Jewelers and watchmakers Italy

Just a stone's throw from the port, this small, well-concealed boutique is a treasure trove... It's a workshop where Donatella houses her creations. One-of-a-kind pieces, which we look at just for the pleasure of our eyes, or rush to offer to our loved ones. From home decor to clothing to hand-painted fabrics in the "Batik" technique, everything is of the utmost finesse. Other small glass jewels (necklaces, earrings) are just as enchanting.

Since 1967, the Italian jeweller Pomellato has been creating irresistible jewellery decorated with coloured stones and diamonds that are characterised by their sensuality and innovation. Expression of a wonderful creativity, these fine jewels and men's watches are small treasures, the fruit of Italian know-how and a certain modernism. The precious stones are worked with passion in the Milanese workshop of the brand, the pink gold is their signature. A very beautiful gift with a unique identity to offer yourself during a getaway in Rome.

There's no shortage of souvenir shops in the Rione Monti district! However, this goldsmith's workshop and jewellery creation shop, which is located in a large trullo, is worth a visit for its handcrafted and reasonably priced items, made in various materials (silver, natural stones...). Don't miss the jewellery inspired by the pinnacles and painted symbols of the trulli, in silver and gold. They will explain their meaning to you, as well as the meaning of the necklaces made of hooks and natural stones.

Moulaye Niang, Senegalese by birth and master glassmaker for 20 years, studied at the Abate Zanetti school in Murano before settling in Castello. He welcomes you near the canals, in his incredible workshop. Here, he tirelessly creates jewelry that reflects the personality of his visitors, blending ethnic styles with the colors and techniques of Murano. You will be charmed by the necklaces and earrings, and, in another register, by the dresses and traditional fabrics of Senegal.

Bosa's watermark is said to have been born in this jewellery shop which opened its doors in the immediate post-war period, in 1948. Here you will find the prettiest Sardinian buttons, earrings and the characteristic handmade gold rings. The shop sees many couples of lovers who come here to choose their wedding rings. Vadilonga designs her own collections, but thanks to her on-site laboratory she can repair a damaged or broken piece of jewellery.

A beautiful shop for lovers of jewellery. Original creations are signed larger craftsmen of Naples. Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets... All variety to be done a bit more beautiful, in a small shop with a warm welcome and where speaks French.

In the heart of the maze of alleyways in the Sant'Ambrogio district, Pellini offers genuine expertise in the art of jewelry and accessories, with items made entirely from resin beads and semi-precious stones. Designer Donatella Pellini continues a three-generation family tradition of craftsmanship, offering different collections every season. Déjà vu? Indeed, a Pellini boutique, now closed, was located just a few years ago under the arcades of the Palais Royal in Paris.

If you are looking for designer jewellery, assurance of authenticity, unique and original pieces, then Marti jewellery will know how to seduce you. It has been open since 1946, a guarantee of seriousness. Of course, coral is honoured in the numerous windows of this elegant shop which has kept its cachet. But you can also find filigree jewels from a very old Sardinian know-how or turquoise creations. The boutique also has a small workshop for on-site adjustments

A pearl artist - a Frenchwoman, Venetian by adoption - who works with Murano glass rods, for which she became passionate as soon as she arrived in the lagoon. In her small workshop she creates unique and rare pearls, almost works of art, which she then assembles into jewellery according to her inspiration. All his creations tell a story. Jewelry for all budgets, you will find here pearls in earrings, necklaces and pendants, or more simply in talismans to wear always with you.

A fairy tale jeweler, with lots of lovely little things for girls of all ages. Arriving from his native Sardinia in the 1960s, Mr. Merù began repairing watches and clocks. Little by little his painted enamel pendants and earrings became must-haves to offer for baptism and first communion. The extremely fine rings are true masterpieces. As you enter the shop, look on the doorstep: antique clocks are embedded in the floor!

Davide Penso, in his mid-50s, is a native Venetian artist whose work is internationally recognized. He designs fabulous jewelry in Murano, from the workshop where he has been working for just 30 years. These refined accessories, with their pure lines, will seduce you at first sight. Especially since this outstanding craftsman blows the glass right in front of you, sometimes even making a custom necklace for you. We are then really far from the kitsch memories... Here, you will learn a lot about glassmaking know-how.

The shop window of this shop has kept its old wooden front, witness of its age. It is indeed one of the oldest signs specialized in coral in Alghero. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, red takes the lead for quality jewellery. You can buy here with your eyes closed if you wish to bring back a coral souvenir. The brand has very beautiful pieces at prices that leave you wondering, but also more modest creations that are quite affordable. A very good address for an original gift.

Born in Paris, designer Claudia Puschi trained as a fashion designer before arriving in Venice at the age of 20. She began her career as a designer with Erico Covry, DBA and Alberto del Biondi. In her store, opened in 2000 in the former premises of a butcher's shop, her knowledge of shapes and materials leads her to unearth unusual and refined objects. Jewelry, lighting, accessories and bags signed by international stylists and designers. All of them display pure and chic lines, and the desire to seduce a large clientele.

Designer of precious and original jewelry, Antonia Miletto offers rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings with a nod to African art that will not go unnoticed. This talented young designer imposes her style in a city like Venice, so attached to its traditions. Coral, ebony, polished woods, resins and macassar are all unusual materials worked into the most curious and elegant shapes. We love the goldfish baque and the leaf-like earrings set with diamonds.

The two Sent sisters, with their family's experience in glass craftsmanship, combine tradition with innovation in designing and producing glass design pieces. Their workshop is in Murano, but the store is in Venice, on Campo San Vio. You can find vases, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and bags, all made of glass. Some of their creations are even exhibited at the famous MoMA in New York. A guarantee of excellence. If you have trouble imagining what a glass bag looks like, take a look!

Codognato has been a well-known name in Venice for over a century. Coco Chanel, Jeanne Moreau, Kate Moss, Jeff Koons and Andy Warhol, among other celebrities, have come to admire the jewels on display: the macabre creations, the snake rings, the memento-mori brooches, the precision of the designs, the stones, the settings... Excellence and uniqueness are the hallmarks of Attilio Codognato, the prince of jewelry. After his death in November 2023, designer Francesca Amfitheatrof took up the torch, alongside her two children.

Patrizia has been visiting the artisan workshops of Sardinia in search of beautiful pieces since 1979. In her jewellery shop you will find beautiful gold filigree rings, coral or semi-precious stone necklaces, original ceramics. Patrizia looks for beauty in all the items she selects, whether they are one-of-a-kind pieces or mass-produced items. While the criteria may seem particularly subjective and random, the result is convincing.

The Sardinian filigree is the "golden thread" worn by the Phoenicians and worked as the most precious of embroideries. In this workshop, the starting point is a thorough research on archaeological materials and ancient ornaments, with their symbolic meanings, to end up designing unique jewels. Antonello manages to capture the light by shaping gold into spirals and lace. Rings, pendants and brooches are gathered in collections with dreamy names: Organza, Corbula, Soffioni... The result is surprisingly delicate.