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Italian goldsmithing and cultural promotion

Overview

Italian goldsmiths are increasingly using jewelry design to showcase regional heritage and promote the ‘Made in Italy’ brand both domestically and internationally.

In Venice, artisans have presented collections that translate local landscapes and archaeological history into wearable art, such as the ‘ARTEPARCO’ collection inspired by national parks and the ‘GioJe’ collection focusing on regional legends.

Expanding this reach to the United States, Calabrian goldsmiths Michele and Antonio Affidato participated in an international mission to New York. During this mission, which coincided with the Mediterranean Heart festival, the artisans received the ‘Riace Warriors Award 2026’ and engaged in institutional meetings to discuss the internationalization of Italian craftsmanship.

Entities

Michele Affidato · Consulate General of Italy in New York · Roberto Baggio · Abruzzo · Antonio Affidato

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Michele and Antonio Affidato promote Italian goldsmithing in New York

    Calabrian goldsmiths Michele and Antonio Affidato traveled to New York to promote Italian craftsmanship and culture during Columbus Day celebrations and institutional meetings.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian goldsmiths showcase regional heritage through jewelry

    Italian goldsmiths Giuliano Montaldi and Giovanna Iervolino are creating jewelry collections that translate regional landscapes, history, and art into wearable cultural symbols.

Sources

certastampa.it · genteditalia.org · ilcrotonese.it · laprovinciakr.it · paeseitaliapress.it · statoquotidiano.it