Side view of the Classic natural diamond ring with claw setting

Classic

A bespoke solitaire where form and process transparency meet | A bespoke solitaire, defined in its prongs and completed with the diamond setting in the presence of the client.
Classic white gold engagement ring with a natural diamond, front view

The creation

Classico is a white gold engagement ring built around the luminous presence of a diamond natural. The composition retains the clarity of the solitaire, but plays with the proportions of the shank and the shape of the claws. The client personally supervised the setting of the diamond, a step that made the relationship between the chosen gem, its authenticity and the piece of jewellery he was later to gift verifiable.

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.

Classic white gold engagement ring with a natural diamond, front view

The creation

Classico is a white gold engagement ring built around the luminous presence of a diamond natural. The composition retains the clarity of the solitaire, but plays with the proportions of the shank and the shape of the claws. The client personally supervised the setting of the diamond, a step that made the relationship between the chosen gem, its authenticity and the piece of jewellery he was later to gift verifiable.

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.

Let's define the first step for your engagement ring

Classico shows how a new ring can be born from a traditional reference and become personal even through a transparent journey, right up to the setting of the gemstone followed by the client.

The initial discussion serves to clarify the starting point and the choices to be explored further, without assuming the repetition of the creation shown.

Personalised jewellery

Classico belongs to my archive of past creations and documents a design journey, not a shape to be repeated. A new ring is redesigned starting from the person who will wear it, the proportions of the hand, the chosen gemstone, the materials, the intended use and the desired aesthetic direction. The archival reference therefore serves to open up a dialogue and understand which choices can become truly personal.

From inspiration to design

Inspiration

The project originates from images of traditional solitaire rings chosen by the client as an initial reference, with the request to develop a more personal shape. Alongside the aesthetic research, trust in the purchase of the gemstone was also central: the client wanted to verify its characteristics and documentation and personally witness its setting, so as to follow directly one of the decisive moments of the creation.

Materials and finishes

Classico is crafted in 18-carat white gold with a natural diamond. I developed the shape and proportions through 3D modelling, prototyping and lost-wax casting, prior to the final crafting stages. The claw setting was carried out in the client's presence, allowing them to follow the mounting of their chosen gemstone directly in my workshop in Altamura, reinforcing the verification of its authenticity. Polishing and quality control completed the work.

Certifications and registrations

Technical expertise, professional registrations and qualifications have accompanied the development of my work in the goldsmithing and jewellery field.

Awards and recognition

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.

How is a piece of jewellery born?

A piece of jewellery can be inspired by a specific request or by a story worth cherishing. It is Custom when it starts with a shape, a stone, a material or a style to be crafted to measure. It becomes narrative When transforming a memory, symbol or personal passage into substance, proportion and meaning. Wedding rings, rings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets can follow both paths. In the Jewellery section, you can discover which one best suits your idea.
Portrait of Antonio Colonna, master goldsmith, in his workshop

Do you want to start from a creation like this?

Classico starts from a known reference to arrive at a personal solution. In my workshop in Altamura we can evaluate together the gemstone, shape, proportions and construction details of a new project.

The initial meeting is to clarify desires, materials, structure, timelines, and feasibility. It doesn't require an immediate decision.