Chimento
Chimento is an Italian gold jewellery house based in Grisignano di Zocco, in the province of Vicenza, founded by Adriano Chimento. It makes gold rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces, often set with diamonds.
| Founder | Adriano Chimento |
|---|---|
| Base | Grisignano di Zocco, Vicenza |
| Speciality | Gold jewellery |
| Products | Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces |
| Website | chimento.it |
What is Chimento?
Chimento is an Italian jewellery company from the Vicenza area, one of Italy's main goldsmithing districts. It is based in Grisignano di Zocco and was founded by Adriano Chimento, a jeweller and businessman who also served as its president and was widely regarded as a leading figure of Vicenza's gold industry.
Products and positioning
The house specialises in fine gold jewellery, with pieces that combine white and yellow gold, some set with diamonds. Its range covers:
- Rings
- Bracelets
- Earrings
- Necklaces
Chimento pieces appear on the secondary market through platforms such as 1stDibs and in jewellery auctions dedicated to work made in Vicenza, which reflects the brand's recognition among collectors.
Heritage
The company's history has been documented in the book Like Rays of Light on Slanted Mirrors: The Chimento Family and the Art of Great Italian Jewelers, which places the family within the tradition of Italian goldsmithing.
Why it matters
Chimento is one of the family jewellery houses that built the reputation of Vicenza as a centre of Italian gold manufacturing and whose pieces continue to circulate among collectors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chimento jewellery from?
Chimento is an Italian jewellery house based in Grisignano di Zocco, in the province of Vicenza.
Who founded Chimento?
Chimento was founded by the Italian jeweller and businessman Adriano Chimento.