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Inspirations

Lo Studiolo

During the Renaissance, in the magnificient noble palaces, lo studiolo was a small room designated as a place of study and intended for the conservation and display of precious and unusual objects and works of art. A cabinet de curiosités where to contemplate, study and enjoy the sight of rare, new and singular artifacts.

This same spirit animates the jewelry collections of Lo Studiolo Genève, blending antiquity with innovation.

Like a modern cabinet de curiosités, Lo Studiolo’s creations are born from a fusion of varied inspirations: Roman and Etruscan excavation jewels, Byzantine jewelry, the goldsmith artistry of the 1950s and 1960s, and the visual arts of the 21st century all converging to create unique pieces.

Paolo Smeriglio

The creations of Lo Studiolo are the result of the curiosity and creativity of Paolo Smeriglio.

Paolo studies, designs and produces his jewels independently, giving life to unique creations made with traditional jewellery techniques.

Paolo, who has always been fascinated by the plastic arts, studied art history between Rome and Paris, after significant experiences in the retail sector for important brands in the decoration and luxury sector, he turned to the goldsmith’s art, creating in the 2020 the brand Lo Studiolo Genève.

Matter

Metals and stones

Alongside noble metals like gold and silver, Lo Studiolo collections are distinguished by their use of bronze—a naturally nickel-free copper-tin alloy. The use of bronze, from the production of applied art objects to the creation of works with autonomous expressive value, has been widespread since the most ancient civilizations.

The use of this material gives a sculptural dimension to the creations of Lo Studiolo, each creation is conceived and modeled exactly as if it was a sculpture. The use of investment casting and lost wax casting, reminiscent of Hellenistic and Roman statuary, ensures that each piece is truly one of a kind.

Bronze is a living material; it oxidizes, develops a patina, evolves, and changes over time. The creations of Lo Studiolo are conceived as a multisensory experience: the metal surface is rough, undulating, prickly, and deliberately irregular. The textures invite you to touch and explore each surface.

The stones used—whether faceted, smooth, or left in their raw state—are selected for their chromatic and symbolic qualities. The alternation of opaque and glassy stones, along with the use of faceted semi-precious gems, interacts with the metal to evoke a feeling, an emotion.

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