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LEFT: Giovanni’s Tuscan heritage informs his work BELOW: Maui Double necklace, £200
Unique jewels, handmade in the heart of Italy
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ucked away in Mayfair is the London boutique of silverware and jewellery brand Giovanni Raspini. A chic Tuscan import founded by the eponymous architect and designer, it’s only fitting that the store sits in one of the capital’s most fashionable districts, on the everstylish South Molton Street. Inside you’ll find its recently launched Autumn/Winter jewellery offering, which is made up of five collections – four for women and one for men. Every piece is conceived, created and packaged in-house, ‘handmade with great care and infinite passion’. Drawing on one of the brand’s classic motifs, Crocodile offers an elegant selection of silver pieces featuring detailed crocodile textures, with necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, all available in silver or silver gilt. Bamboo, meanwhile, is a nod to the classic silver bangle. Here Giovanni Raspini creates a selection of pieces which combine the timeless texture of bamboo with the electroformed tubular element, creating a range of bold yet light and luminous jewels. For slightly quirkier shapes there’s the elegant Moon Flower collection, which features floral decoration alongside azure, blue and grey moonlight stones. Inspired by the bestGold-plated Crocodile hoops, from £150
Tuscan designer, Giovanni Raspini
selling Perlage collection, the jewels in Mini Maui take the shape of luminous spheres in burnished silver, interspersed with mother-of-pearl and hyaline quartz. And finally, Bond: the aptly named men’s collection, which offers silver thread decorations wrapped around the length of the jewellery. The use of elongated stones like lapis lazuli and black onyx creates a striking effect, while remaining both minimalist and youthful – fashionable jewellery for the contemporary man. Fifty years on, Giovanni Raspini continues to excel and grow. Alongside the London flagship there are numerous stores across Italy, everywhere from Naples to Venice to their newest opening in Milan – all working towards the brand’s motto, ‘To make beautiful things and make them known to the whole world.’
Moon Flower ring, £170
Crocodile Light necklace, £580
Moon Flower earrings, £180
5 South Molton Street, Mayfair, London W1; 020 7629 1401. giovanniraspini.com
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