How do I forge silver to make jewelry?

It doesn’t look like an easy metal to work with, but silver is actually malleable and offers the opportunity to create unique pieces. “Forging” is an ancient metalsmithing method that allows controlling the shape of silver and other nonferrous metals by hitting the material with a special hammer. The metal needs to be heated with a torch beforehand.
In the image, this one-of-a-kind pendant (for sale online) is forged using the technique described above.

The one of a kind “planeta infossato necklace” handmade in silver

Handmade napkin holder or scarf slide?

I love handcrafted pieces that can be used for more than one purpose. This unique scarf slide can be easily transformed into an elegant napkin holder! Of course, this piece is nature-inspired, and a snake was behind the design of the adjustable, distinctive piece. You can look how to wear this handmade jewel here!

A handmade scarf slide that works well as a napkin holder!

What is reticulation in jewelry-making?

Reticulation is a process that allows to achieve a textured surface on a metal - such as silver - after heating it. The final result consists of an interesting surface with ripples and ridges. The “pianeta verde” pendant in the image was created with this unique process.

A planet ("pianeta" in the language of the designer) with a touch of "grass" inspired the design of this unique necklace handmade with the process of reticulation. The piece is available online.

Hair holder, bangle or necklace?

A high tide (“marea alta” in the language of the designer) inspired the design of this versatile, unique, unisex and handmade 3-in-1 piece. The “marea alta” looks amazing as a distinctive necklace with a chain, as a bangle, or as a hair holder with its own fork (included with this piece). Check out all the possibilities here!

this versatile and handcrafted piece looks amazing on long hair

And just like that... my earrings are on the Season 2 set!

On the set of the new season of "And just like that..." Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes) wears my handmade "occhioni tondi" earrings while walking with Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw) in the park. The earrings appeared, among others media, in a recent Harper’s Bazaar UK article.

Cynthia Nixon wearing my handmade occhioni tondi earrings on the set of And Just Like That… season 2! Image:©2022Harper’sBazaarUK

Necklace or hat band? That's the question

I love to make versatile jewelry and this bacone da seta hat band / necklace is just that. Inspired by a silkworm ("baco da seta" in the language of the designer) this piece is unique, handmade, organic-looking, and unisex, all at once. You can wear it as a one-of-a-kind hat band (and yes, it fits any hat!), as a long or short necklace, and even as a wrapped bracelet. The bacone is handcrafted in soft organic cotton with hand-stitched Japanese cotton thread and finished with brass. And of course, it’s available in selected shops and in our online store here!
In the images, Sharon wears her own shirt and skirts from Lotte.99