The Art of Jewelry Making in Italy
Where heritage, craftsmanship, and beauty come together.
Materials with Integrity
Every jewel begins with what matters most: its materials. At Via Orefici, solid 18-karat gold — never plated, filled, or hollow — gives each piece richness and lasting value. The gold alloy’s mix of silver, copper, or palladium determines whether it’s radiant yellow, refined white, or romantic rose. Gemstones are chosen one by one for their brilliance and individuality — some with vivid color, others with natural inclusions that tell a story. Whenever possible, we also use reclaimed gold, honoring sustainability without compromising quality.
Inside the Workshops
Step into Italy’s botteghe orafe — intimate workshops where goldsmiths shape fire and metal into lasting beauty. You’ll feel the glow of a flame, hear the steady rhythm of hammer on metal, and see the soft scratch of a file against gold. Some of our techniques include:
• Lost-wax casting — a Renaissance art, creating intricate, organic forms.
• Hand-forging — hammer and flame giving metal its soul, weight, and resilience.
• Stone setting — entrusted to specialists whose steady hands reveal each gem’s brilliance.
• Finishing — the final touch, where polish and detail make the jewel feel alive.
These are not factory processes but crafts passed from master to apprentice, where every step carries heritage and skill.
From concept to completion, each jewel follows an intentional path. It begins with a vision — sketched in design — and continues as raw gold and gemstones are shaped by hand into timeless jewelry. Finally, every piece is polished, set, and finished until it feels beautiful to wear— warm, weighty, and alive.
Jewelry with Meaning
Each collection is created with intention — connecting women who value authenticity, artistry, and timeless design with the botteghe orafe of Italy, where craftsmanship has been preserved for centuries.
