GIULIANA_MANCINELLI_BONAFACCIA

Giuliana is based in Rome, Italy. Her collections are produced in Italy.

Jewellery designer Giuliana Mancinelli Bonafaccia discovered her interest in jewellery while she was working and studying in the field of architecture and interior-design and increasingly dedicated herself to this passion. A passion, which is the result of a strong commitment and knowledge, that soon leads her to attend some gemology classes at the IGI institute of Antwerp, specializing in "Colored Stones Identification," "Colored Stones Grading and Evaluation" and "Pearls Grading and Evaluation." This path eventually took her toward the creation of her jewelry line in 2007.
The designer’s inspirational and intuitive approach to her creative production is far away from any classification or stereotype. Her work becomes unique thanks to her continous exploring and experimenting with different materials.
Each particular piece is characterized by an unconventional and unique choice which is revealed with the use of fine materials such as galuchat, stingray leather, typical of the Louis XV era.
Her style is often changing, it can be ironical, profane and even provocative. Her themes always combine different elements inspired by architecture, marine biology books, macro and texture photos, sculptorial and even anatomical elements.
Her modern and original jewelry is designed with the unusual combination of materials like silver, black ruthenium and polychrome enamels. The willingness to experiment enhances her skills focusing on the minerals while using diamonds, sapphires and other precious stones as a “frame” thus changing their classical role. This surreal mood creates an imaginary dimension where the details make a difference.
The functional and aestetical pursuit of every piece is supported also by a “Made in Italy” craft and the meticulous attention to detail. This is why the designer personally follows every phase, from the choice of stone to the prototypical creation as well as the production’s final steps.
This style between perception and experimenting takes form in the production of unique and limited edition pieces, where she mixes exclusive materials and their different contrasting colors to achieve a special combination between trend and elegance.
In October 2010, Giuliana’s collection took part in the “Roma Fashion White” event organized in collaboration with AltaRoma. The following year, in July 2011, her creations were also featured in the fashion movie “Academy Girl. ” The film was written and directed by Angelo Cricchi and Silvia Morani. Production was handled by the Fashion and Costume Academy and presented during the AltaRoma AltaModa fashion week.
On Jannuary 31, 2012 her second collection titled “Radiolarian” was officially presented in the AltaRoma collateral events calendar, with an extraordinary performance by Quiet Ensemble.