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Gian Paolo Fantoni
A Studio Shaped by Story and Craft
Gian Paolo Fantoni presents a steady approach to jewelry shaped by personal history and a clear commitment to craft. The brand was founded by Giorgia, who built the project as an extension of her own story and as a continuation of the memory of her father, whose name she chose for the studio.
What began as a private passion grew into a working environment that she shares with her husband, Samuel, who joined the studio in 2019 and became part of the daily rhythm of its production and research. The workshop sits in Pieve di Cento, a small town in the province of Bologna, where every piece is conceived, designed, and finished by hand.
The studio moves within a steady routine in which materials are chosen with precision and each idea develops through patient handcrafting. Giorgia approaches jewelry as a form of memory, which shapes the direction of the collection and the way each piece is conceived. Custom engravings or selected elements allow the wearer to embed personal details into the design.
The necklaces form an essential part of the brand’s practice and they combine Japanese glass beads, natural stones, and brass elements plated in gold or silver. The arrangement follows a clear structure that arises from the materials themselves. Engraved components can be added to carry names or brief messages. The earrings extend this language through the same materials and proportions, maintaining continuity across the pieces produced in the workshop.
Bracelets have played a defining role since the early years of the brand. The engraved versions center on a small plate designed to hold a short word or mantra. The form remains straightforward, giving space to the intention behind the engraving and to the tactile presence of the piece. The visual material produced by the studio supports this approach. The jewelry is shown in natural settings that reveal texture, scale, and finish. The images highlight the handmade character of the work and present the pieces in settings that reflect the atmosphere of the workshop. The focus stays on proportion, material, and the quiet rhythm of the objects.
The story behind the studio remains central to its identity, Giorgia founded the brand in 2016 in response to her long-standing passion for jewelry and her wish to turn it into a meaningful livelihood. Naming the brand after her father anchors the project in a moment of personal continuity. The growth of the studio, supported by Samuel’s presence and the trust of its early audience, has remained steady and intentional. The workshop’s scale allows each piece to pass through the hands of its makers with attention and consistency, reflecting the studio’s commitment to detail and calm craftsmanship.
Gian Paolo Fantoni follows a practice grounded in material care and steady craftsmanship. The workshop in Pieve di Cento operates within a calm structure in which each piece is built from clear decisions about form, texture, and proportion. The process remains consistent, selecting materials, shaping components by hand, and refining details until the piece aligns with the studio’s standards. This approach defines the identity of the brand and sets the rhythm of its work.
Gian Paolo Fantoni
www.gpfgioielli.it
based in Pieve di Cento, Italy
handcrafted jewelry designed and made in the brand’s own workshop
focus on customizable pieces with engravings, natural stones, and Japanese glass beads
jewelry handmade since 2016
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