accessories has something playful and carefree about it – like a child dancing in the rain. At the same time, however, the pieces of jewelry have an elegance that is second to none.

Nani's Dancing in the Rain earrings made of yellow gold with aquamarine

Thanks to the simple yet delightful shapes, the pieces of jewelry adapt well to the style of the wearer. A festive dress, a suit or jeans and a blouse: with the accessories from the collection Dancing in the Rain Azure They have fascinatingly beautiful all-rounders in your jewelry box that you can wear for any occasion. If you choose one of the necklaces, you will be surprised at how comfortable even the largest pieces of jewelry in the line are to wear.

Nani's Dancing in the Rain necklace in yellow gold

Copyright photos: Nanis

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