The world of craftsmanshipItaly boasts one of the oldest goldsmithing traditions, rooted in Etruscan times and reaching its highest expression during the Renaissance, in the splendid courts of the Italian lords.
Under the Medici rule, the characteristic goldsmiths’ workshops of Ponte Vecchio were founded in Florence. Today, know-how and tradition combine with contemporary research and design, making the Florentine jewellery and silverware workshops a world-renowned reference point.
Since the early Middle Ages, many master craftsmen expert in gold working have also been active in Milan, as the toponymy of the city itself testifies: the historic Via degli Orefici was one of their privileged locations. A mastery that is perpetuated from the golden altar of Sant’Ambrogio to the great religious goldsmith’s workshops and the sophisticated ateliers of the many contemporary jewellers.
Another tradition that has historical roots in the Milanese territory is that of silver. Some excellent workshops active since the beginning of the twentieth century carry on, between savoir-faire and design, the arduous techniques of chiselling, embossing, engraving and plate beating.
Masters of the delicate filigree technique, particularly in gold, are still active in Sardinia, another Italian centre of production of excellence, while the processing of the so-called “red gold”, coral, has for centuries been the prerogative of the Neapolitan artisans of Torre del Greco and those active in Trapani, Sicily. Not only precious jewels, but also sculptures and furnishing objects come from the historical workshops of these skilled masters. Works that often and willingly go to occupy spaces in prestigious museums.
But it is not only the raw material that makes a precious object…from hard stone pearls to colourful murrine, from bright rock crystals to amethysts, jades and resins of every shade, up to the very light macramé lace: these are the imaginative materials of the bijoux created by eclectic designer-craftsmen in traditional shapes, often inspired by historical jewellery, or futuristic, almost sculptures to wear.
Pia Mariani’s experimental jewel: an independent production, totally Italian, in gold, diamonds and precious stones. The result of an ingenious research. Pia Mariani is an artist-designer with a degree in painting from the Brera Academy who, after numerous collaborations with Italian and foreign jewelers, and after a “revealing” trip to Japan, decided to create her […]
Milano
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
The shop was started in 1948 and it soon became the symbol of classic Florentine luxury jewelry. Then came the encounter with Japanese fashion, with the destructuring of shapes and with design and sculpture as sources of inspiration. What does an object mean? The message deeply rooted in ancient jewelry is delivered by Claudio Ranfagni’s […]
Firenze
Fashion
A jewelry workshop and design studio with showroom, started in 1989 by Valerio Salvadori and Marco Frangini, combining Florentine goldsmith’s tradition and experimentation with innovative techniques. Besides taking part in several Florentine events, such as the International Arts and Crafts Fair, V.M. Preziosi has shown its collections at many trade fairs in Italy and abroad. […]
Firenze
Decorative Arts
Contemporary art you can wear. After graduating from university in the United States, in 1995, Yoko moved to Florence, where she honed her creativity at the school Le Arti Orafe. In 2002, she founded the contemporary jewellery company Takirai Design. Soon thereafter, she partnered with Pietro Pellitteri, designer and art director at Pellitteri Design. Together, […]
Firenze
Decorative Arts
Stunning design and artisan skills, the past and the present, are blended to perfection in the hands of Alessandro Barellini: his jewelry is a triumphant cross between experimentation and tradition, as can be seen in his studio boutique in Lungarno Guicciardini, where he has been creating and experimenting since 1999. Just like his jewels, Alessandro […]
Firenze
Decorative Arts
In his workshop, a stone’s throw away from the Basilica of Santo Spirito and from Palazzo Pitti, Cristiano Pierazzuoli has been creating works straddling the border between art and jewelry since a young age. Each piece is crafted directly from the materials, without the use of any preparatory designs. 18 carat gold and precious stones […]
Firenze
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Four generations of artisans creating jewels, a family business that has crossed more than a century of history while affirming its own philosophy and inimitable style, appreciated and recognized all over the world. Every Fratelli Piccini jewel is a unique piece created by the hands of expert master craftsmen, loyal custodians of those goldsmithing techniques […]
Firenze
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Sara Spolverini’s jewelry pieces can be described as a story revolving around the history and emotions of those who wear them. One-of-a-kind and custom-made pieces created by using the traditional lost-wax casting method and precious metals (925 sterling silver and pure 750 gold), as well as new and experimental materials and techniques, with a special […]
Livorno
