Ponte Vecchio - Photo (c) Rita Crane (photo for sale)
 The art of the goldsmith
The production of handcrafts
in Florence has always gone hand in hand with the
production of art, and the most outstanding example of
this centuries-long cooperation and cross fertilization
for mutual enrichment is without doubt the art of the
goldsmith. Melting, engraving and crafting have been
conducted on the Ponte Vecchio since 1593 when Ferdinando
I dei Medici decreed that the shops of the gold and
silversmiths and jewelers be moved from the area of the
new San Lorenzo market to the Ponte Vecchio.
From the end of the 14th century, silversmith production
in Florence was of two different kinds. There were the
Grand Duchy shops whose products – mainly for the
continual flow of orders from the Court – were
extravagant, experimental, highly refined, and open to
ideas from abroad; and there were the workshops of the goldsmiths of the
Ponte Vecchio, whose more traditional kind of product was
for a more mundane public and the nascent bourgeoisie.
Despite times of hardship, the Florence goldsmith craftsmen are still there
on the bridge and in the streets nearby. They continue
their work in a host of little shops where crafting is
still done by hand with ancient techniques to produce
precious objects of every kind and style including great
masterpieces of silverware fashioned with chisel and burin.
Handmade Jewelry by Luca Benfaremo
Luca Benfaremo is one of the latest Florentine goldsmiths to go online to sell his own creations made in 18k Italian gold and precious stones. Completely handmade, Benfaremo designs the earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants which he then creates following the great Florentine goldsmith tradition.
The workshop is located a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, historical location for goldsmith workshops in Florence.
The online catalog include earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants made in gold, silver, precious stones and other particular materials. The various collections are often inspired in styles from the past and at the same time propose innovative jewelry that will please anyone that loves beautiful things and appreciates high quality craftsmanship.
Each piece of jewelry created by Luca Benfaremo is a precious and exclusive item that you can render even more unique with a short personalized engraving on the back.
Visit Florentine goldsmith Luca Benfaremo's online shop today to buy your 100% Italian jewelry in just a few clicks - in a matter of days, it will be delivered straight to your door. |
