Giò Carbone founded Le Arti Orafe Jewellery School in Florence in 1985. Conceived along original lines that combine technical training, artistic research and contemporary design Le Arti Orafe is a prestigious private school, organising and running courses of various lengths in subjects relating to jewellery and goldsmithing.
In the historic town of Lucca the school has imposing premises in an historic mansion where an Academy for advanced courses, masterclasses and workshops with artists and designers are held. They comprise two workshops, a large room for meetings, conferences, lessons and seminars, offices, and offer a magnificent view over the rooftops of the city.
In Lucca the school manages Le Arti Orafe ArtGallery for contemporary jewellery, and hosts goldsmiths, artists, designers and students from all over the world for one-man and collective exhibitions, in addition to organising a major art event - Lucca Preziosa - which will be held in the town again in October this year..

We are grateful to Giò Carbone for bringing together the artists whose work will form a special collection of jewellery for sale at this year's aura exhibition.

Indoor exhibition