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Paolo Grillo, orafo e scultore veneziano. DECEM è un Tempio in cui i gioielli, come l'anello Medusa, diventano reliquie - simboli iperrealisti di memoria forgiati a Venezia | Paolo Grillo, Venetian goldsmith and sculptor. DECEM is a Temple where jewelry like the Medusa ring becomes relics - hyperreal symbols of memory forged in Venice. DECEM VENICE PAOLO GRILLO ART Each creation is a symbol. Each symbol, a story. This is not a brand, it is a temple. Forged in Venice by Master Paolo Grillo, DECEM is the place where goldsmithing meets myth: each jewel is a relic that preserves memory and meaning. ENTER THE TEMPLE Begin your ritual Bushidō Ring 武士道 Forge Your Spirit A E G I S collection Cross the threshold LILITH' ANCTUM S Embrace Your Ancestral Strength PRATEORIANI OS Claim Your Glory B L A C K F L A G Hoist Your Colors Delve into Myth M E D U S A Clavus Gold Skull Open the Chest Montecristo Collection Rewrite Your Destiny VLAD III Unveil the Prince of Darkness The true luxury is not what you buy today, but what endures tomorrow. Archive Enter every tale Featured in Collezioni REVIEWS Francesco Fuso Truly beautiful jewels with attention to the smallest details. The purchased pendant is nothing short of GORGEOUS and perfect. Very helpful and kind seller. Thanks BD MC East Coast Maurizio Musacchio I bought a wonderful ring, finished in every detail, the packaging with a beautiful leather card holder and skull would already be worth the entire purchase. Kindness and quick answers to any doubts. Enrico Loreti Real jewels of craftsmanship, perfect in every detail Emilia Cattari When you wear a DECEM jewel all the others are nothing... Seriousness and professionalism make you stand out from the crowd. What you create are real works of art with attention to the smallest details. Always kind and helpful, ready to satisfy the customer. Thank you! Ada Egidio More than jewels I would say masterpieces of an artist! Ivo Tommasini I'm a lover of silver rings and necklaces…skulls and not, but I have to be honest: I've never seen anything like it!!!! Paolo's works have a unique quality! Rich in detail and very well-kept! Only the leather case is beautiful, let alone the contents. SHOP New Vlad III - Black Diamonds Out of stock DEGA Price €690.00 New DORAN Price €900.00 New VELARIS Price €720.00 New THYRA Price €498.00 New LYSSA Price €280.00 AUDAX Price €299.00 New Crux Aeterna Price €350.00 New Sator Price €330.00 New Bushido Ring (武士道, bushidō) Price €550.00 Gorgon Ring (Medusa ring) Price €495.00 New Cardano Price €250.00 New Golden Forest Price €650.00 Silent Skull T-Bar Price €277.00 New Gravis Clavus Necklace Price €1,020.00 New Chain of the Seal Price €165.00 New "Fuck Off" Ring Price €230.00 Lifeline Guardian Price €130.00 Lilith'Sanctum Price €550.00 Black Flag Price €440.00 Cufflinks "The Divine Poet" Price €299.00 Heart Reliquary Price €349.00 Viking Bear Price €330.00 New Arslan Price €349.00 Yggdrasil Signet Price €340.00 Viking Raw Price €340.00 Vlad III Pendant Price €340.00 Custos Price €159.00 Lux Tenebris Price €1,200.00 Lux Aeternum Price €1,270.00 THE SECRET CHAMBER Knock on the Temple Door SIGILLUM DECEM PRESS ROOM YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE DISCOVER NOW AETHAN THE KEEPER OF RELICS THE SILVER CAVE ATELIER BECOME THE ARTIST APPLY HERE COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS AND REVIEWS DEUS EX MACHINA ART MASTER HYPERREALISM HOW DECEM JEWELS ARE BORN THE DARK SIDE THE METHOD CAPSA Every creation reaches you as a fragment of cult. You don’t receive a package. You receive a sign. Rite of Access RING SIZER Your Perfect Fit, At Your Door Get Your Free Ring Sizer WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING COUNTRY DESTINATIONS Decem italian handicraft Made in Venice

domus scriptum Relics sculpted in the sign of the word. Letters, initials, and typographic symbols become seals carved into matter. Scriptorium gathers relics born from the power of the Word and from the ancient gesture of writing, transformed into form. "Ego" Antique Ring (with customizable name) Price €430.00 "Ego" Ring (with customizable name) Price €420.00 New "Fuck Off" Ring Price €230.00

