Stunning jewelry. Authentic Italian cuisine. Couture fashion. These were a few highlights of an elegant evening celebrating all things Italian, sponsored by the Vicenza Fair and the TJF Group.

Models strolled from the catwalk through the audience to give guests an up-close-and-personal preview of the hottest Italian jewelry designs.

Paola De Luca, creative director, trends forecasting, for the TJF Group, guided the audience through a presentation of pieces that represented the major themes of the evening: Heritage, the appeal of historical reference; Cultural Bridges, a blending of Oriental and European styles; and Biolosophy, the desire for a simple, healthy lifestyle.