From the Via Orefici World

By Antonella Rossi

Why the Way Jewelry Feels Matters

Sep 01, 2026

By Antonella Rossi

We often choose jewelry for how it looks, but the way it feels matters too. The weight, balance, warmth and texture of solid 18K gold are part of the pleasure of wearing a beautifully made jewel.

By Antonella Rossi

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artisanship, craftsmanship, fine jewelry, gold, goldsmith, handmade, handmade jewelry, heirloom, italy, jewelry design, Via Orefici

The Emotional Connection to Jewelry

Aug 03, 2026

By Antonella Rossi

Why certain pieces become more meaningful over time, and how wearing jewelry allows it to acquire character, familiarity, and a personal connection to our lives.

By Antonella Rossi

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artisanship, craftsmanship, Everyday Elegance, fine jewelry, gold, handmade jewelry, Italian jewelry, italy, jewelry design, smart luxury

The Italian Approach to Jewelry

Jul 24, 2026

By Antonella Rossi

A personal reflection on the Italian relationship with beauty and jewelry—and why beautiful, well-made pieces are meant to be worn and enjoyed as part of everyday life.

By Antonella Rossi

The Lost Wax Technique

Mar 30, 2026

By Antonella Rossi

A closer look at lost-wax casting, the centuries-old technique that transforms a model into precious metal and remains an important part of fine jewelry making today.

By Antonella Rossi

Inside the Bottega Orafa: the Art of Italian Goldsmithing

Jan 28, 2026

By Antonella Rossi

Inside the Bottega Orafa: the Art of Italian Goldsmithing

A look inside the Italian bottega orafa, where skilled hands, technical knowledge, and generations of goldsmith experience transform precious materials into fine jewelry.

By Antonella Rossi

Why 18karat gold?

Nov 01, 2025

By Antonella Rossi

A practical guide to 18K gold: what it means, how it differs from 14K, why it is central to Italian fine jewelry, and the difference between karat and carat.

By Antonella Rossi

Via Orefici in VoyageLA

Oct 30, 2025

By Antonella Rossi

Via Orefici founder Antonella Carlevaro Rossi speaks with VoyageLA about her background in jewelry, the story of Via Orefici, and Italian goldsmith craftsmanship.

By Antonella Rossi

What Craftsmanship Brings to Fine Jewelry

May 13, 2025

By Antonella Rossi

What Craftsmanship Brings to Fine Jewelry

A closer look at what craftsmanship contributes to fine jewelry—from materials and construction to finishing, balance, comfort, and the experience of wearing a well-made jewel.

By Antonella Rossi

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artisanship, gold, goldsmith, handmade, italy, Via Orefici

Via Orefici: The Street Behind the Name

Mar 28, 2025

By Antonella Rossi

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From the Via Orefici World

Why the Way Jewelry Feels Matters

We often choose jewelry for how it looks, but the way it feels matters too. The weight, balance, warmth and texture of solid 18K gold are part of the pleasure of wearing a beautifully made jewel.

The Emotional Connection to Jewelry

Why certain pieces become more meaningful over time, and how wearing jewelry allows it to acquire character, familiarity, and a personal connection to our lives.

The Italian Approach to Jewelry

A personal reflection on the Italian relationship with beauty and jewelry—and why beautiful, well-made pieces are meant to be worn and enjoyed as part of everyday life.

The Lost Wax Technique

A closer look at lost-wax casting, the centuries-old technique that transforms a model into precious metal and remains an important part of fine jewelry making today.

Inside the Bottega Orafa: the Art of Italian Goldsmithing

A look inside the Italian bottega orafa, where skilled hands, technical knowledge, and generations of goldsmith experience transform precious materials into fine jewelry.

Why 18karat gold?

A practical guide to 18K gold: what it means, how it differs from 14K, why it is central to Italian fine jewelry, and the difference between karat and carat.

Via Orefici in VoyageLA

Via Orefici founder Antonella Carlevaro Rossi speaks with VoyageLA about her background in jewelry, the story of Via Orefici, and Italian goldsmith craftsmanship.

What Craftsmanship Brings to Fine Jewelry

A closer look at what craftsmanship contributes to fine jewelry—from materials and construction to finishing, balance, comfort, and the experience of wearing a well-made jewel.

Via Orefici: The Street Behind the Name

The story of Genoa’s historic Goldsmiths’ Street, its centuries-old goldsmith tradition, and the place and point of view behind the Via Orefici name.