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Owning a piece of Torrini jewelry is like being in possession of a piece of Italian history. Today, the Torrini family consists of numerous sculptors, artisans, gold smiths and jewelry designers. Yet in 1369, there as only Jacopus Turini who excelled at making the piece of armor known as the cuirass. Together with his brother Tura, the cuirass makers perfected the use of gold in the process.
Over the course of the decades, they added family members and apprentices to their ranks. The family began to work with enamel and wood. Before long, they ventured into sculpture making. As the centuries went by, the family added other side trades to their gold and silver work. For example, by 1703, one Francesco Torrini registered as a silk merchant. With so much of the family’s work being in high demand by all segments of society, it is not surprising that numerous pieces can now be seen in history museums across Italy.
The Torrini family not only excelled at craftsmanship and salesmanship, but the artisan in charge always managed to sound out the trends that the market was experiencing. Case in point is Guido Torrini, who in 1919 crafted Art Deco pieces and later also made pocket watches. In time, today’s head of the family was handed the baton. Fabrizio Torrini is a firm believer in the old ways of working with gold and precious stones, which is clear from looking at the selection of Torrini jewelry currently for sale.
There are currently three collections.
Torrini Classic. If these pieces remind you of the great art works from the Renaissance and later, this is no accident. The individual lines showcase numerous characteristics of the type of jewelry that was once all the rage. There are rings that bespeak opulence and beautifully hammered gold, intricate earrings that hint at the scarab and the types of designs on pendants that would once have been characteristic of the jewelry found along the silk roads.
New Year Collectibles 2013. Limited edition handmade silver coins, good-luck keys and tree balls are part of this collection. The latter feature a mix of Tuscan terracotta and silver.
Swinging Florence.Back in the day, bold and heavy pieces were considered the most beautifully jewelry to be had. Adding a bit of contemporary flair to the mix as well as highly polished appearances that only modern techniques can accomplish, the result is this collection that gives the wearer an innovative look.
It is interesting to note that the Torrini family also makes watches, pens and objects d’art. There are sculpted sterling silver that has been treated with embossing and chiseling to make beautiful conversation pieces for the home. Striped agate bowls and malachite boxes decorated with gold accents are other options.
Buying the pieces is not as simple as going to an upscale store and picking something off a shelf. Unless you live in Italy, you are asked to contact the artisans by email or telephone to order a particular piece. In the alternative, work with your favorite jeweler to act as a co-between and negotiate the price and shipment.
Peter Suchy Jewelers are experts at vintage, estate and antique jewelry and our showroom has been called an antique jewelry museum so we invite you to stop by and visit us at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut.
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