Homo Faber

PRESS EN Languages Account Follow us Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter
|
Presented by logo Homo Faber by Michelangelo Foundation
Explore Artisans Museums & Galleries Experience Itineraries About
©Vergombello
©Vergombello
©Vergombello
©Vergombello
©Vergombello

Marta & Roberto Vergombello

  • Jewellery maker
  • Venice, Italy
  • Master Artisan
Marta & Roberto Vergombello Jewellery maker
Contact
Italian, French
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 12:45/14:30 - 18:00
Phone:
+39 0415237821
©Vergombello

Treasures of Venetian goldsmithing

  • • Roberto and Marta keep a venerable tradition alive
  • • Each jewel they create is a unique sculpture in miniature
  • • Their workshop is renowned for its bespoke 'moretti'

When Guido Vergombello opened his goldsmithing workshop in 1932, the first Venice Film Festival was officially launched: an event that would soon attract movie stars, personalities, reporters and photographers. Guido made elegant jewels to adorn the necks, arms and hands of this vibrant new population, as well as of his more conventional Venetian clientele. Roberto and Marta, Guido’s son and granddaughter, are the custodians of his expertise and artistic vision. Customers visiting the Vergombello shop and atelier today can admire Roberto and Marta’s craftsmanship skills and enjoy their hospitality. “We like to interpret our customers' wishes, offering our guidance and advice. Our jewels are the result of our research and craftsmanship, and reflect both our character and that of the wearer.”

Read the full interview

Works

  • ©Vergombello
  • ©Vergombello
  • ©Vergombello
  • ©Vergombello
  • ©Vergombello
Photo: ©Vergombello
Lagoon

This bracelet in white gold, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds was made using the lost-wax casting process. Inspired by the colours of the lagoon, it was commissioned by a gondolier enamoured with Venice’s mysterious sandbanks, which emerge only during the low tide. Each of the movable elements represents a small island.

Photo: ©Vergombello
Serpent

This bespoke ring in yellow gold and diamonds was commissioned by a young client who had salvaged the gems from her great-great-grandmother's jewellery. She wanted to dedicate this Victorian-style snake ring to her memory.

Photo: ©Vergombello
Cufflinks with skulls and bones

In art and fashion, the skull with crossed bones has always symbolised eternity. These cufflinks in white gold and diamonds were made for a woman.

Photo: ©Vergombello
Turquoise ring

This ring is made from white gold, turquoise and diamonds. The particularity of this ring is that it can be taken apart, and the turquoise cylinder can be replaced with stones in other colours.

Photo: ©Vergombello
Moretto

The Moretto belongs to the tradition of Venetian goldsmithing, and is one of Roberto and Marta Vergombello's specialities. The figure is sculpted in jet and dressed with a yellow gold robe and turban studded with diamonds. All components are removable, including the minute screws and locking mechanism, which allows the maintenance of the jewel.

You may also like

Download the app

Find all the Homo Faber Guide content at hand, save, like and much more!