The history of jewelry design in Italy is rich, diverse and passionate. Modern Italian designer jewelry draws from traditions in fine craftsmanship that dates back centuries. Almost every culture indulges in some form of body adornment, much of this is done in relation to a ceremonial purpose; religious affiliation, social status or family. This was no less true in Italy; however, there are some unique differences in the approach of the Italian Designer to jewelry that is linked to the great role of Rome in world history. The campaigns that extended the power of the Roman empire to far corners of the world, resulted in different influences coming to bear on the Italian artistic design of jewelry. In many of the works by classical Italian jewelry designers, you see traces of Egyptian, Greek and Asian culture.

How the combination of these cultures impacted the development of designs, is easy to see from the discoveries of jewelry made during the ancient Etruscan period in southern Italy. From the 9th to 4th centuries B.C., these early Italian jewelry designers,whose handcrafted jewelry designs have never been equaled in beauty, perfected the techniques that are still in use in making Italian designer jewelry today that in many regions of the country is almost an obsession. This is the main factor which has set their jewelry designs apart from the rest of the world. The demand for handcrafted Italian jewelry designs today has not lessened, the request for it keeps growing all over the world. The demand for Italian designer jewelry is the result of high production standards along with the originality, quality and diversity.

The history of craftsmanship of Italian designer jewelry has always been highly valued, whether it was for gold, sterling silver or gemstone pieces. When you are ready to adorn your body with handcrafted jewelry, take advantage of the rich history of Italian designer , handcrafted jewelry by Marianna & Maurizio is the perfect connection to the Italian heritage. These two Italian jewelry designers keep following the tradition of what art means to Italy.

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