Gli anelli alternativi Decem, benvenuti nel regno del dettaglio estremo. Rings mythologies memento mori nature animalier montecristo domus gothica domus barocca domus scriptum Mitologie Mythologies Relics forged from the legends of the world Spirits, gods, and symbols drawn from Norse, Japanese, and classical mythologies. Each creation holds the power of an eternal tale, sculpted in time. scopri Memento memento Relics born from a dialogue with transience. Sculptures that face time and the end, turning the symbol of the skull into a seal of memory and consciousness. scopri Natura nature The Earth’s primordial force, forged into metal. Rings that evoke organic forms, leaves, roots, and natural metamorphoses. Living matter becomes an eternal relic. scopri Animalier animalier Totemic spirits, instinct, and wild power. Creatures sculpted as living relics, symbols of strength and transformation, carrying within them the memory of the animal world. scopri Montecristo Montecristo Vengeance, redemption, and rebirth. Rings inspired by the literary and symbolic power of The Count of Monte Cristo: a memory of wounds and the strength of redemption. scopri Domus Gothica domus gothica Relics sculpted in the shadow of the Middle Ages. Gothic crosses, studs, nails, and Templar symbols take shape in silver with the rough, ancient look of iron. Each relic of Domus Gothica is a fragment of that dark yet luminous era, where faith and power intertwine within the material to transcend time. scopri Domus Barocca Domus Barocca Relics sculpted in the opulence of time. Sumptuous decorations, volutes, and baroque details come to life in silver as fragments of a theatrical and visionary era. Domus Barocca guards relics born from the dialogue between art and power, where every ornament becomes sculpted memory. scopri Domus Scriptum domus scriptum Relics sculpted in the sign of the word. Letters, initials, and typographic symbols become seals carved into matter. Scriptorium gathers relics born from the power of the Word and from the ancient gesture of writing, transformed into form. scopri The Capsa The Ritual of Access Every DECEM relic is safeguarded within the Capsa, a handcrafted ritual leather case adorned with a brass detail. It is not a simple container, but an integral part of the experience: a seal that separates anticipation from revelation, a gesture that transforms an object into a relic. Included in the price, the Capsa accompanies every creation, ready to guard and protect it before it reaches the hands of its Custodian. Included with every DECEM relic, because even waiting deserves its own form. It’s essential to me that you receive exactly what you desire, so that you can fully express your personality through this jewel. That’s why my guarantee includes: Ritualized Shipping Every Relic leaves the Temple with all the necessary care. Its journey is safeguarded with tracking and guarantees: if anything should happen along the way, I will personally ensure a new Relic reaches you. Threshold of Reflection A Relic must reflect who you are. If it does not, you may return or exchange it: I will only ask you to cover the return shipping costs. No barriers, only sincerity. Warranty of Metal and Fire Lifetime Custody Every creation carries the certainty of its materials: 925 silver, 18k gold, and certified precious stones. The Master’s Seal safeguards their authenticity. A Relic lives with you and crosses through time. Should it ever require care or repair, the Temple will remain open: you may always bring it back to be reborn whole. ARE YOU PURCHASING A RING AND DON'T KNOW YOUR SIZE? HERE IS THE SOLUTION. The DECEM Starter Kit Experience This is not just a gift. It is your first step into the DECEM universe. A tool carrying symbols, inspiration, and practical utility. Not a simple envelope, but a ritual of access. DECEM Starter Kit – Value €59 → yours, included Step into the DECEM universe and receive at your doorstep: ✔️ A professional jeweler’s ring sizer – crafted for precision, made to last forever. ✔️ The DECEM Magalog – your official guide into our creative cosmos. ✔️ A reusable DECEM shipping pouch – designed as more than packaging, a ritual of access. How it works > We only ask you to cover the shipping costs (€21). > If you purchase a DECEM ring over €200, you will receive a promo code that refunds the entire shipping cost. > In short: if you buy, the kit is refunded. If you don’t, the kit remains yours — a DECEM relic to use and treasure. PLEASE NOTE : this offer is cost-effective only within Italy. For international orders, additional shipping fees apply and vary depending on location. Request your Starter Kit and cross the threshold ORDER NOW Why it’s unique The ring sizer becomes your personal tool, the Magalog your map, and the reusable pouch your vessel for future journeys. Each element is designed to last, to speak of who we are, and to bring you in tune with the DECEM language. Not a gadget, but a rite of initiation. Every DECEM ring is not a mere jewel, but a Relic: a fragment of memory forged in silver, gold, and fire. To wear it means to guard a story, to carve upon the skin a symbol of strength, threshold, and presence. Each creation is entirely handmade, with hyperrealist details born from ancient techniques and contemporary sculpture. The waiting time is not a barrier, but part of the ritual: slowness protects value. This is not a brand. It is a Temple. And every ring is an eternal seal.

