Baia Sommersa: A Collection Inspired by the Submerged Mosaics of the Bay of Naples

The Baia Sommersa collection is inspired by an archaeological treasure - Parco Sommerso di Baia - an ancient Roman city that lies in the waters of the bay in front of Cape Miseno, comparable to an underwater Pompeii.

Here the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea contain villas, thermal baths, statues, amphorae, and splendid polychrome mosaics that once lined the floors of Roman buildings. It is precisely the hues of the sea and its depths, combined with the color palette of the mosaics, that inspired the creation of the Baia collection.

A connection of rare beauty and preciousness, which our master goldsmiths have managed to translate into the jewelry of the collection. Every piece in the Baia collection—rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings—tells the extraordinary story of the intertwining of nature and history.

Baia Sommersa stands out in the world of fine jewelry for its distinctive hexagonal shapes, inspired by the geometric lines of mosaic tiles. Inlaid malachite, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, onyx, and coral blend with 18-karat yellow gold, creating pieces with a unique character.

A Discovery That Inspires

This fascinating story—where antiquity meets contemporary design—does not end here.
In 2023, a stunning new mosaic was discovered, featuring large, undulating waves composed of blue and white tiles. A newly revealed room displayed a psychedelic interplay of geometric lines and tangent circles, interwoven with crossing braids that formed hexagons with concave sides.

This sensational discovery also ignited our creativity. Inspired by this find, we designed a new high-jewelry suite, which includes a matching bracelet and pendant.

The main circular motif of the bracelet and pendant echoes the discovery at Parco Sommerso di Baia, while the remaining hexagonal details serve as the creative thread connecting these masterpieces to the broader Baia Sommersa collection.

Baia Sommersa is a collection in constant motion, just like the mosaics preserved beneath the waters of the Bay of Naples. Its place of origin remains an endless source of inspiration for Miseno’s designers, allowing the wearer to experience a journey through beauty, history, color, and elegance—a legacy that has endured for millennia and which Miseno now brings into the contemporary world with a modern and distinctive design.