The History of Fine Gold Jewelry Design

Fine gold jewelry design is an art form that goes backgranulation was revived by Castellani and brought 19th
for many centuries and is filled with passion and heart.century fame to the designer. Most Fine gold jewelry
Fashion spanning the ages is the basis of modern daydesigners are highly passionate of their craft and they
jewelry and throughout history jewelry design hasembrace it with so much obsession and enthusiasm.
reflected cultural influences. Moreover, it has also beenSome jewelry designers have become so passionate
relatively substantial in various factors of the societyand obsessed about it that they actually put a high
such as social status religion and even inside the family.quality of standards to their craft.
One of the most prominent nations when it comes toGold has always been the most highly prized metal in
the history of fine gold jewelry design is Italy. TheItalian designer jewelry and remains so today. It is said
power of ancient Rome is apparent in its obviousto symbolize a special connection to the sun and helps
influence on Italian jewelry.promote health in mind body and spirit. Second only to
These elegant pieces we adorn ourselves with hasgold as a metal of choice in Italian jewelry is sterling
been very significant in the culture of the differentsilver. Jewelers often take their passion and devote it
societies in the world. Different cultures and nationsto one specific type of metal and sterling silver is one
created a significant mark in the history of jewelrymany jewelers focus on to decorate any part of the
design which include the Greeks Asian and thehuman body. The jewelry designs from Italy continues
Egyptians. In southern Italy in the Etruscan period theto be unmatched because of its high quality and
various kinds of jewelry found bore unmistakable signsuniqueness. Semi-precious gemstones in rich hues add
of influence from these nations. The jewelers'style and elegance when paired with gold and silver
processes of the 9th and 4th centuries BC are stillassuring demand never wanes.
being employed today and allow current Italian jewelryThere is every indication that demand for designer will
designers to remain unparalleled in their unique designs.remain well into the future. The wearing of a finely
Pio Fortuna Castellani is one of the most well knowndesigned, high quality gold jewelry piece unfailingly
19th century Italian jewelry designers. The Etruscaninvokes pride and pleasure in the wearer.
technique for crafting gold jewelry known as