The secrets of the filigree known in Arborea since the time of Tharros

Oliena, Cagliari, Quartu Sant' Elena, Alghero but in many other localities of Sardinia too, since a long time ago a lot of jewels are created, belonging to the typical Sardinian tradition. In Oristano (...)

From the Monte Arci the obsidian to create the pendants

From the obsidian fields of the Monte Arci, in particular in the area of Pau, is extracted the necessary material for the creation of original jewels, made precious with small "insert" of yellow gold (...)

Alghero, the capital of the red coral since the 1600's

In Alghero (Nurra) many are the shops that work Silver, but above all gold and create very much in demand jewels, even in pair with the coral. For centuries, the red coral fishing has fed many families (...)

In Cagliari and Quartu the masters of the goldsmith's art

Cagliari boasts numerous goldsmith's shops, especially in the old town center. Still today in the quarter of Castello you may find many artists, who realize very beautiful cameos. In the Cathedral (...)

The brooch of Oliena, one of the most elaborated jewels of the Island

Gold joined the tradition of the Sardinian jewels in the last centuries. Once was mainly employed the silver extracted from many mines of the island. The workshops of Sardinia have created (...)