ITALIAN GOLDSMITHING ON THE RISEFrom a recent analysis carried out by the Confindustria Moda study centre on Istat data. The Italian jewellery sector has been growing strongly for several years and has seen a sharp increase in exports and imports, as well as...
The history of engagement ringsThe history of the engagement ring is rich in meaning. In fact, when you make an engagement ring you are not making a simple piece of jewellery, but a symbol that hides centuries-old legends and traditions.Let us now trace the origin of...
Taking care of our jewellery is very important, because although they are metal objects characterised by great resistance, they are by no means indestructible. In fact, it is essential to take care of them and give them proper maintenance to prevent them from becoming...
As you have no doubt already read or heard somewhere, the first ringsdiscovered date back to the ancient Egyptians who identified the circle as a symbolrelated to eternity. These were punctually worn on the left ring finger because of abecause of a close connection...
DESIGNING EARRINGS – MOST COMMON STYLESEarrings are very ancient personal decoration accessories and few are aware that they originated as a male accessory. In ancient Egypt, this necklace was used by men to indicate high social status. Nowadays, the earring is...
WHAT IS WELDING?Welding refers to the joining of two or more metal parts in order to obtain a single strong and stable body, through the preparation of an alloy whose melting point is lower than the melting point of the alloy of the object to be welded, and which...
Where to study jewellery design ? How to become a jewellery designer ?Accademia delle Arti Orafe has always been recommended by companies to those who want to work and pursue a career as a Designer, as the best school where to study Jewellery Design in Italy.In more...
HOW IS SILVER SOLDERING CREATED? Let’s quickly see what is meant by soldering: By soldering we mean the joining of two or more metal parts in order to obtain a single, strong body. In this case we do this by preparing an alloy whose melting point is lower than...
HOW TO CLEAN AND POLISH A JEWEL ?Starting from the assumption that in the goldsmith’s field, whether artisanal or industrial, the person who performs polishing specialises in this work with practice and experience, and this determines a specific professionalism:...
