jewelry design

Everyday materials for jewelry-making

One of the things that I like the most about jewelry-making is to create pieces that are totally original and one of a kind. I often oxidize silver, bronze, and copper and add patinas to produce exclusive pairs of earrings, rings, cuffs, or necklaces. I also use everyday household materials like sea salt and fine salt, eggs, water, vinegar, etc. to change colors and/or add texture to a specific piece. The result? Pieces that are always different from each other (and fun to make!)

Model Frances wear necklace and earrings from the costellazione collection. These jewels are made by hand using different techniques, including oxidation.

Interview & Italy travel tips

Recently, I was interviewed by Marji De Las Alas from Vuela about my work as both, a jewelry designer and a marine biologist. She also asked me to share some tips about the Italian region of Umbria where my parents live. So, here it is. Enjoy!

An interview for Vuela about my marine biology + jewelry work, and my time in the Umbrian countryside. In the pics, I wear a floral Sissel Edelbo dress (pic on top), a Lemuria dress in sand color in the town of Solomeo restored by Brunello Cucinelli, and a striped ME+EM top (pic on bottom)

An interview for Vuela about my marine biology + jewelry work, and my time in the Umbrian countryside. In the pics, I wear a floral Sissel Edelbo dress (pic on top), a Lemuria dress in sand color in the town of Solomeo restored by Brunello Cucinelli, and a striped ME+EM top (pic on bottom)

Abyssal fish

An abyssal fish gave me the idea to design the statement necklace “pesce abissale”. 
The pendent, handmade in reclaimed silver, is finished with a touch of 18k solid gold and a moonstone. Germogli earrings finish this elegant and ready for spring look on the model.

Handmade, one of a kind and a statement, this jewelry pieces is a must have!

Handmade, one of a kind and a statement, this jewelry pieces is a must have!