FOPE’s Montedoria collection, created to mark the opening of a new Milan location for the brand, can be seen as the ideal bridge between two cultures, connecting the excellence of Italian craftsmanship to the refined aesthetics of the Middle East. In these five unique pieces, Italian goldsmith artistry is expressed through elements that resonate deeply with Arab culture.

Emerald green takes centre stage in the collection, evoking FOPE’s corporate colour. From the flag of the Kingdom, which chose it as its signature colour, to classical Arabic poetry in which it represents vitality and beauty, green is intrinsically linked to the region’s cultural identity. In the verses of the great Arab poets, green is used to describe idyllic landscapes and moments of pure beauty, just as the Montedoria emeralds capture and reflect light in an interplay of infinite hues. This happy coincidence highlights the natural harmony between the brand’s DNA and the culture of the Kingdom.

The rigorous geometric designs that characterise the jewellery evoke the refined patterns of traditional Arab art, in which mathematical perfection is combined with beauty. Black-gold elements with a matte finish evoke the understated elegance typical of Middle Eastern aesthetics, while pavé diamonds add the luminosity that evokes stars in the crystal-clear sky of the Arabian desert.

Novecento, the iconic FOPE mesh, is woven into this collection like a precious golden fabric, reminiscent of the fine textiles that travelled for centuries along the caravan routes between East and West. Its unique flexibility allows the jewellery to adapt with natural elegance, just like the precious drapes that have always characterised traditional clothing.

The collection consists of two separate sets:

• Montedoria Navette, where the shape of the central emerald recalls the palm leaves of ancient palm groves, a recurring motif in classical Arabic poetry as a symbol of nobility and grace.
• Montedoria Quadro, where the perfect symmetry of the number two is expressed in designs reminiscent of the geometric motifs of Arabian decorative art, creating a harmonious connection between tradition and contemporary style.

We consider these jewels to be a celebration of the meeting between FOPE’s heritage and the rich Saudi cultural tradition, with pieces that are both contemporary and timeless, perfect for women who appreciate the excellence of Italian craftsmanship and the deep connection with the aesthetic and cultural values of the Middle East.

The world premiere presentation in Riyadh, made possible through Damas’ partnership, highlights the strategic significance of the Saudi market for FOPE and celebrates the deep connection between Italian excellence and the Kingdom’s refined culture, at a time of great cultural and artistic renaissance for Saudi Arabia, where past and future come together in a vision of extraordinary beauty.

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