Pomellato, Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire

Founded in Milan during a period of social and cultural change, Pomellato arrived with a vision that challenged many of the conventions surrounding jewellery. As curator Alba Cappellieri notes, the industry remained deeply attached to traditional aesthetic codes and symbolic meanings. Pomellato took a different path, transforming forms, materials and even the way jewellery was worn and understood.

One of the strongest sections focuses on photography. Before image-making became central to luxury communication, Pomellato was building relationships with some of the most influential photographers of their time. Gian Paolo Barbieri, Helmut Newton, Albert Watson, Horst P. Horst, Snowdon, Javier Vallhonrat, Michel Comte and Herb Ritts all helped shape a visual language that became inseparable from the Maison itself.

The exhibition follows that evolution across decades, showing how photography became part of Pomellato's identity. Newton's black-and-white campaigns, Barbieri's sensual Milanese elegance and Ritts' sculptural use of light reveal a brand that understood the cultural power of images before it became standard practice across the luxury industry.

Beyond the photographs, the exhibition highlights the creative signatures that continue to define Pomellato today. Visitors move through sculptural gold chains, bold volumes and vibrant gemstones, discovering how collections such as Nudo emerged from a philosophy built around colour, experimentation and individuality. Throughout the show, jewellery is presented as tactile, expressive and connected to everyday life.

Women remain at the centre of that story. From the beginning, Pomellato designed jewellery for women who chose pieces for themselves, celebrating personal milestones, desire and independence. That commitment continues through Pomellato for Women, the initiative launched in 2017 to promote gender equality and support the fight against violence against women.

Nearly sixty years after its founding, Pomellato arrives in Paris with many of the ideas that set it apart still intact. Pomellato, Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire, brings those ideas together, connecting jewellery, photography and design through the creative vision that has shaped the Maison since 1967. For those wanting to experience it firsthand, the exhibition opens at the Palais de Tokyo on June 24 and runs until July 20, 2026, with free admission available through advance reservation on Pomellato's website.