Insignia Collection — Modern Amulets For A New Era

At Bario Neal, we have recently unveiled our ethically and thoughtfully designed Insignia Collection. This heritage-inspired jewelry line seamlessly blends the past with the present, introducing 2025's defining design elements into one distinctive collection and showcases timeless symbols, personalization.

Over a year in the making, the Insignia Collection celebrates modern-day amulets and representational jewelry, designed to resonate with the modern wearer’s desire for personal expression and connection to history. The collection channels the energy of ancient Egyptian symbols for protection, luck, personal power, and transformation, bringing these timeless motifs to life through identity-defining signet rings, intricately crafted hand-laid enamel, versatile pendants designed for effortless movement, chic demi-parure sets, and bold geometric shapes.

From the scarab, an emblem of regeneration and renewal, to deep blue lapis lazuli speckled with bits of white and metallic gold sourced from the high altitudes of one of the world’s longest mountain ranges, every piece carries a sense of history while serving as wearable art for contemporary life. The result is jewelry that feels deeply personal and timeless—meaningful accessories that double as milestone markers, tokens of celebration, and connections to broader legacies. Pieces like the Hieros and multi-stone designs work beautifully as intergenerational treasures, introducing younger wearers to the concept of meaningful, fine jewelry.

"Insignia embraces the idea of 'making your mark' in the modern world. To us, that mark is in creating jewelry that captures the deep emotions and rich histories tied to life's most meaningful moments. Jewelry is more than adornment or accessory; it's a vessel for storytelling, a way to carry powerful emotions and personal legacies forward,"

Anna Bario and Page Neal, Co-Founders of Bario Neal

Building on the legacy of iconic bestsellers like the Shield Lapis Slice Pendant Silver, the Cosmic Serpent Collection, and the Senna Diamond Toi et Moi Black Enamel Ring, we continue our tradition of storytelling, weaving its own rich history into every design. Whether worn as a talisman or gifted to mark a shared history, the Insignia Collection invites wearers to connect with ancient narratives while creating new ones, resulting in heirlooms destined to be cherished for generations.

Pendants and Parures: The Resurgence of Enamel, Animal Motifs, and Matching Sets

The Insignia Collection extends beyond rings to include a selection of refined pendants and demi-parure sets that celebrate the art of layering. Each piece is designed to complement and enhance one another, allowing wearers to express their personal style and creativity with curated combinations.

The Coil Lapis Pendant — this pendant features Lapis Lazuli sourced from the high-altitude Andes mountains, on the Chile-Argentina border. The stone displays deep blues speckled with white and metallic gold. This piece draws inspiration from both the Shield Lapis Pendant and the Coil Bracelet and Signet Ring. The design is handcrafted with silver, vermeil and a 14x10.25mm Free Form Chilean Lapis Inlay.

The Hieros Smokey Sky and Hieros Sunrise pendants — inspired by hieroglyphic language, these pendants feature intricate connections that allow the stones to move with you throughout the day. The clusters represent Bario Neal’s own unique language, blending their brand history into the design. The Hieros Smoky Sky are handcrafted with silver, vermeil, a 25x18mm oval Chinese writing stone (Feldspar), and three 4.75mm rose cut garnets The Hieros Sunrise Pendant includes an 8×2.5mm Baguette Cut Zircon, a 7x5mm Oval Cut Purple Chalcedony, and a 5.25mm Rose Cut Carnelian.

The Scarab Turquoise and Black Enamel Pendant and Earring Jacket pieces — these pieces draw inspiration from the timeless scarab motif, reimagining this ancient symbol with contemporary textures. Similar to our Serpent Collection, the scarab is an iconic design that spans millennia, and we take pride in crafting our own modern interpretation of such enduring symbols. These pieces also feature Bario Neal's signature hand-laid glass enamel colors, complemented by the brand's distinctive ray fringe texture and mini black diamond stud accents.

The Hieros Sky Blue Drops — multi-stone earrings that showcase Bario Neal’s signature cluster style, with stones that move independently to enhance their fluidity. The vertical arrangement adds dynamic articulation to the design. The design is handcrafted with 14kt Yellow Gold, silver with vermeil, an 8x2.5mm Baguette Cut Swiss Blue Topaz, a 7x5mm Oval Cabochon Turquoise, and a 5.25mm Rose Cut London Blue Topaz

Signet Rings: Timeless Markers of Identity

Signet rings have a rich history that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt around 3500 BCE. Originally used as personal seals to authenticate documents and goods, the engraved designs left unique imprints in clay or wax, symbolizing power and lineage — lasting markers of time and relationships. The practice of sacred carving, where secular objects were made holy through engraving, imbued these symbols with deep meaning, turning images, icons, and forms into representations of personal and cultural significance.

Learn more about our Signet Rings in our blog post, Signet Rings: Timeless Markers of Identity

A Fusion of Tradition and Tomorrow

With the launch of the Insignia Collection, Bario Neal not only honors the ancient craft of jewelry-making but also anticipates the defining trends of 2025. This collection reflects a growing desire for personalization, meaningful adornment, artful layering, and curated sets. Its thoughtful design and heritage influences signal the shift towards sustainable luxury, marking jewelry as both a statement of style and also a reflection of one’s values and personal narrative.