This Italian jeweller is at the heart of a free exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

Stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern take on jewelry: with "The Revolutionary Jeweler," Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free exhibition, accessible by appointment from June 27 to July 20, 2026, revisits the history of the Milanese house through its signature pieces, defining images, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Pomellato brings its gems to the Palais de Tokyo. From June 27 to July 20, 2026, the Milanese house takes over the venue with The Revolutionary Jeweler, a free exhibition, accessible by reservation, which traces nearly six decades of design. It’s an opportunity to discover how this label, founded in 1967, has challenged the conventions of jewelry without ever losing its shine.

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Behind the display cases, far more than a simple sequence of bijoux. The path unfolds a narrative where innovation is worn on the skin. It centers on several "revolutions": style, know-how, color, image, and the place of women. In the background, the entire evolution of a jewelry-making that is freer, livelier, and liberated from mere grand occasions comes to light.

Some historic creations and contemporary pieces reveal what defines Pomellato’s DNA: iconic chains, sculptural forms designed to move with you, and stones with indulgent, appetite-inspired hues. The house has long pushed a freer approach to gems, leaning into expressive colors, bold contrasts, and generously shaped pieces.

But the exhibition goes beyond making gold and precious stones shine. It also foregrounds the conversation between the brand and the fashion photography through a selection of iconic shots by Gian Paolo Barbieri, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Snowdon, and Michel Comte. Images that recount a moment in time as much as a specific aesthetic, bearing witness to the gradual shift of jewelry into a true fashion and storytelling object.

Throughout the tour, another commitment close to the house’s heart comes into view: its relationship with women. A theme explored not only in the works on display but also through the Pomellato for Women initiative, launched in 2017 to advance equality, independence, and the fight against violence toward women. The effort resonates with the values the brand has championed since its early days.

Between iconic jewels, legendary photographs, and a heritage that keeps reinventing itself, Pomellato, The Revolutionary Jeweler offers a multi-faceted portrait of the Italian house. An exhibition that, beyond the retrospective, shows how the brand, in its own way, helped define its era.

Our take:

If you’re hoping for a grand museum retrospective tracing in detail nearly six decades of Pomellato’s history, you may leave a bit unfulfilled. The Revolutionary Jeweler leans more toward a high jewelry showcase, in the spirit of luxury houses staging exhibitions during Fashion Week between runway shows—except this time it’s unusually free to the public. The route, sleek and polished, foregrounds the house’s iconic creations through a sequence of vitrines where rings, bracelets, necklaces and ensembles are revealed in full light. The photography enthusiasts among you will also appreciate a selection of black-and-white shots by major fashion names, a pleasant complement to the visit. On the downside, don’t expect interactive modules, immersive installations or major historical pieces: the experience remains contemplative. If you enjoy watching the work of jewelry, the stones and the know-how of a great house presented in refined scenography, this free interlude at the Palais de Tokyo is worth a detour. However, those looking for a content-rich historical exhibition or interactive features may come away hungry.

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