Jewel of The Month - June 2026

A vintage diamond, turquoise and lapis lazuli link bracelet has been chosen as Hancocks London’s Jewel of the Month for June.

Dating circa 1970, the articulated link bracelet, by Italian jeweller Illario, is designed as a highly flexible 18ct yellow gold brick link, with a repeating geometric pattern of diamonds, turquoise and lapis lazuli.

The bracelet bears the maker’s mark for Illario, the Italian workshop founded in 1920 by three brothers – Carlo, Vincenzo and Luigi Illario, whose reputation for innovative goldsmithing techniques brought them to the attention of some of Italy’s most distinguished jewellery houses. Among them, notably was Bulgari, who recognised the quality of their craftsmanship.

Illario went on to create many pieces for Bulgari, including the iconic Serpenti watch bracelets. As well as manufacturing fine jewellery for other firms, Illario designed, made and sold their exceptional jewels under their own name.

Guy Burton, Managing Director, Hancocks London, said: “This is one of my favourite pieces we are currently offering for sale and it is particularly perfect for this time of year given its bold colours make it a particularly striking piece to wear.

“Vintage Illario pieces are not always easy to find, and when they are, they embody everything we look for in a great jewel: masterful craftsmanship, strong design and a piece that is simply made to be worn. This bracelet is exactly that.”