Goldsmith artisan and Made in Italy jewelry designer

Artisan jewelry inspired by Puglia's identity and memory.

I am Roberta Risolo, a goldsmith artisan originally from Otranto, and for over twenty years, I have been transforming the soul of my land into contemporary Made in Italy artisan jewelry. My creations are visual narratives: they tell of ancient architecture, stone-carved churches, Mediterranean wind and light, centuries-old olive trees, and a vibrant culture that flows through materials and takes shape in jewelry.

 

 EDUCATION

After studying Metal and Goldsmith Art, my passion led me to Vicenza, the capital of Italian goldsmith art, where I specialized and collaborated with important companies in the sector. However, it was my return to my Otranto that marked the beginning of an authentic and personal journey: a creative laboratory deeply rooted in my homeland, from which every piece of my jewelry comes to life.

In 2013, I deepened my artistic language by attending the TAM – Artistic Metal Treatment Advanced Training Course, directed by Arnaldo Pomodoro. The following year, I also began teaching, giving Jewelry Design classes in Lecce. This journey, built over the years through research, study, and teaching, has also led me to be selected as a representative of the excellence of Apulian artistic craftsmanship at the Italian Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka.

 

 

THE ATELIER – ROBERTA RISOLO ART JEWELS 

In 2016, I opened my Shop Atelier in the heart of Otranto's ancient village, a contemporary workshop where every creation is born from an entirely handmade process: from the initial idea to the final artisan craftsmanship.

 

 

My poetic vision lives in the encounter between noble and natural materials that deeply belong to my Puglia: Lecce stone, olive wood, together with silver, gold finishes, bronze, and brass. I am fascinated by giving new voice to materials through textures, contrasts, and intense colors, such as green and black, transforming even the most unconventional elements into precious, original, and recognizable details.

Over time, the values I cherish in my work and the meticulous care of my goldsmith's touch have garnered recognition even outside Italy, leading my creations to be appreciated, including through international publications, as an authentic expression of Made in Italy artisan jewelry. Among the most significant recognitions is the presence of my workshop on the prestigious Homo Faber portal.