Italy has a well earned reputation for quality and original design from a history of detailed and meticulous techniques, much of which has been handed down from generation to generation of jewelry making families. The high quality look and feel of silver Italian jewelry evolved as a standard that has made it a top choice of many buyers from all parts of the world for hundreds of years. The use of fine designs and detailed finishing are the base for the luxurious effect that is rare in many other types of jewelry.
Silver Italian jewelry designs became popular in Rome, spread to Naples and Florence before branching out side of Italy in the mid 1800s to London and Paris. Italian silver jewelry reached America in the late 1800s when a collection made by the famous Castellani Family was displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The techniques used in creating Italian jewelry by the Castellani family and others are just one of many that every jeweler must learn.
The effect of history and tradition as well as the reputation of silver Italian jewelry is backed by its quality standards which are among the highest in the world. A fine silver grade and an extreme amount of care are taken in the production of the metal, through each step of design and creation, until the finished jewelry piece is completed. Whether the item is created by an individual jeweler or from a large production company, silver Italian jewelry is treated with passion and reverence.
The variety of designs you can find in silver Italian jewelry covers every style; ornate, classical, or modern. You can find replicas of designs from different periods in history, or you can have your own custom designs created just for you. Silver Italian jewelry will give you a lifetime of enjoyment for it beauty and history.
