Mountain Brook jeweler hosts Italian designer

Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin paid a special visit to Bromberg’s Mountain Brook location Wednesday, Oct. 21 as part of a limited United States tour. 

“We are really pleased with the outcome of the event,” said store owner Ricky Bromberg. “We had a great turnout. It was a great opportunity to present the man behind the name to the community.”

Employees transformed the store into a Roberto Coin showroom the morning of his visit. No other jewelry was on display during the duration of the event, though the store is now back to its regular order, said Bromberg. 

The Venetian designer’s work is perhaps most recognized by his signature ruby touch. Coin signs his jewels by setting a small ruby on the inside of each piece where it can touch the wearer’s skin, a tradition he said was inspired by Egyptian legends. The ruby, according to the legend, is a magic stone able to provide health, happiness and long life to those who keep it in contact with their skin. 

According to his official website, Coin designs more than 600 new models a year. Coin’s collections can be found in more than 60 countries at more than 1,000 shops.