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Verdura Supports The Relief Efforts In Ukraine

Verdura, along with its workshops and lapidary partners, has launched a special initiative to support the people of Ukraine. We have created a limited edition of the Three Stone Ring in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. Symbolizing the blue sky and golden wheat of Europe’s breadbasket, the blue topaz and yellow citrine serve as a reminder of the peace and plenty that we hope will soon be restored.

The Verdura Whitney Tiara Shines at the Met Gala

Verdura’s exceptional vintage “Feather Headdress” tiara shined at the 2022 MET Gala, the first time it has been worn since its debut in front of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1957. An original commission for Mrs. John Hay (Betsey) Whitney, the tiara was worn by Hamish Bowles, Global Editor at Large, Vogue and Editor-in-Chief of The World of Interiors as he co-hosted the live coverage of the red-carpet arrivals.

“Frank’s Files” Gets an Inside Look at the History, Expertise and Allure of Verdura

In this special edition of "Frank's Files," Sotheby's Jewelry Vice President Frank Everett sits down with Verdura President Nico Landrigan who shares the story behind the founder, Duke Fulco di Verdura, his special relationship with Coco Chanel, and their clientele of glamorous women including Greta Garbo, Bunny Mellon, Dorothy Paley, and Betsey Cushing Whitney.

Verdura Featured at The Met’s “Jewelry for America” Exhibition Now through April 2020

Verdura's signature Maltese Cross Cuff in diamonds, emerald, sapphire, pearl, and ivory is on display as part of The Met's "Jewelry for America" exhibition. The iconic cuff designed by the Duke Fulco di Verdura is part of the Met's permanent collection and is a gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman.

Verdura, Cole Porter’s Personal Jeweler, Glitters at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards

Cole Porter’s initial backing of Duke Fulco di Verdura in 1939 forever linked the jeweler to the Broadway scene. The evening coincided with the late Broadway composer's birthday.

Verdura Receives Town & Country Jewelry Award For The Ravenna Cuff Introduction

Verdura is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of Town & Country’s first-ever Jewelry Award for Rediscovery of the Year, in recognition of our reintroduction of the Ravenna Cuff. Verdura President Nico Landrigan and his wife Kim Landrigan joined Stellene Volandes, Town & Country’s Editor-in-Chief on Thursday March 15, 2018 for the celebration at Hearst Towers in New York City.

Verdura loans to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute

Verdura is pleased to have loaned the original Verdura “Maltese Cross” Cuffs made for Coco Chanel from the Verdura Museum Collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s Spring 2018 exhibition entitled Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.