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Passione, disperazione, riscossa e vendetta. Questa è la lunga storia di Edmon Dantès “Il Conte di Montecristo”. Per questa serie di anelli la mia ispirazione affonda a piene mani in un simbolo della sua prigionia. "The Count of Monte Cristo" Passion, despair, redemption and revenge. This is the long story of Edmon Dantès “The Count of Montecristo”. Taken from real facts it is unquestionably one of Alexandre Dumas' most exciting novels, a timeless classic. For this series of rings, my inspiration sinks with full hands in a symbol of his imprisonment: being “put in irons” at the Château D'If off the coast of Marseille, betrayed by friends, moved by envy and jealousy. Starting today, I will post sequentially one post with a ring of deep and chronological significance in step with the salient events of the novel. Chapter 1 The first item is the "Heart of Mercédès", the beloved of the protagonist Edmon Dantès. The ring can offer several strictly more personal meanings, all of which can be traced back to the strong passion, love and sacrifice or to any human knowledge activity that binds you in an indissoluble way. They will follow: Chapter 2- “Irons” Chapter 3- ”Faria" Chapter 4- ”Freedom" Chapter 5- "The Treasure" Chapter 6- ”Revenge" Chapter 1 "The Heart of Mercédès" The first work is the “Heart of Mercédès” the beloved of the protagonist Edmon Dantès. The ring can offer several strictly more personal meanings, all attributable to the strong passion, love and sacrifice or to any activity of the human knowledge that binds you in an indissoluble way. "The Heart of Mercédès" €320.00 Price revelation Chapter 2 "Irons" Envy, jealousy, betrayal this is fate is what unites us with Edmond Dantés, who more or less each of us has suffered on his own skin. Symbolically a way of representing our stoic resistance to them and our strict reaction to the oppression of our neighbor. In this double ring the exact representation of the irons used in ancient times to chain prisoners. It goes without saying that in their simplicity they will stand out. "Irons" €430.00 Price revelation Chapter 3 ”Faria" A scholarly abbot, a polyglot devoted to science. The elderly abbot was imprisoned in the infamous Château d'If, accused of publishing a manuscript in favor of Italian unification. Resourceful and determined, he crafted rudimentary tools and used them to dig a tunnel in hopes of reclaiming his freedom. But instead of reaching the outside world, he emerged in the cell where Edmond Dantès was held. Resigned, yet now in good company, he introduced Edmond to the arts, mathematics, and every branch of knowledge. As death approached, the abbot entrusted Edmond with a secret: on the island of Montecristo lies a treasure, hidden for untold years — and Faria knew its exact location. This ring features the shackle and skull of the abbot — the ultimate symbol of knowledge, the very force that empowered Edmond Dantès to face the demons and trials of life. "Faria" €279.00 Price revelation Chapter 4 "Freedom" For this chapter, the simplest ring in the collection, minimal and rough, symbolically the liberation from chains, metaphorically whatever they are. On the death of Faria, Dantès finds a way for a daring and dangerous escape, realizing that the corpses of the prisoners of the fortress are directly thrown into the sea and he hides in a mortuary bag, replacing the abbot. Once he sinks into the swirling waves he manages to get out of the sack and swim to safety. He is rescued by a crew of smugglers who take him with them thanks to his skills as a sailor. After some time the smugglers find themselves having to make a stop on the island of Montecristo. Here Dantès manages to be alone and, following the coordinates given by the abbot, to find the treasure. "Freedom" €220.00 Price revelation Chapter 5 "The treasure" Suddenly richer than he could have ever dreamed, Edmond Dantès pretends to be Count of Monte Cristo and returns with great pomp to Marseilles to consummate his revenge. For this chapter, the most precious ring in the collection, minimal and rough, like the previous one, but embellished with diamonds and gold. (925 silver, 18Kt gold and F color diamonds) The available versions are: Silver-gold-diamonds Silver-diamonds Silver-gold "The Treasure" (Gold, Diamonds and Silver) €990.00 Price revelation "The Treasure" (Silver and Gold) €700.00 Price revelation "The Treasure" (Silver and Diamonds) €499.00 Price revelation Chapter 6 "Revenge" With the last Chapter of this collection, Edmond's revenge is celebrated. Now rich and powerful, Dantès passes himself off as various characters: Abbot Busoni, Lord Wilmore and, finally, the Count of Monte Cristo. Through these three identities, the protagonist methodically consumes his own revenge, repaying his enemies - those who have wrongly accused and imprisoned him - with their own currency, intruding into their