From Marble to Metal – How Italian Sculpture Shapes My Jewellery

When people ask where my ideas come from, I always return to the same place: home.
Growing up in Italy means being surrounded by sculpture, architecture and artworks that shape your way of seeing before you even realise it. The curves of a marble torso, the worn edges of ancient steps, the quiet strength of bronze statues — they stay with you.

My jewellery is, in many ways, a continuation of that tradition, but made on a much smaller scale. I think of each ring, pendant or cuff as a tiny sculpture. Something that carries the same intention, the same physicality and the same sense of presence as the pieces that first inspired me.

You’ll often notice organic curves, soft asymmetry and textured finishes in my work. These come directly from the visual language of sculpture — the way light falls on smooth stone, the way shadows create form, the way imperfections bring life to a piece.

Italian design has always celebrated the balance between beauty and practicality, between art and function. That balance guides everything I create. Jewellery should feel like a small piece of art you carry with you, something that reflects both the maker’s hand and the wearer’s identity.

Transforming sculptural ideas into something wearable is a challenge I adore. And each piece — no matter how small — begins with that same devotion to form and storytelling that has been passed down through generations of Italian makers.