calla bracelet

Materials: silver, brass Dimensions: 7 cm hammer raised from a sheet of silver, a brass wire is crimped in the shank, flattened and turned in the flower Photo credit: mario cesari Mario Cesari Pennabilli, Italy My pieces do not appeal to a brand name or logo, they are not made to be just looked at or flaunted, they are made to be touched and worn with pleasure. I do not copy, I do not follow any style, each piece is designed and executed by me, with my particular taste, creativity and skill. I am an artisan, not an artist, I don’t make any statement with my works. I just wish to combine functionality and technical quality in things of beauty, things which I like to use and am proud to show. I usually make four or five pieces at a time, sometimes more because there's no perfect model to be replicated, each piece, slightly different, stands by itself. I only employ the classic techniques: chasing, casting, forging, carving etc. I use only reclaimed gold and silver. Other metals that I use (copper, iron, steel, aluminium) are recycled. I also use boxwood and other woods, leftovers from cabinet makers.. I take the utmost care in each step of the construction.