lives, pretending to be friends and destroying them from within, as in a sort of Dantesque retaliation. While he guarantees happiness and freedom to those few who have remained faithful to him. With this ring I would like to symbolize the retalition on certain people or situations that all of us in life have had to deal with, the force that pushes us to get our great payback. "Revenge" €320.00 Price revelation The DECEM Starter Kit Experience This is not just a gift. It is your first step into the DECEM universe. A tool carrying symbols, inspiration, and practical utility. Not a simple envelope, but a ritual of access. DECEM Starter Kit – Value €59 → yours, included Step into the DECEM universe and receive at your doorstep: ✔️ A professional jeweler’s ring sizer – crafted for precision, made to last forever. ✔️ The DECEM Magalog – your official guide into our creative cosmos. ✔️ A reusable DECEM shipping pouch – designed as more than packaging, a ritual of access. How it works > We only ask you to cover the shipping costs (€21). > If you purchase a DECEM ring over €200, you will receive a promo code that refunds the entire shipping cost. > In short: if you buy, the kit is refunded. If you don’t, the kit remains yours — a DECEM relic to use and treasure. PLEASE NOTE : this offer is cost-effective only within Italy. For international orders, additional shipping fees apply and vary depending on location. Request your Starter Kit and cross the threshold ORDER NOW Why it’s unique The ring sizer becomes your personal tool, the Magalog your map, and the reusable pouch your vessel for future journeys. Each element is designed to last, to speak of who we are, and to bring you in tune with the DECEM language. Not a gadget, but a rite of initiation.

domus gothica Relics sculpted in the shadow of the Middle Ages. Gothic crosses, studs, nails, and Templar symbols take shape in silver with the rough, ancient look of iron. Each relic of Domus Gothica is a fragment of that dark yet luminous era, where faith and power intertwine within the material to transcend time. Band Rosary Clavus Price €345.00 Leo Clavus Price €169.00 Curvam Clavus Price €105.00 Cross Patente Price €345.00 Rosario Clavus Price €159.00 3 Band "Clavus" Ring Price €269.00 Single "Clavus" Ring Price €145.00 AUDAX Price €299.00

nature The Earth’s primordial force, forged into metal. Rings that evoke organic forms, leaves, roots, and natural metamorphoses. Living matter becomes an eternal relic. Sacred Ash Price €190.00 New Golden Forest Price €650.00 Aestus Band ring Price €210.00 Climb Ring Price €245.00 Aqva Band ring Price €199.00 Greystone ring Price €159.00 Greystone band ring Price €220.00 Sphere "Erosis" Ring Price €239.00

animalier Totemic spirits, instinct, and wild power. Creatures sculpted as living relics, symbols of strength and transformation, carrying within them the memory of the animal world. Lion's Halo Price €130.00 Big Lion Price €399.00 Leo Auratus Price €799.00 Lion of San Marco ring Price €285.00 New Arslan Price €349.00 Leo Clavus Price €169.00 Viking Bear Price €330.00 The Sphynx Price €460.00 Angry Bull Price €385.00 Wolf Soul Price €410.00 Tentacles of the Kraken Price €149.00

Gioielleria alternativa e teschi iperrealistici dall'estremo dettaglio e dal mood unico. Privacy policy Privacy Policy Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018 1. Data Controller The Data Controller is DECEM s.r.l. Registered office: Via Sandro Gallo 157/G – 30126 Venice (VE) – Italy VAT No. 04862380278 Email: info@xdecem.com 2. Purpose of Processing Personal data voluntarily provided through the website www.xdecem.com (e.g. by filling out the contact form or subscribing to the newsletter) will be processed for the following purposes: responding to requests sent via form or email; sending service or purchase-related communications; sending newsletters, marketing or promotional content (only with explicit consent); fulfilling legal and tax obligations; managing orders, purchases, and shipments. 3. Nature of Data and Processing Methods Only common personal data will be processed (name, surname, email, phone, address). Data will be processed using manual, electronic, and telematic tools, in compliance with principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and confidentiality. No sensitive or judicial data are processed. 4. Legal Basis The processing is based on: execution of pre-contractual or contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR); legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR); explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for newsletters and promotional communications. 5. Data Provision Providing data is optional; however, failure to provide mandatory data may prevent the correct handling of requests or purchases. 