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When it comes to Italy, art is the first prominent feature that comes to the mind. The delicacy and creativity that is found in Italian jewelry is the main distinctive element that distinguishes the craftsmanship of artisan who have been into producing special products even long before the Renaissance. In this article, we will discuss the history of Italian jewelry and some famous jewelry brands, and will mention important points about this worthy product.
History of Italian Jewelry
The history of Italian jewelry goes back to ancient Roman civilizations. These civilizations considered ornamenting pieces of gold as a significant part of their profession and used technique some of which are still used by goldsmiths.
During the classical times, goldsmiths of different nationalities began producing delicate pieces in which they had used precious gem stones and soon Romans changed the jewelry production principles to their own style. In this era, using pearls and engraving precious stones came to the jewelry industry of Italy.
The jewelry industry could flourish even further during the middle ages, when jewelers living in Rome and Florence designed precious pieces for the elite. The Renaissance could affect the jewelry industry of Italy as well and the artisans began using natural diamonds for decorating pieces of jewelry with delicacy.
After the Renaissance period in Baroque era and later in Neoclassic era, the splendor of or Baroque style was reflected in jewelry as well and designs with symmetrical gem stones became popular. The Neoclassic period, however, was an opportunity that could revive the simple Roman and Greek designs of the past.
Together with the beginning of the 20th century, international artistic movements could influence the Italian art as well. The appropriate ground for new organic forms, curved lines indicating dynamism and movement, and finally designs which have been inspired with the living nature, was prepared by the «Art Nouveau» movement. During the «Art Deco Movement», Geometrical shapes and bright colors were still used side by side with delicate designs.
The contemporary period is the time for innovation, creativity and expertise in designing. Today, brands such as “Bvlgari” or “Bouchlatti” are known globally and the designers are still trying to bridge over limitations and combine the techniques of artisans of eras with the principles of modern aesthetics.
The Secret to Italian Jewelry’s Alluring Charm
Even if you have never bought Italian jewelry, you must have heard about how attractive it is. Although gold alloy is found at different densities in the jewelry of all countries around the world, the reason for the popularity of Italian jewelry is beyond the gold Karat level. Italian jewelry owes its beauty mainly to the delicate design, meticulous attention to details, high quality raw materials and finally the inspiring nature of Italy.
Artistic Design
Producing Italian jewelry is a profession that has been transferred from generation to generation. These artisans combine the traditional methods of producing jewelry with the latest techniques of the day and make unique pieces that are flawless and unparalleled.
Italian jewelers syndicate began its work many years ago and passed hard and fast rules for admitting new members, and only experts with a deep understanding of this profession may have the opportunity of entering this association.
The flawless design of Italian jewelry distinguishes it from other types of jewelry. The Italian designers’ competence in adding a modern flavor to classical designs has resulted in producing jewelry that does not depend on any special time and always look fashionable. The existence of wave patterns and a kind of harmony in Italian pieces of jewelry is among the thought-provoking features of Italian jewelry.
Details are the main concentration of Italian jewelry.
توجه جواهرسازان ایتالیایی به تک‌تک جزئیات از طراحی تا ساخت و پرداخت قطعه طلا، طلای ایتالیایی را بسیار جذاب‌تر از انواع دیگر جواهرات کرده است. دقت ویژه طراحان طلای ایتالیایی به سنگ قیمتی، فلز مورد استفاده و شیوه ساخت قطعه طلا، و در نهایت، پرداخت و آب‌کاری با دقت ویژه‌ای صورت می‌گیرد که حاکی از تعهد سازندگان طلای ایتالیایی به ساخت بی‌نقص است. در نتیجه چنین نگرشی، طلای ایتالیایی محصولی لوکس و بی‌رقیب است.
Using Exquisite Raw Materials
Italian jewelry is made of exquisite, high-quality raw materials which not only guarantee the astonishing beauty of these pieces but also the enduring quality of Italian jewelry over time. With regard to the fact that gold alloy is composed of several metals including gold itself, Italian gold jewelry is made of a similar alloy which includes a notable amount of copper. As a result Italian jewelry benefits from a different color.
