Description A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'PINOCCHIO' PENDANT, BY MICHELE...
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A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'PINOCCHIO' PENDANT, BY MICHELE DELLA VALLE
The articulated pinocchio set with circular-cut rubies, tsavorites and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes and belt accented with black enamel, mounted in 18K gold, signed MdV for Michele della Valle, numbered, maker's case designed in the shape of a whale, length 5.9cm
See "Michele della Valle, Jewels and Myths, Woodbridge, 2014, pg. 207 for an illustration of a similar pendant
Michele della Valle
Michele della Valle was born in Rome and began designing costume jewellery at the age of 16. During a trip to Burma in 1976, della Valle bought his first stone, which he showed it to revered stone dealer Roger Varenne, who suggested he take it to Hans Nadelhoffer at Christie's. This proved to be a life changing moment as it led to the development of della Valles career as a precious stone dealer and jewellery designer.
In 1976 he worked for a year at Fürst Jewellers (representative of Harry Winston) in Via Veneto, Rome and in 1978 he opened his own workshop at Romes Piazza di Spagna. At this point, he began frequently travelling to Asia in search of precious stones and he started collaborating with Bulgari on special orders, leading to his recognition as a designer by famous Italian clientele of film stars and opera singers.
Still a rarefied name in the world of jewellery, della Valle presents ideas and designs to clients, by appointment only, in his studio. The finished jewellery piece is then commissioned and meticulously handmade by sixteen highly skilled craftsmen in his atelier in Rome.
Della Valle has become one of the most sought-after contemporary jewellers in the world. He developed a distinctive style, conjuring up lyrical compositions from a treasure trove of envious gemstones. This approach stems from his personal passion for opera and his own early training as a dramatic tenor. Nature remains his greatest inspiration, as he reinterprets classic jewellery iconography - soft, silky, light feathers and ethereal flowers. He dreams in colour, the vibrant grass greens, flaming orange and lilting blues of sea and sky are the colours of jewels for which he has become celebrated.
His travels have an enormous influence on his creativity I dont understand how a jewel can be created without the magic of a trip to India or to the Far East in search of stones. The stones give birth to the design, and not the other way around.
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A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'PINOCCHIO' PENDANT, BY MICHELE DELLA VALLE
The articulated pinocchio set with circular-cut rubies, tsavorites and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes and belt accented with black enamel, mounted in 18K gold, signed MdV for Michele della Valle, numbered, maker's case designed in the shape of a whale, length 5.9cm
See "Michele della Valle, Jewels and Myths, Woodbridge, 2014, pg. 207 for an illustration of a similar pendant
Michele della Valle
Michele della Valle was born in Rome and began designing costume jewellery at the age of 16. During a trip to Burma in 1976, della Valle bought his first stone, which he showed it to revered stone dealer Roger Varenne, who suggested he take it to Hans Nadelhoffer at Christie's. This proved to be a life changing moment as it led to the development of della Valles career as a precious stone dealer and jewellery designer.
In 1976 he worked for a year at Fürst Jewellers (representative of Harry Winston) in Via Veneto, Rome and in 1978 he opened his own workshop at Romes Piazza di Spagna. At this point, he began frequently travelling to Asia in search of precious stones and he started collaborating with Bulgari on special orders, leading to his recognition as a designer by famous Italian clientele of film stars and opera singers.
Still a rarefied name in the world of jewellery, della Valle presents ideas and designs to clients, by appointment only, in his studio. The finished jewellery piece is then commissioned and meticulously handmade by sixteen highly skilled craftsmen in his atelier in Rome.
Della Valle has become one of the most sought-after contemporary jewellers in the world. He developed a distinctive style, conjuring up lyrical compositions from a treasure trove of envious gemstones. This approach stems from his personal passion for opera and his own early training as a dramatic tenor. Nature remains his greatest inspiration, as he reinterprets classic jewellery iconography - soft, silky, light feathers and ethereal flowers. He dreams in colour, the vibrant grass greens, flaming orange and lilting blues of sea and sky are the colours of jewels for which he has become celebrated.
His travels have an enormous influence on his creativity I dont understand how a jewel can be created without the magic of a trip to India or to the Far East in search of stones. The stones give birth to the design, and not the other way around.
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