This men's engagement ring with Ruby Focus the composition on an oval gemstone set in rose gold. The upper volume is bold and compact, while lettering, engravings and blackened areas articulate the surfaces, creating depth and contrast. The shank maintains a substantial presence on the hand and draws the eye towards the centre, where colour, material and mark find a sharp balance.
Explore all the creations in this category or, if you are curious, discover the world of gemstones in the Gemstone Encyclopaedia. Dedicated insights into the characteristics, colour varieties and gemmological aspects of the stones can guide a bespoke project.
This men's engagement ring with Ruby Focus the composition on an oval gemstone set in rose gold. The upper volume is bold and compact, while lettering, engravings and blackened areas articulate the surfaces, creating depth and contrast. The shank maintains a substantial presence on the hand and draws the eye towards the centre, where colour, material and mark find a sharp balance.
Explore all the creations in this category or, if you are curious, discover the world of gemstones in the Gemstone Encyclopaedia. Dedicated insights into the characteristics, colour varieties and gemmological aspects of the stones can guide a bespoke project.
The initial meeting serves to understand the promise, the elements to be represented and the design solutions that are consistent with the person who will wear the ring.
There are cities that stay in the memory because they coincide with the beginning of something. In Amor Roma, the name of the place and the word AMOR meet on the same surface like in a mirror, two readings of a story that starts from Rome and returns to love. At the centre, the ruby gathers the colour and the gaze; all around, marks and contrasts engrave the material. The ring thus becomes the memory of an origin and a promise of what continues.
Amor Roma belongs to my archive of created works and holds a specific relationship and place. A new narrative engagement ring is redesigned around the couple, the story to be represented, the hand, the proportions, the materials and the intended use.
The project stems from the client's desire to celebrate a love story that began in Rome through an engagement ring intended for a man. The name of the city was incorporated directly into the design alongside the word AMOR, creating a visual connection between place and feeling. The ruby was chosen as the chromatic centre of the composition, while the rest of the structure was developed to give it character and presence.
I developed Amor Roma in 18-carat rose gold with a natural oval ruby. 3D modelling and prototyping allowed us to control volumes, thicknesses, lettering and proportions prior to lost-wax casting. The flush setting integrates the gemstone into the central part, while polishing and burnishing visually separate the reliefs and engraved backgrounds. Quality control concludes a construction designed for precision and real-world wear.
Every review reflects a real commission: the initial consultation, the listening process, the definition of the project, the anticipation and the moment the finished piece becomes part of the client’s life.
Technical expertise, professional registrations and qualifications have accompanied the development of my work in the goldsmithing and jewellery field.
Since 2009, I have guided private clients and couples through the creation of their jewellery in my atelier. Over thirty years of goldsmithing experience guide every stage: listening, design, workshop, quality control, and delivery. Awards, mentions, and accolades tell the story of the artisanal, technical, and creative journey that underpins my work. Each badge links to an in-depth article on the blog.
A place, a word or the moment it all began can become the starting point for a new engagement ring. In my atelier in Altamura, we can translate that meaning into personal material and proportions.
The initial meeting is to clarify desires, materials, structure, timelines, and feasibility. It doesn't require an immediate decision.
