Vigneri jewelry brand in California

14.10.2024
ANNE VIGNERI c.1983 Chocolate Brown Lucite Sculptural Cuff Bracelet.
ANNE VIGNERI c.1983 Chocolate Brown Lucite Sculptural Cuff Bracelet.

The Vigneri jewelry brand was created in California between 1982 and 1990 by Frank and Anne Vigneri.

The couple chose plastic – plexiglass – for their sculptural designs. All Vigneri jewelry was individually designed and handcrafted. Frank worked with the plastic material, while Anne started in the studio by polishing and finishing bracelets.

Anne and Frank Vigneri Clip on Earrings Black and Red Lucite with Texture.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Clip on Earrings Black and Red Lucite with Texture.

At the peak of production, Vigneri employed twenty workers. Wholesale clients included Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom, as well as many smaller boutiques. Vigneri jewelry has also appeared in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

ANNE & FRANK VIGNERI c.1981 Black Clear Lucite Block Rope Necklace Numbered.
c.1981 Black Clear Lucite Block Rope Necklace Numbered.

One of their most notable accomplishments was creating twenty unique pieces of jewelry for the third film in the Star Wars franchise, Return of the Jedi.

The Vigneris currently continue to work as artisans in California, although they no longer make jewelry. Their latest venture is a product called “Vigneri Candle Opera”, a wood veneer candle holder hand painted with unique designs.

1980s Clear Lucite with Inclusions Oversized Clip on Earrings by Vigneri.
1980s Clear Lucite with Inclusions Oversized Clip on Earrings by Vigneri.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Oversized Lucite Mask Pin Brooch.
Oversized Lucite Mask Pin Brooch.
Anne & Frank Vigneri Black White Lucite Clip Earrings.
Anne & Frank Vigneri Black White Lucite Clip Earrings.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Freeform Clip Earrings.
Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Freeform Clip Earrings.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Sterling Silver and White Lucite Clip Earrings.
Sterling Silver and White Lucite Clip Earrings.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Black and White Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings.
Black and White Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Red Lucite Clip Earrings with Gold Foil.
Red Lucite Clip Earrings with Gold Foil.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Pink and Silver Lucite Clip Earrings.
Pink and Silver Lucite Clip Earrings.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Lucite Clip Earrings with Silver Foil.
Lucite Clip Earrings with Silver Foil.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Oversized Figurine Multicolor Lucite Pin Brooch.
Figurine Multicolor Lucite Pin Brooch.
Anne and Frank Vigneri Oversized Resin Pin Brooch with Charms.
Oversized Resin Pin Brooch with Charms.