Fine jewelry: Fine jewelry refers to high-quality pieces crafted from precious metals and natural gemstones, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as well as diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and semi-precious stones. Valued for its beauty and durability, fine jewelry is designed to last a lifetime.
Italian Artisan jewelry: Italian artisan jewelry boasts a rich heritage of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Handcrafted using traditional techniques, each piece is made from high-quality metals like gold, silver, and platinum—often reclaimed and locally sourced—and adorned with natural gemstones. Italian artisans blend intricate designs with delicate work, granulation, and hand engraving, creating timeless and stylish pieces. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures that every piece is both beautiful and enduring, making artisan jewelry highly valuable and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts.
18-karat gold and sterling silver: We exclusively work with solid 18-karat gold and sterling silver, the finest high-quality options for luxury jewelry crafted to endure for a lifetime. The quality of gold jewelry is determined by its purity and is measured in karats. 18-karat gold is composed of 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals,
making it more precious than 14-karat gold. Its higher gold content gives 18-karat pieces a richer, more luxurious appearance and establishes them as the traditional choice for premium jewelry. Similarly, sterling silver, composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metals, offers exceptional luster and durability. We emphasize craftsmanship and the timeless elegance that comes with using the highest standard of materials.
Reclaimed or recycled gold: Reclaimed gold is recycled from existing sources, such as old jewelry, rather than newly mined. Also known as eco-gold, this process minimizes environmental and social impacts like habitat destruction and water pollution. To prioritize sustainability, we are committed to use reclaimed gold.
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Natural gemstones: Natural gemstones are formed through natural processes within the Earth, without human intervention. These include minerals, rocks, or organic materials that are cut and polished for use in jewelry and decorative objects. Examples include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, topaz, amethyst, and turquoise. Valued for their unique beauty, rarity, and durability, natural gemstones are often prized for their color, clarity, and cut.
Goldsmith and craftsmanship: A skilled artisan specializing in working with gold, gemstones, and precious metals, a goldsmith creates jewelry and decorative objects using techniques like casting, forging, engraving, and stone setting. Goldsmiths need a high level of skill, precision, and creativity, and their craft has been valued since ancient times. They work in specialized workshops with a variety of tools and equipment, including saws, hammers, chisels, and machinery for casting and finishing. In Italy, independent goldsmiths often run small, family-owned businesses, specializing in traditional luxury jewelry with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing. Italian goldsmiths have a rich history dating back to the Renaissance and are an integral part of Italy's cultural heritage.
Via Orefici Jewelry trademarks: Italian jewelry features stamps that indicate the metal content and the manufacturer's trademark. The stamps are regulated by the Italian government to ensure the jewelry meets specific quality standards. For gold jewelry, the stamps include the karat weight (750 for 18-karat gold) and the manufacturer's trademark number (e.g., GE212 for a license issued in Genova).
