Bespoke Jewellery and Goldsmithing Blog
A blog dedicated to bespoke jewellery, goldsmithing and design. An open diary from my atelier, where I share experiences, projects, client stories, research and milestones.
In my work as a master goldsmith, every experience and bespoke commission continues to shape the way I create, observe and work with form, matter and memory: from bespoke and narrative jewellery to engagement rings, wedding rings and gemstones.
Alexandrite: guide to the colour-changing gemstone
Complete guide to alexandrite: colour change, quality, rarity, hardness, treatments, care and advice on choosing it for a bespoke piece of jewellery.
Expert and appraiser at the Chamber of Commerce of Bari since 2015: what does this mean for those who own important jewellery
Certifications and professional registrations tell the story of Antonio Colonna's method for designing, documenting, and protecting bespoke jewellery, combining goldsmithing art and technical expertise.
Amber: guide to the organic, warm and lightweight gem
Amber guide: what it is, colours, inclusions, treatments, imitations, care and goldsmith’s advice for choosing it in a bespoke piece of jewellery.
Ethical jewellery: beauty and responsibility
A reflection on ethical jewellery: responsible materials, recovered gold, documentable gems, restyling and conscious craftsmanship.
Pearl: meaning, types, quality, and care
Complete guide to the pearl: difference between natural and cultured, main types, quality, lustre, care and goldsmithing advice for a bespoke piece of jewellery.
Bespoke rings for civil partnerships and LGBTQ+ couples
Wedding rings and bespoke jewellery for civil partnerships, LGBTQ+ couples and personal commitments: symbols designed around the couple's story.
Sapphire: colour, quality, meaning and care
Guida completa allo zaffiro: corindone, zaffiri colorati, padparadscha, asterismo, origine, trattamenti, cura e consigli da orafo per gioielli su misura.
Fingerprint jewellery: rings, cufflinks and bespoke creations
Fingerprint jewellery: bespoke wedding bands, cufflinks, earrings and pendants that preserve a personal, unique and unrepeatable mark.
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