Inspiring Nature of Italy
Nature has always been among the main resources inspiring Italian designers. The Tuscany mountain range, Amalfi beach, and the natural beauty of Italy are among the most inspiring resources for Italian artisans. They usually choose a simple concept and continue to design it with the slightest details, ultimately resulting in a unique design.
The Color of Italian Jewelry
The color of Italian gold is among the most important features that distinguishes this type of gold from other types made by other countries. In contrast to the Indian gold which is yellow and very bright, Italian gold owes its reputation to its warm yellowish hue.
بخشی از رنگ خاص طلای ایتالیایی، به سبب ترکیبات ویژه‌ای است که در آلیاژ طلا به‌کار می‌رود. طلای خالص، که به طلای ۲۴ عیار نیز شهرت دارد، برای ساخت قطعات طلا و جواهر، بیش از حد نرم است. به همین سبب در ساخت آلیاژطلا، علاوه بر طلا از فلزات دیگری نیز بهره گرفته می‌شود. رایج‌ترین فلزهایی که در ساخت آلیاژ طلا به‌کار می‌روند، مس و نقره هستند. اگرچه نسبت دقیق این فلزات همواره متغیر است، در ساخت طلای ۱۸ عیار معمولاً از ۷۵٪ طلا و ۱۲.۵٪ نقره و ۱۲.۵٪ مس بهره گرفته می‌شود و حاصل، رنگ زرد خاصی است که تنها در طلای ایتالیایی به چشم می‌خورد.
Plating, which is among the very final stages in producing jewelry, has already been discussed in one of the previous EG articles. You might find it interesting that Italian jewelry usually doesn’t undergo plating and its color is due to the alloy components.
Codes and Signs on Italian Jewelry
The most important feature that distinguishes Italian jewelry from other similar types is the delicacy that is used in producing Italian jewelry very skilfully. Besides, many pieces of jewelry have codes indicating the city the piece was produced in. For example, “R” stands for Rome, and “TO” stands for Turin.
Other codes seen on the underside of pieces of jewelry indicate the gold Karat. As an example, “750” shows 18 Karat gold. In some silver pieces, you may notice number “925” which shows “Sterling Silver”.
Italian Jewelry Price
One of the repetitive questions about Italian jewelry, that may occur frequently is about the price of Italian jewelry and how different its price is in comparison with other types of jewelry. With regard to the fact that pieces of jewelry are made of gold alloy and sometimes, precious gem stones, when it comes to price, it is important to take the gold alloy Karat into account as well. Gem stones are of different qualities too and depending on purity or physical characteristics, they will have different looks.
We have already discussed gold calculation formula in previous EG articles. Taking a glance at this formula, you will realize that besides the weight and the gem stone, a sum is also considered as a commission for the production of the piece as well, which depends on how much work has been done on the piece.
The last factor to take into account is the cost of having the piece transfered from Italy to Iran. Furthermore, since these pieces are usually imported from Europe, there are some extra costs associated with transportation, customs, insurance and other ancillary costs, all of which influence the cost.
As a result, the commission for producing such pieces of gold are way too more because of the craftsmanship and delicacy applied in producing these pieces. Besides, famous Italian brands use high-quality gem stones like brilliant that double the beauty of Italian pieces of jewelry.
With regard to all the aforementioned reasons, It is natural for the Italian jewelry to be more expensive than pieces made with lower quality. Many pieces which are made in Iran, are modeled on the works of skillful Italian artisans, using top machinery of the day and are naturally as fascinating as pieces of Italian jewelry from Italy. Among the most interesting features of these products, one should mention the return and change guarantee that usually top brands offer,
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed Italian jewelry that has many fans all over the world. The most important feature that distinguishes Italian jewelry from other types is the meticulous attention of artisans while producing Italian jewelry by paying extreme attention to details and creating flawless products. The color of this type of jewelry looks different from other types of yellow gold, which is the result of including silver and copper components in the gold alloy. To make a purchase, we recommend the Italian jewelry from the EG brand, which comes with special warranty terms.
