Custom white gold diamond pendant, typographic characters, front view

Typefaces

An 18-carat white gold pendant that captures the visual rhythm of typography and ancient printing within the jewel
Side view of the Typography pendant with reliefs and diamond

The creation

The custom white gold pendant with diamond Typefaces develops a vertical composition made of modules, letters, numbers and raised characters. The different sizes disrupt a regular grid and build a dense yet legible visual rhythm. The diamond occupies the lower area and introduces a luminous centre distinct from the surrounding graphic language. On the body, the pendant maintains a strong presence without losing proportion.

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.

Side view of the Typography pendant with reliefs and diamond

The creation

The custom white gold pendant with diamond Typefaces develops a vertical composition made of modules, letters, numbers and raised characters. The different sizes disrupt a regular grid and build a dense yet legible visual rhythm. The diamond occupies the lower area and introduces a luminous centre distinct from the surrounding graphic language. On the body, the pendant maintains a strong presence without losing proportion.

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.

Transforming a passion into a wearable language

A personal passion can become matter when proportions, signs and details find a new equilibrium.

The initial meeting serves to clarify references, proportions, materials and feasibility, without requiring an immediate decision.

Personalised jewellery

Caratteri tipografici belongs to my archive of completed creations and documents a solution born for a specific person. Every new piece of jewellery is redesigned according to interests, proportions, materials, use and wearability. In my workshop in Altamura I personally oversee this process, so that each time a cultural or visual reference finds an autonomous translation, consistent with the person who will wear it.

From inspiration to design

Inspiration

The project stems from the client's passion for typography and antique printing systems. I chose not to turn this interest into a literal quotation, but to work on the visual character of the signs: different type sizes, overlaps, irregular spaces and scale relationships. The composition thus recalls the energy of a page built with typographical elements, whilst maintaining its own goldsmith identity.

Materials and finishes

I developed the structure through 3D modelling, so as to control depth, the relationships between the modules and the position of the various reliefs. Lost-wax casting transferred the composition into 18-carat white gold. I set the diamond with a knife-edge setting, then oversaw polishing and quality control. The final focus is on the legibility of the marks, the continuity of the edges and the rendering of light.

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 would like to start from an interest, a graphic mark or a cultural reference, I can guide you through the development of a new piece of jewellery designed around your idea.

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