Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** This article highlights seven emerging Made in Italy jewelry brands making waves on Instagram, offering readers a curated guide to unique, stylish pieces that elevate any wardrobe.
Marilina Curci
Simona Rottondi
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14 December 2021
The most interesting names in Made in Italy jewelry are running on social media. Here are the ones to absolutely know and follow.
A wardrobe cannot be truly complete without a good dose of “bling bling.” Whether it’s a pearl necklace, a pair of oversized earrings, or a minimalist bracelet, jewelry remains an indispensable companion for the most elegant outfits, but it can also give a special touch to everyday looks. And while their contribution in terms of style is unquestionable, their symbolic value cannot be overlooked. Gold, silver, or metal—it doesn’t matter: jewelry and bijoux are the irreproachable guardians of messages of love and friendship, evoke memories, and even serve as amulets capable of warding off fears and insecurities. Perhaps that’s why we like to choose them carefully, searching in materials, shapes, or colors of stones for something that represents us and, in a certain way, speaks about us. Instagram in this sense comes to our aid: more and more brands and small artisanal realities are choosing to tell their stories through this social channel, showing their creations with images and words and dictating the coolest jewelry trends. But which brands should you absolutely know and follow? We have selected 7, focusing on the most interesting names in Made in Italy jewelry. To discover them, keep reading.
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The creations of Carolina Ravarini are “Ray of Life,” i.e., rays of life, of positivity, and are designed to enhance and make the nature of the wearer shine. Each piece is handcrafted in Italy according to an ethical production chain and has a precise meaning. The jewelry from the “Ginkgo” collection, for example, is inspired by the leaves of the plant of the same name, always associated with values such as strength, resilience, and adaptability.
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Conceived in March 2020, while the whole world was stopping, the Giuro project bears the signature of Giulia Rossetti, a creative from Fratelli Rossetti, and reflects the two souls of its founder: on one hand, Giu—that is, Giulia—the light and witty part of the designer; on the other, Ro—which stands, precisely, for Rossetti—evoking the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and Made in Italy learned in the family. It’s impossible not to be conquered by these colorful and carefree handmade creations.
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Elegant, sexy, and timeless. That’s how Alessandra C. Mustacchi defines her jewelry. Specialized in goldsmithing and gemology and an expert in pearls, as well as a jewelry designer winner of prestigious awards like the “GIA Jewelry Design Award,” each single piece is entirely handmade in Milan, using 9k or 18k gold and unusual and little-known precious stones, all ethically sourced. In her Diamond Bar, it is possible to study with her the perfect engagement ring: from the choice of the stone to the setting.
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Born into a family of artists and architects, Gala Rotelli could only find her path in creativity. An architect and “poetic designer,” in her Milan studio she designs jewelry and décor objects where natural elements, childhood memories, and reminiscences of modern art combine and transform. Her creations infused with poetic lightness are the result of careful work where 3D technology dialogues with the art of Italian manufacturing.
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Architecture is the driving inspiration of Co.Ro. Jewels, a brand founded in 2012 by Costanza De Cecco and Giulia Giannini. From Roman Baroque to industrial archaeology, the themes addressed by the two designers are multiple and translate into eclectic jewelry in 925 silver, vermeil, and gold-plated bronze, made using methodologies ranging from tradition to innovation, such as the lost wax technique and 3D printing.
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They are micro-sculptures to wear: the 925 silver bijoux that Arianna Svaicari shapes starting from the observation of organic forms. Characterized by essential lines—sometimes irregular and sinuous—and small floral elements, they can be combined with each other to create ever-different “bouquets.”
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Giorgia De Angelis’s marked curiosity for the mystical and surreal has led her to design her collections as a sort of imaginary journey through mysterious places and past eras, mythical or real. From this concept, “talismans” in 925 silver and gold-dipped bronze, enriched with natural precious and semi-precious stones, take shape. All jewelry is handcrafted in small batches or made to order to minimize waste.
