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【Syracuse, It】The Millennial Papyrus of Syracuse Transforms into Jewelry: The Unprecedented Idea of Earrings with Ancient Stories

Jun 7, 2026

Editor’s Note

**Editor’s Note:** This piece explores the delicate art of Papiro Gioielli, where ancient Sicilian papyrus-making meets modern laser-cutting to create unique earrings. We highlight the craftsmanship behind these locally sourced, stone-adorned accessories.

How Papyrus Becomes Earrings

The elements of Papiro Gioielli earrings are essential: papyrus paper, natural stones, and artisanal craftsmanship. However, they combine ancient and modern techniques.

“The raw material is clearly local,” Tiralongo explains, “meaning the paper made using a millennial procedure from papyrus plants that grow in Syracuse.”

The sheets are applied to a support, laser-cut for various processes, and decorated with technologically original prints, specially created by the brand’s illustrator. These bases are then embellished with natural stones: jade, agate, freshwater pearls, lapis lazuli. No further coating is needed:

“After all, as we know from the testimonies that have come down to us from antiquity, papyrus paper lasts for centuries,” comments the creator.

Mythological Subjects

Given the raw material used, the graphic choice of the collections was quite immediate.

“First of all, we wanted to create a connection with the millennial history of this paper, and so the Egypt series was born,” explains Tiralongo. From the depiction of the Sphinx, half lion and half woman, to Cleopatra. Then moving on to the story of the territory: Syracuse and Sicily, with traditional Moor’s heads and the nymph Arethusa.”

From there, the transition to Greek myths, which have greatly influenced the island, is natural. However, they remain faithful to the proposal of images of strong women:

“For this reason, we chose, for example, to revisit Caravaggio’s Medusa,” adds the creator of Papiro Gioielli.

With the idea, conveyed by the brand, of “transforming history into power.”

The Search for Sustainability

“Starting from a natural paper, we wanted the entire piece of jewelry to be eco-sustainable,” he explains.

From the recycled cardboard packaging to the materials for retailers and exhibitors. As well as the information for those who buy or gift the papyrus earrings. In addition to a recycled paper shopping bag, the brand has included, inside the boxes, a parchment with a dual purpose. As a guarantee of the jewelry and the materials used, but also a narration of the subject depicted in the chosen earrings. These might not only be earrings, but could enrich the line of Syracuse papyrus jewelry with other proposals.

“They seemed the most suitable choice to propose our idea to the market during the summer,” concludes Tiralongo. “But we are already working on the possibility of also creating pendants.”

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⏰ Published on: June 07, 2026