Van Robot is not your typical fine jewellery brand. Founded by Paris-born Tatiana Van Lancker — who grew up in Sydney and spent two decades in London — the brand is now based between Rome and Tuscany. It’s here, in the goldsmithing heart of Arezzo, that each piece is meticulously handcrafted.

The brand’s signature look blends geometric symmetry with a sense of fun: robot-inspired pendants, bold links, and art-deco silhouettes brought to life in 18 karat gold with vivid precious stones. It’s fine jewellery with personality — impeccably crafted, but never stiff or overly formal.

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From Bijoux-Bots to Bespoke Gold

Van Robot launched in 2020 with its now-iconic Van Robot pendants. These chunky, articulated robot charms became a talking point, offering a new take on fine jewellery: light-hearted, gender-neutral and collectible. Each one can be customised with birthstones or meaningful gems, giving wearers the opportunity to create something personal.

The designs quickly caught the attention of the press, with features in The New York Times, Vogue UK, Vanity Fair, The Times Luxx and Sunday Times Style. That early success helped cement the brand’s reputation for creating luxury pieces that feel contemporary and full of character.

Van Robot featured in Vanity Fair

The Van Stack Collection – Where Tuscany Meets Tactile Luxury

The Van Stack collection invites connoisseurs into a vibrant world where Tuscan artistry is recast in luxuriant, wearable forms. Each piece—ranging from pendants and rings to bracelets—echoes Van Robot’s distinctive design DNA: chunky 18 kt gold, jewel-toned cabochon gemstones, and articulated, robot-like details that blend whimsy with craftsmanship.

This line is more than jewellery—it’s a celebration of Tuscany’s rich aesthetic legacy. Handcrafted in a family-run atelier in Arezzo, historically known as a goldmaking hub since the Etruscan era, every creation carries the weight of tradition fused with playful innovation  .

Pieces like the Monte Carlo Van Stack Bracelet (diamond and aquamarine) and the Sydney Van Stack Ring (diamond, emerald & sapphire) showcase the bold, refined elegance that defines the collection. With starting prices reaching into the thousands of pounds, each item makes a statement of both style and substance.

Vibrant stacks in 18kt gold and vivid gemstones from Van Robot’s Van Stack collection – bold rings and bracelets designed to be mixed, matched, and worn your way.

Van Stack Bracelets Diamond Multi Precious Stones

Built in Arezzo, Worn Everywhere

While the designs have a global appeal, their construction is firmly rooted in tradition. Every Van Robot piece is handcrafted in Arezzo, a Tuscan city renowned for goldsmithing since the time of the Etruscans. The atelier that produces the jewellery is family-run, keeping centuries-old techniques alive while embracing Van Robot’s modern edge.

The contrast is part of the brand’s charm. These are not mass-produced trinkets. They’re heirloom-quality jewels — solid, weighty, and made to last. But they’re also fun, wearable and expressive, designed to be worn often and enjoyed every day.

A Joyful Point of View

Tatiana Van Lancker’s creative direction is grounded in irreverence and optimism. “Fine jewellery should feel perennially relevant, not take itself too seriously, and, above all, it should make you smile,” she says.

That sentiment is evident in every piece. Whether it’s a robot pendant set with your child’s birthstone or a one-off commission, Van Robot invites wearers to find joy in detail. Pieces are designed to be mixed, matched and styled in unexpected ways — without ever losing their polish.

A Celestial Turn: The Cosmic Collection

In the Cosmic capsule, Van Robot ventures into galactic territory with dazzling alchemy. The collection spotlights Galaxy Van Robot maxi and Galaxy Heart Van Robot mini pendants, rendered in iridescent Australian opals framed by diamonds, and accentuated with neon and pastel enamels. The result is a psychedelic yet refined aesthetic — each piece glows with a celestial energy, marrying cosmic symbolism with the brand’s signature structural playfulness. Evoking starry wonder and Art Deco geometry, the collection introduces a joyful, surreal dimension to the Van Robot universe, perfect for wearers seeking a vibrant twist on fine jewellery.

Van launches Cosmic collection with Galaxy Van Robot and Heart.

Meet the Founder — Tatiana Van Lancker

Born in Paris and raised in Sydney, Tatiana Van Lancker spent over two decades in London before settling between Rome and Tuscany with her husband, two daughters, and their dachshunds. With Van, she reimagines fine jewellery as “future scenes from the past” — designs that are timeless yet delightfully irreverent.

Launched in 2020, her signature Van Robot pendants — colloquially known as “weighty, tactile bijoux‑bots”—offered a playful, personal counterpoint to the typical high‑fine jewellery aesthetic. These articulated, Art Deco–inflected pieces, handcrafted in a family‑run atelier in Arezzo (a region steeped in Etruscan gold‑smithing heritage), quickly earned a cult following for their bold personality and gender‑neutral appeal.

Tatiana’s design philosophy?

“Fine jewellery should not take itself too seriously, and, above all, it should make you smile.”

Tatiana Van Lancker

The Founder - Tatiana Van Lancker

The Jewels Club Verdict

Van Robot offers a refreshing alternative to tradition. Its sculptural gold jewellery is imaginative and engineered to perfection — but it’s the sense of play that makes it so wearable. This is a brand that understands heritage craftsmanship, but also knows when to throw out the rulebook.

Explore more at vanrobot.com or follow @vanrobots on Instagram for the latest collections and behind-the-scenes design stories.

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