White and yellow gold pendant with Iris diamonds, front view with three circular elements

Iris

An 18-carat white and yellow gold narrative pendant, where three irises transform the gaze into family memory

The creation

The white and yellow gold Iride diamond pendant develops a vertical composition built on three circular elements. Each disc focuses the light towards the centre, while stems and connectors create different directions without losing balance. The contrast between the two golds visually separates the structure and details. When worn, the pendant retains a graphic and lightweight presence, with a rhythm that naturally accompanies the movement of the body.

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 creation

The white and yellow gold Iride diamond pendant develops a vertical composition built on three circular elements. Each disc focuses the light towards the centre, while stems and connectors create different directions without losing balance. The contrast between the two golds visually separates the structure and details. When worn, the pendant retains a graphic and lightweight presence, with a rhythm that naturally accompanies the movement of the body.

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.

Shaping what deserves to be remembered

A complex story can find clarity when every form is born from a precise and personal meaning.

The initial meeting serves to clarify meanings, project direction and feasibility, without requiring an immediate decision.

Narrative jewel

In the story entrusted to me, looking means noticing: the person you love, your children, the changes and transitions that often only make sense with time. Iride translates this idea into three distinct presences, united by the same structure but never overlapping. The piece of jewellery does not illustrate every family episode; instead, it captures the value attributed to looking closely, recognising in the highs and lows a shared journey that continues to transform.

Iride belongs to my archive and documents a solution born from a specific narrative. It is not a shape to be repeated. Each new piece of jewellery is redesigned considering the person, proportions, materials, use, wearability and meaning.

From inspiration to design

Inspiration

The project stems from a husband's desire to pay tribute to his wife and the life they built together. In his story, their three children become the family's most important “jewels”. He was therefore looking for a form capable of bringing together love, experience and the ability to observe what happens inside and around us. The iris emerged as a visual reference because it evokes the gaze and, at the same time, a deeper awareness.

Materials and finishes

I developed Iride through 3D modelling, verifying the proportions, heights and arrangement of the three elements prior to crafting. The creation in 18-carat white and yellow gold involved lost-wax casting and hand-engraving with a burin. Natural diamonds introduce points of light in the centres of the composition. Polishing and quality control complete the work, with attention to the precision of the lines and the continuity of the surfaces.

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?

If you wish to transform relationships, life milestones or personal meanings into a piece of jewellery, I can guide you from the initial idea to the definition of a coherent form.

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