In 1987 Paolo Gensini set out to create an item of jewellery that could be customised specifically to a person’s individual tastes, appealing to everybody and anybody. Paolo designed what we know as the ‘Nomination bracelet’ (from the Latin term meaning “giving someone an appropriate name”). This revolutionary piece of jewellery allows its owners to create something which is totally personal and truly meaningful.
The composable bracelet links are made of stainless steel, 18ct gold, enamel, semi-precious stones or cubic zirconia and are personalised link by link. There are over two thousand different links available and each link is handmade in a studio in Florence. They are each certified with the Nomination logo ensuring quality and originality.
1. Decide which size bracelet you would like: At Fabulous, we sell two different sizes Classic and Big. Classic is the smaller size of link and certainly the most popular. Often men choose the Big size.
2. Start with a base bracelet. Each is formed of a strip of 13 stainless steel links (Classic £5.75, Big £7.75).
3. Then - add your own personal links.Once you have your base bracelet, the fun begins! You will need to start adding more customised links until it is the perfect fit for your wrist. Women usually need around 17 to 18 links to form a bracelet, men need around 20. However, this depends on an individual’s wrist size.
You can personalise your bracelet any way you want by choosing from the enormous range of links available, from £12 per link. You can gradually add to your bracelet over time, replacing the plain base links with pictures and symbols until all the links are personal to you. This is what makes a Nomination bracelet such a wonderful gift, because its so unique and personal.
Choose from letters which can be bought in 18ct gold, cubic zirconia, and also in red or blue enamel to spell out any name or initials. Numbers are also available in 18ct gold and are fantastic for composing a memorable date – a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special age. Celebrate your birthday with your star sign, Chinese year symbol or birthstone, or show your patriotism with your country’s flag.
Choose from an enormous variety of pictures and symbols of hobbies and interests. If sports are your passion, choose a football, boat, skier, racing driver, golfer... the list is endless! But if sport isn’t your thing, don’t worry, whatever your passion whether you are a budding artist, a wine connoisseur or whiz when it comes to DIY, you can be sure to find a link to suit.
Add your favourite animal or pet from an extensive selection… …or capture a memory of that perfect holiday with a symbol of the Sydney Opera House or the Pyramids of Egypt. In addition to these there are hundreds of other symbols composed of cubic zirconia, enamel, gold and even diamond links for those who wish to indulge! Come and see the Nomination range on display at Fabulous, or download the brochure and choose some favourites for your own bracelet!
And don’t forget to keep checking the new designs which are continually added.