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Isabella del Bono’s creations can be described as true works of sculpture. Pieces of iron jewelry, inspired by the medieval heraldic tradition with elegantly engraved coats of arms, logos or initials, are created by using a special technique invented by Isabella del Bono herself: galuchat engraving. Precious stones, small diamonds or pearls can be added […]
Milano
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
This family of artisans has been creating unique and beautiful jewelry in its laboratory-atelier since 1960. Gabriele and Olivetta Sala, who were trained since their childhood to the art of beauty and have learnt the precision of artisan work and stylistic research from their father, are able to create incomparable jewelry pieces, featuring innate elegance […]
Milano
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
The goldsmith’s workshop Elegance has been creating its products in Abano Terme since 1992, but master goldsmith Michele Zorzi has been working in this field since 1986. The pieces of jewelry are made in the workshop next to the shop and designed to the customer’s specifications. Rough or skillfully cut stones, precious metals and the […]
Abano Terme (PD)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Anna Fornari combines art, craftwork and design. Thanks to her technical skills and professional experience gained by training with the best Italian and foreign goldsmiths, Anna Fornari creates contemporary jewelry with great artistic feeling. Innovation and tradition, research into ancient techniques and experimental approach in order to create a piece of jewelry that has not […]
Perugia
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Ca D’or Gioielli is the workshop of Ines Renate Döllert, a German gold artist, who has been living and working in Umbria since 1986. Her various experiences in the workshops and her close contact with Italian nature, history and culture have influenced and marked her work. Thus the Olive Collection was born, jewellery with an […]
Perugia
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Corrado De Meo’s jewellery is unconventional sculptures that, despite their size, are light and very wearable. The starting point is usually a polymer that is then coated with resins or silver. It is worked using lime, fire and other things that allow it to be transformed. These artworks are made on commission, but usually the […]
Livorno
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Oro Nero’s jewellery comes from the desire to reinterpret jewels in unconventional ways, in a metamorphosis of techniques, eras and artistic experiences. Alarico Gentili, a gold engraver known for his craftsmanship, produces unique works, small sculptures with fascinating designs. Works that are designed and created as commissioned by the customer, but also creations for major […]
Località Passo Colmurano (MC)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Ever since 1870, the Di Giacomo family has been renowned in the world of haute joaillerie for sophistication and expertise. Their exclusive production is continuously evolving and the range of items features a variety of materials: gold, silver and platinum, precious and semi-precious stones, meticulously handcrafted using traditional artisanal methods. Each creation is designed and […]
Roma
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
The history of the atelier Ventrella is rooted in Bourbon Naples. The house brand, the maze, symbolic example of creativity outside the box, has been over time joined by a careful and cultured quest for other sources of inspiration. Experimenting with new and valuable forms of creativity has always been the leitmotif of the atelier, […]
Napoli
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
The Gioielleria Carta was founded by Francesco Carta in 1920 and soon became a point of reference for Sardinian goldsmiths. Original designs and perfect execution immediately characterised the productions of this workshop, which specialises in filigreeing and engraving by hand. It boasts the creation of important works, such as the halo of Sant’Efisio, the patron […]
Cagliari
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Musy Padre e Figli is an elegant and historical goldsmith shop in Turin. Its history is one of the oldest in Europe and begins with Giacomo Musy in 1707. Musy creations were immediately highly appreciated by nobles and kings, and Musy soon became the official goldsmiths and jewellers to the Royal House. What distinguishes these […]
Torino
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Le Sibille was born out of the skill and passion of three young women- Camilla Bronzini, Francesca Neri Serneri and Antonella Perugini- who started a dynamic and versatile Renaissance workshop. Each with her own style and expertise creates wonderful jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces made by using the ancient Roman micromosaic technique reinterpreted in a contemporary manner. […]
Roma
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Benvenuto Villa founded his first Atelier in 1876 in Milan. Goldsmith, sculptor and alchemist, he received prestigious awards for his refined creations. To his son Giuseppe we owe the patent for “Villa Fabric “, a fine technique for making gold knit. Villa jewellery, now in its fourth generation of the family, has consistently stood out […]
Milano
