Francesco Ponzi
Goldsmith and gemmologist — jewellery, interiors, yachting on commission
How a piece is made
From dialogue to metal
Every commission starts with a conversation. You tell me the idea, the stone you already have, the context — a gift, an interior to furnish, a handle for a yacht, a ring built around a family stone.
I draw the piece by hand, then model it in 3D when the shape requires it. In the workshop I work the metal: micro-torch, setting, finishing. Burin engraving — on jewellery or on watch cases — I do in-house, with the GraverMax.
Before delivery, I check stones and setting in the gemmological lab. It is not a counter appraisal: it is control of the piece I am about to hand you.
01
Dialogue
You tell me the idea, the stone, the context. Together we define materials, proportions and purpose — jewellery, interior, yachting, heirloom piece.
02
Drawing and modelling
Hand drawing and, when the piece requires it, 3D modelling. The design takes shape before touching metal.
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Workshop
Metalwork: micro-torch, setting, hand finishing. Burin engraving on jewellery and watch cases with the GraverMax.
04
Gemmological control
Verification of stones and setting in the gemmological lab, before delivery.
Selection
Draft photography in review — not approved for public launch yet.
Commission
Write to me about a commission: a jewel, a piece for interiors or yachting, a stone you want to set or rethink, a watch case to personalise.
I reply by email or WhatsApp. We start with a conversation — no complicated forms, no standard quotes.
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