Nonza

Nonza takes its name from a village in Corsica, suspended between black cliffs and turquoise sea. This collection carries that same palette: gradients of blue sapphires, rainbow sapphires, fauve sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, set on personalized jewelry that blends the color of the stones with a hand-shaped message. Since 2014, Atelier Paulin has hand-shaped every piece from precious wire in Paris, then set each stone one by one for its exact hue.

Nonza: Our Selection

The collection comes in three jewelry families. Rings first, with the Chain Ring - Blue Sapphire, its gradient cousin the Chain Ring - Rainbow Sapphire, and the fauve sapphire and emerald versions: a hand-shaped wire band where the stones run along a fine chain.

Bracelets form the heart of Nonza, with two distinct lines. The Plain Riviere line, more understated, like the Plain Riviere Bracelet - Emerald or the Plain Riviere Bracelet - Blue Sapphire, lines up the stones in a continuous gradient with no hand-shaped text. The personalized Riviere line pairs that same stone gradient with a word or name hand-shaped in precious wire: the Riviere Bracelet - Rainbow Sapphire or the Riviere Bracelet - Emerald are the most requested pieces. For a slimmer bracelet you tie yourself, the Attache moi Slim Knot Cord line, from the fauve sapphire style to the emerald style, plays the texture of the cord against the sparkle of the stone.

The choker necklaces echo this same duality: the Riviere Rainbow Sapphire version sits close to the neck with no text, while the Attache moi Emerald version lets you tie a personalized name necklace message right at the throat.

How to Choose Based on Your Message or Occasion

The choice starts with the stone. Deep blue sapphire suits everyday wear, discreet under a sleeve. The rainbow gradient, running through blue, pink, and yellow, catches the eye and suits a piece meant to be seen. Emerald, greener and denser, pairs beautifully with yellow 14k gold-filled wire, while ruby and red sapphire warm up silver just as well as rose gold.

Next comes the question of text: a short name reads best on a slim bracelet like the Attache moi Slim Knot Cord Bracelet - Blue Sapphire, while a date or a longer word finds its place on a wider Riviere style. Without personalization, the Plain Riviere styles remain the most understated choice.

What Occasion Calls for This Jewelry?

A Nonza Chain Bracelet - Fauve Sapphire makes a fitting gift for a birthday or an achievement, the stone marking a specific date. The double wrap bracelet, from the Double Wrap Chain Bracelet - Emerald to the Personalized Double Wrap Bracelet - Rainbow Sapphire, suits an end-of-year gift or a graduation, its clasp wrapping twice around the wrist for extra presence. For couples, the Attache moi line, designed to be tied with two hands, speaks more to a declaration or a union. A blue sapphire choker suits a birth or a christening, while the rainbow version is more often a gift you give yourself.

Materials, Personalization, and Care

Nonza jewelry is hand-shaped in sterling silver, 14k gold-filled, or 18k gold, depending on the style chosen. The wire is first work-hardened cold to take its shape and gain resilience, then the stones are set one by one following the chosen gradient. On personalized styles, the word or name is then hand-shaped in precious wire and secured with laser micro-welding at the tension points, so it holds up over time without losing legibility.

Manufacturing time varies by material: 1 to 3 business days for sterling silver and 14k gold-filled, 2 to 5 business days for 18k gold. DHL Express delivery, duties included, then takes 48 hours within Europe. For care, avoiding prolonged contact with salt water or chlorine keeps the set stones bright; a soft cloth is enough for everyday upkeep.

To explore beyond Nonza, the Personalized Gold and Silver Bracelets collection gathers other precious wire lines, and the Necklaces collection offers lengths and materials that complement the chokers shown here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can all Nonza jewelry be personalized?

No: the Plain Riviere styles remain text-free, while the classic Riviere and Attache moi lines accept a word or name hand-shaped in precious wire, within the letter limit noted on each product page.

What's the difference between rainbow sapphire and fauve sapphire?

Rainbow sapphire shifts through several tones on a single piece, from blue to yellow; fauve sapphire stays within a range of browns and ambers, more discreet for everyday wear.

Are the stones fragile for everyday wear?

Set after the metal is work-hardened, they hold up to regular wear; simply avoid direct impact and prolonged exposure to chemical products.

How long does it take to receive a Nonza piece?

Hand-shaping takes 1 to 5 business days depending on the material, followed by 48 hours of DHL Express delivery, duties included.