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Giovanni Raspini on the Silver Thread

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One of Giovanni Raspini‘s new collections for spring 2021 is called Fili (threads) and is made, like others, with the lost-wax casting technique. As it is known, it is an ancient technique used for sculptures that was even introduced in the Bronze Age. According to archaeological findings, the lost wax technique was used as early as 3500 BC. by the Sardinian populations and has known a considerable diffusion especially in the art of Sardinia (Italy) and then in Greek and Roman art and in monumental sculpture.

Pendente della collezione Fili
Pendente della collezione Fili

The Fili collection uses the lost-wax casting technique to sculpt the volumes of the silver jewels, with an accentuated burnishing to accentuate the design. The jewels, in fact, are designed as if a silver thread were wrapped around it. In this way the movement is enhanced and the repetition of the stylistic concept achieves an interesting chiaroscuro effect. The collection features two necklaces, two bracelets, two rings and two hoop earrings.
Anello piccolo in argento brunito
Anello piccolo in argento brunito

Orecchini della collezione Fili grandi
Orecchini della collezione Fili grandi
Orecchini della collezione Fili piccoli
Orecchini della collezione Fili piccoli
Collana in argento brunito
Collana in argento brunito
Bracciale di Giovanni Raspini
Bracciale di Giovanni Raspini
Bracciale della collezione Fili
Bracciale della collezione Fili

Anello della collezione Fili
Anello della collezione Fili







Eleonora Ghilardi, Canadian style




Eleonora Ghilardi returns from Canada with a new collection to be presented at Homi ♦ ︎
With Lombard punctuality (in fact it is from Lodi) Eleonora Ghilardi updates the state of service of her creative vein. The designer returns to Homi, the fair scheduled for Milan from 26 to 29 January, but in a new exhibition area: no longer Experimenta Plus, but Maestri del Gioiello. Is it a promotion? Certainly a new status, in which the young designer decided to present the new spring / summer collections. The jewels are made of bronze and silver with the lost wax casting technique. “In these new lines there is a new use of enamel, with colors especially dedicated to the inspiration of the new collection”, explains the designer. Who does not give up on connecting rings, necklaces and bracelets on her travels. As in the case of the Sea to Sky collection, inspired by a trip to Canada. Within this collection there are several lines: Blueberry (small spheres like blueberry berries and branches), Falls obviously refers to the Canadian waterfalls, Rainforest with the combination of porcelain and stabilized lichen. Tide Pools is instead linked to the small lakes created by the tides and Pacific Rim to the beaches of the Canadian Pacific Coast.
Read also: Eleonora Ghilardi in New Zealand



Eleonora Ghilardi, linea Blueberry
Eleonora Ghilardi, linea Blueberry
Anello della linea Falls
Anello della linea Falls
Anello della linea Pacific Rim
Anello della linea Pacific Rim
Anello della linea Rainforest
Anello della linea Rainforest
Anello della linea Tide Pools
Gioiello della linea Tide Pools







Fabio Lissi bespoke

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The bespoke jewelery by Milanese designer Fabio Lissi, with ancient (and surprising) techniques ♦ ︎
The words art and craft have the same origin and, very often, an invisible difference. A unique piece, created following its own extravagance, is art or craftsmanship? Seeking a response is useless in the case of Fabio Lissi, jewelery designer who puts creativity, manual skill, workmanship into the workmanship. Not only that: he also uses amazing techniques. For example, in addition to the classic and traditional wax-blown melting system, Lissi found a method already used by ancient Egyptians, which plans to turn sepia bones into metal mold. The inside and limestone shell of the cuttlefish is a rigid but soft material that Lissi models in to the desired shape. In this way he turns into mold: in this way he has created several jewels that are exhibited in his atelier opened in 2014 at via Mascheroni, Milan.
One of the artist’s jewelers specialties is the creation of unique pieces that combine with the spirit and the demands of a buyer. Gold, but also silver or bronze, are forged around precious or precious stones, even generous. The client, he says, has been involved since the sketch and drawing phase, during which, through personal tales, photographs and anecdotes related to the person who will receive the jewel, inspiration arises. “It is not important the preciousness of the materials with which the customer decides to make it. It is important what the jewel represents, that is, the message it brings with it, “summarizes Lissi. His jewels seem to give him reason.

Anello floreale con diamanti
Anello floreale con diamanti
Anello di Fabio Lissi
Anello di Fabio Lissi
Anello con ametista
Anello con ametista
Anello bouquet floreale con quarzo
Anello bouquet floreale con quarzo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e rubino
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e rubino
Anello con peridoto
Anello con peridoto
Anelli in argento
Anelli in argento

Fabio Lissi
Fabio Lissi