Since opening its doors in 2008, Orsini Fine Jewellery has been the pre-eminent destination for those seeking beautiful pieces from the best Italian jewellery designers and bespoke pieces inspired by superlative Italian style.
Now the elegant space has expanded exponentially, with the official opening of a new space adjacent known as the Orsini Atelier.
Unabashedly informed by Italian architecture and design, the atelier is the home of director Sarah Hutchings’ custom collections and bespoke creations, which have been a part of the Orsini offering for many years but only now awarded their own space to shine.
In fact, Sarah has been designing and creating custom jewellery and engagement rings since 2008, but many of her clients at Orsini were unaware of this service until recently. It was something that happened in the background while designs from top Italian jewellery brands took pride of place in her boutique.
“I wanted to make it more obvious for clients when they come in that, actually, I can do that service,” says the designer, whose personal offering draws upon her many trips to Italy, and the finesse, intricacy, and effortless elegance that Italian jewellery is known for.
By sharing Italian design principles with the jewellery on display, the new atelier space helps to highlight what makes Orsini’s jewellery unique. Interior designer, Natalia Glucina says, “With tradition, history, quality, and lasting beauty being the key principles of Orsini jewellery, we were able to echo this throughout the new space.
Generous dado rails, archways and white creamy walls are reminiscent of the iconic Villa San Michele in Anacapri, while the light palette and minimal decoration allows the space to become a gallery in which jewellery is showcased on plinths.”
Elements like soft curves and a high gloss finish are a surprise in the otherwise pared back space, with these elements subtly mimicking the craftsmanship of Venetian boatbuilders.
Sarah’s workroom sits on the other side of the twin arches, easily accessed by clients and offering a private window into the creative process that brings her designs to life.
Embrace the opportunity to see the artist at work and a chance to explore the wonders of Italian style; start planning a visit to the Orsini Fine Jewellery Atelier today.
Orsini Fine Jewellery, 241 Parnell Road, T: 09 354 3115, www.orsini.co.nz
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