What's a patina finish on jewelry?

I get asked this question many times, so here is my response. Patina is basically a film that develops on the surface of metal over a certain period of time. Due to exposure to open air (and the natural process of oxidation), an aged metal like copper and silver tends to develop a “patina”. A natural patina can take from days to even years to occur but a jeweler can speed up the process by making (or buying) an “artificial” patina. One of the most commonly used patinas on the market for jewelry-making is the liver of sulfur.

This one of a kind and organic-looking silver ring from the “Costellazione” limited-edition collection has been created by the designer using two different kind of hand-made patinas. The final result is totally unique!

This “double-finger”, handcrafted ring makes a statement with its unique patina finish

A fresh look for spring

The hottest jewelry trends for this coming Spring and Summer are about being extra: oversized hoops, statement necklaces, maxi rings and bracelets. As usual, our latest handcrafted line takes there trends one step further, marrying elegance and sustainability in distinctive and one of a kind pieces that make a statement. Looking for a piece that nobody else will ever wear? Just explore our new additions!

Geena wears several handmade jewelry pieces from the new spring-summer 2020 collection

Here is the perfect Valentine's Day gift

Are you looking for an one of a kind, handmade, organic-looking gift for that special someone? Here is the onda ring in its 14k rose gold version! This ring - inspired by waves - is beautiful to wear alone, but it creates elegant ocean swells when combined with other "onda" rings of the same or different metals. Take a look at the onda rings here.

"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” wrote Henry David Thoreau. 

Stop at CALA and say hello!

The CALA show in San Francisco is less than a week away… and we are waiting for you!
Maddalena Bearzi jewelry will be at the Fort Mason Center on January 28 & 29. Show hours are 9am to 6pm on January 28th, and 9am to 4pm on January 29th. To make an appointment, please contact Charlotte Natche, Curated Goods @ 213-479.8357 or email her.

Make sure to stop by, look at our organic and one of a kind jewelry handmade in Los Angeles and enjoy the show!

A selection of Maddalena Bearzi jewelry will be presented at the CALA show in San Francisco. Don’t miss it!

Textile meets metal

Brass, silver, bronze and textile can look great together. It’s enough to play with different jewelry mixing and matching statement pieces with more elegant and delicate pieces. Here, model and actress Frances Pearson wears “occhioni piegati” earrings, “sole” e “sassolini” necklaces, all handmade by the designer in her LA studio. The clothes are Lotte.99.

combine handmade and one of a kind jewelry pieces of different metals for an unique look

A hungry fish around the neck

A new article in the magazine Style & Trashion features some of my handmade jewelry pieces and introduces my new collection.

“In her latest collection ‘Costellazione’ Maddalena Bearzi has created exquisite jewelry inspired by constellations……a group of stars that form an imaginary pattern on the celestial sphere. Maddalena is seen here wearing some of her handmade collection which includes rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings made from materials such as partially oxidised silver with patina.”

“This gorgeous Pesce Affamato necklace is also new and was inspired by the disappearance of large predatory fish from the worlds oceans in recent years.  It’s a unisex necklace and is made from bronze with an oxidised sterling silver chain.”

All these pieces are available online and in selected shops.

a few handcrafted and unique jewelry pieces from Italian designer Maddalena Bearzi latest collection