Ivan Barbato’s cufflinks are truly an excellent choice for any special occasion, such as weddings, graduations, or birthdays. They are perfect as a gift for him and instantly add elegance thanks to the deep blue color derived from Afghan lapis lazuli, making them easy to match with any outfit, especially in a classic style. At the center of each cufflink is the brand’s logo, but they can also be personalized with other symbols or letters, making them even more unique and meaningful.
The partnership between the goldsmith Ivan Barbato and the mosaic maker Fabio Bordi has been further strengthened with the participation the Tuscan company of Luciano Gelisio, specialized in the creation of handcrafted leather bags.
The outcome is an exclusive leather bag, enriched with bronze and micromosaic ornamentation, showing all the typical characteristics of an authentic Made in Italy product.
I wanted to create an object from another era, something that could stand out from the pieces typically made in jewelry, something that could be worn during the time of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, just as it can be worn today.
The jewelry piece was inspired by one of the most characteristic aesthetic details of the 18th century:
“Hairstyles.”
Both men and women of that era paid great attention to their appearance and clothing. It was the century of a new, distinctive, and unmistakable fashion: faces were brightened with powder, silk stockings were worn, shoes with buckles, but above all, wigs were used to create often extravagant hairstyles.
For some women, hairpins and hair accessories were everyday objects, and when transformed into jewelry, they could be worthy of an empress…
Technical description:
Made of 925/1000 silver, with enamels and freshwater pearl, the jewelry piece was handcrafted by modeling wax. After shaping the form in wax, it was cast in metal using the lost-wax microfusion process, then finished, polished, and enameled.
Price: €985.00
Ready to ship.
