PREZIOSA is a cultural project designed and co-ordinated by “Le Arti Orafe”, since 1985 the most prestigious contemporary jewellery school in Italy. The project, launched in 2005, has become one of the most important European events devoted to contemporary jewellery. The conceptual quality, the presence of artists of international fame, the prestigious set-up, the elegant catalogues and the origin
al formula that comprises the organisation of conferences with the artists taking part, make “Preziosa” an appointment that lovers of contemporary jewellery cannot afford to miss. A country of exquisite jewellery traditions, Italy has no museum devoted to jewellery, and temporary exhibitions have always been rare. The attention devoted by the communication media and the cultural institutions to initiatives devoted to this art form has – apart from a few shining exceptions – always been limited, while great interest has always been expressed by lovers of contemporary art. Through the organisation of events such as PREZIOSA, the school wishes to help to fill a gap the discrepancy of which is more or less consciously acknowledged. Since 2008, a "parallel" exibition for young artists is organized: PREZIOSA Young is already an international reference for new artists and goldsmiths.
