At TEFAF Maastricht, one of the world’s most prestigious art and antiques fairs, LANGI Roma presents a pair of remarkable contemporary jewels inspired by one of nature’s most extraordinary plants: the Victoria amazonica, the giant South American water lily known for its striking geometric structure and impressive floating leaves.
The jewels will be exhibited at the stand of VKD Jewels during TEFAF, offering collectors and jewelry lovers the opportunity to discover the refined design language of Italian designer Alessandro Langella, founder of the brand LANGI Roma.
From botanical architecture to contemporary jewelry
The inspiration behind these pieces lies in the structural beauty of the Victoria amazonica leaf.
The plant is famous for the rigid network of ribs beneath its surface, a natural architectural framework that allows the large leaf to float effortlessly on water. LANGI Roma translates this botanical structure into jewelry design, creating an open composition where geometry, transparency and light interact.
Old cut diamonds are carefully placed across the structure of the jewels. Their positioning evokes small drops of dew resting on the surface of the water lily leaf.
Two interpretations of the plant appear in the collection.
The green earrings represent the younger leaves of the Victoria amazonica, vibrant and fresh in character.
The brooch, with warmer brown tones, represents a mature leaf, larger and more grounded in its visual presence.
Materials that combine tradition and innovation
The pieces are crafted using an intriguing combination of materials: blackened silver, zirconium paper elements, rose gold and antique cut diamonds.
This dialogue between materials reflects a central idea behind LANGI Roma. Precious metals traditionally associated with fine jewelry are combined with innovative materials that bring lightness and structural experimentation.
Blackened silver creates depth and contrast. Rose gold introduces warmth. The old cut diamonds connect the jewel to historic jewelry traditions. The zirconium paper elements add an unexpected contemporary dimension.
The result is a jewel that feels architectural and sculptural while remaining delicate when worn.
The creative vision of Alessandro Langella
The story of Alessandro Langella begins in Rome, a city where art, architecture and history have influenced generations of artists and craftsmen.
Langella began his professional journey in 2010 working with vintage and signed jewelry. Through years of studying historical pieces, he developed a deep appreciation for antique craftsmanship and historic jewelry techniques.
From the abbreviation of Langella’s name came the brand LANGI Roma.
His experience in the world of antique jewelry strongly shaped his aesthetic language. By studying historical goldsmithing techniques and traditional craftsmanship, Langella reinterprets these influences in contemporary creations that balance classical elegance with a subtle futuristic sensibility.
The geometry and refinement of the Art Deco period often appear as an influence in his work, though always interpreted through modern materials and experimental structures.
Production of LANGI Roma jewels is entrusted to highly skilled French and Italian goldsmith workshops known for their excellence in fine jewelry manufacturing.
Reviving historic gemstones
Another distinctive aspect of LANGI Roma is the use of historic gemstones and antique cuts.
Langella frequently works with older stones that are given a new life through creative reinterpretation. Antique cuts may be reshaped into imaginative forms inspired by architectural elements, including shapes drawn from ancient Roman doors and classical geometry.
This process allows historic materials to become part of contemporary jewelry design.
Each LANGI Roma creation becomes a meeting point between past craftsmanship and modern artistic exploration.
Rare jewelry created for collectors
LANGI Roma follows a deliberately limited production philosophy.
Only ten to twenty jewels are created each year. These pieces are offered to a carefully selected circle of collectors and are often presented at international art fairs, jewelry exhibitions and auctions.
This limited approach ensures that each jewel remains distinctive and rare. Rather than producing large collections, LANGI Roma focuses on creating singular objects that can be appreciated as collectible works of art.
For collectors interested in contemporary jewelry that combines historical knowledge, experimental materials and architectural inspiration, LANGI Roma represents a distinctive voice within the European jewelry landscape.
Discover LANGI Roma at TEFAF Maastricht
Visitors to TEFAF Maastricht can discover the Victoria amazonica inspired earrings and brooch at the stand of VKD Jewels. The pieces illustrate how nature, geometry and historic craftsmanship can come together in contemporary jewelry design.
For more information about the brand and its creations, visit www.langi.it
I will visit TEFAF on Monday the 16th of March, as Maastricht is 1,5 hour from my hometown. Follow me on Linkedin to see my impressions straight from the show, from Langi Roma, VKD jewels and more.
Written by Esther Ligthart, jewelry journalist and founder of Bizzita.com. Esther has been writing about the international jewelry industry since 2013 and regularly covers major jewelry fairs such as VicenzaOro, JCK Las Vegas and TEFAF Maastricht.