6. Data Retention Data will be stored only as long as strictly necessary to achieve the stated purposes and, in any case: for contractual and tax purposes: according to legal obligations (10 years for accounting/tax compliance); for marketing/newsletters: until consent is withdrawn; in general, no longer than the time required to provide the requested service. 7. Data Sharing and Transfer Data may be shared with: IT and website management providers; shipping and logistics companies (e.g. couriers), appointed as Data Processors under Art. 28 GDPR; legal or tax consultants, when required by law. Data will not be disclosed or transferred outside the EU unless adequate safeguards are in place as required by the GDPR. 8. Data Subject Rights Under Articles 15–22 GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; request rectification or erasure; restrict or object to processing; receive your data in portable format; withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing); lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority. To exercise your rights: contact info@xdecem.com . 9. Minors Processing personal data of children under 16 years is lawful only with authorization from the person holding parental responsibility. 10. Security DECEM s.r.l. adopts adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. 11. Updates This Privacy Policy may be updated in case of regulatory changes or modifications in the organization of the Data Controller. Updates will be published on this page. Request without hesitation our price list for retail. Alternative jewelry and hyper-realistic skulls with extreme detail and a unique mood.

Orafo, designer e scultore dal 1988, ha sempre perseguito con passione questo mestiere di antiche tradizioni. Artigianalità e arte fanno da perno portante alla sua professionalità, motivata negli anni con obiettivi chiari come l’eccellenza e la cura per i dettagli. THE DARK SIDE THE METHOD The name of my method derives not only from the passion that connects my artistic side with my clients, but also from the unique crafting process of the jewelry. In fact, many rings are sculpted on the inner side as well, the dark side of the jewel. _WHY DID I DECIDE TO CHOOSE THIS DUAL PROCESSING? The intention was twofold. The first reason is linked to the desire to tell a story, giving it the space it deserves, as I've already mentioned. Then there's the significance of chiaroscuro, the dual level of interpretation that is concealed within each story, and it's up to you to decide whether to share it or not, revealing the inside of the ring. I am aware that I am practically the only one producing this type of jewelry in Italy, and I understand well why. Indeed, it might almost seem like a waste of time, dedicated to "something that is not visible, that remains hidden." However, I wanted to be able to tell a story and allow my customers to share it in full or in part, by revealing (or keeping hidden) the inner part of the ring. This truly makes a piece of jewelry an art form, conveying a deep and complete message that brings out your personality and provides an opportunity to share it, knowing you're wearing a piece of jewelry produced in very limited quantities, each slightly different from the other. _WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE ACCESS TO A HANDCRAFTED, CUSTOMIZABLE JEWEL? No size limits: a characteristic of industrial ring production is the lack of very small sizes (or conversely, even more so for very large sizes). Each piece is, in its own way, unique, due to the entirely manual finishing. The jewelry is crafted after your purchase and customized according to your specific requests. The sculpture on a ring can be proportioned according to the finger size and customer preferences. For example, you can order size 14 but decide that the "head" or the top part has the dimensions it would normally have in a size 20. We will evaluate together, if necessary, whether this request is feasible, and I will ensure that the piece of jewelry is perfectly proportioned and meets your expectations. _WHAT DOES A 100% HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTION MEAN? Of course, my working method already involves lengthy timeframes, and when you add the fact that I handle everything, from the creative phase to packaging the parcels, it's natural that production is much more limited compared to typical jewelry that can truly be considered uniform, as they are made through industrial procedures. Even in the sample rings, each piece will have slightly different characteristics, thanks to the manual process. I must say, however, that this way of working, having tried other paths in the past, suits me and allows me to unleash my creativity without constraints imposed by trends or company demands... and more. I have the opportunity to directly engage with every customer, who will communicate directly with me, creating an essential dialogue to achieve the mutual objective: to have a tailor-made piece of jewelry that perfectly complements the personality of the wearer.

