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About Francesca

I have designed jewellery for some of the world’s most prestigious houses, developing an in-depth knowledge and a profound expertise. As well as designing my own line, I am the Creative Director of a renown atelier that designs and produces high jewellery for some of the world’s leading international brands.

When it came to creating my own brand, I wanted to design jewellery that reflects my own obsession for unique and one-of-a-kind treasures. Designs that valued storytelling, and the profound connections of people to, and through, art, objects and decoration.

About my Jewellery

I create jewellery which treasures memory and narrative. Each piece starts with a flash of inspiration, often fuelled by an encounter with a beautiful object with a story to tell. The delight of discovering an intriguing vintage cameo depicting a life lived before us. A whimsical hand-carved and painted crystal cabochon illustrating an enchanting tale. A playful lenticular holding a sense of nostalgia in its ever-changing images. From these objects, brimming with vitality, the precious setting from which to tell these stories begins to form in my mind.

I founded my Brand in 2007, and I am proud to say I have built a loyal following of clients who avidly collect my pieces. My designs are sold internationally in the world’s leading boutiques. I also create unique bespoke and custom designs for clients.

Our Atelier

We are lucky to have some of the world’s best goldsmiths, setters and enamellers working in our atelier in Valenza. They have the complex task of realising my technically demanding designs to the highest excellence.

Many of my pieces are created with beautiful and rare objets trouvés, the setting of which often requires innovative techniques. My highly experienced team of master craftspeople are tasked with finding new technical solutions to realise my unique designs. Decorating each piece with gemstones, enamel and engravings, even the smallest details – the back of an earring, the inside of the ring – are carefully considered. At the end of our journey is a piece of joyful jewellery; a piece that captures a unique preciousness often with secrets only the wearer can reveal.

My jewellery reflects my obsession for unique and one-of-a-kind treasures

Solonghello Studio

I am based between our atelier in Valenza, and a studio in Piedmont. In the atelier I oversee the creation of my pieces, but in my studio I have the solitude to imagine my stories and to create my designs. Here I am surrounded by my collections of Objets Trouvés.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

All the gold used to create my designs is recycled. My atelier is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council both under their Code of Practices and Chain of Custody certification, demonstrating our commitment to responsible jewellery manufacture, and supply chain transparency.

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