Orafo, designer e scultore dal 1988, ha sempre perseguito con passione questo mestiere di antiche tradizioni. Artigianalità e arte fanno da perno portante alla sua professionalità, motivata negli anni con obiettivi chiari come l’eccellenza e la cura per i dettagli. Deus Ex Machina Who I am and The Origin of DECEM Skull jewelry and vintage silver jewelry DECEM is not a jewelry brand. It is a sacred language forged in metal. Each creation is a symbol. Each symbol, a threshold. Each threshold, a gesture that tells who we are — before words ever arrive. There is no audience. There are those who listen. There is no trend. There is a calling. My objects do not follow the market. They ignore it. They pass through it. My name is Paolo. DECEM is my ritual name, not a commercial one. I create with slow hands, guided by a thought that burns long before the metal exists. Each of my works is born from silence, nourished by archetypes, sacred architectures, forgotten liturgies. I do not draw. I listen. Each object arrives when it is ready. My work is not to decorate, but to reveal. DECEM was born the day I stopped asking what would please the public, and started creating what truly spoke to me. Since 1988, Paolo Grillo has been forging Relics in Venice. With DECEM he created a Temple that transcends jewelry: each creation is a symbol, a memory sculpted in silver and gold. The Medusa ring, together with other icons, embodies myth, hyperrealism, and dark elegance. I founded DECEM with a simple conviction: jewelry should not imitate the past or chase the market, but embody a language that endures through time. In a world saturated with ephemeral objects, I chose to create symbolic relics in silver and gold, sculpted inside and out, capable of guarding invisible stories. My “Dark Side Method” is not a technical whim, but an act of sincerity: even what is hidden deserves the same beauty as what is revealed. Each creation is born for those who recognize the difference between an ornament and a symbol. Not for everyone, but for those who are ready to listen. DECEM is not everywhere: it lives in my studio in Venice, on my website, and in a few carefully chosen places. This is how it remains what it must be: rare, exclusive, intimate. To wear a DECEM jewel means to guard a part of my research, my obsession with detail, my faith in art as a temple. Not a brand to flaunt, but a secret to share with those who truly matter. “I don’t create jewelry. I sculpt narrative relics.” For press inquiries and interviews: press@xdecem.com INTERVIEW THE CURIOUS STORY OF PAOLO GRILLO ART MASTER E FOUNDER OF DECEM Paolo, first of all welcome and thank you for opening us the doors of your studio, in a decidedly suggestive location like the Venice Lido. The first question is trivial, if you like, but definitely ritual: how did your passion for jewelry come about? Since I was a child I have always had a great predisposition for drawing and manual skills. I remember endless afternoons in my father's garage, where I could give vent to my creativity and make it three-dimensional, through the creation of objects. Dad was a municipal employee, but he always had the gift of dexterity, although he never cultivated it. When he wasn't spending his free time building models and painting them, he devoted himself to gardening, expressing his skill with his hands in many ways. I probably inherited this ability, putting it to good use, from him and my grandfather. Unfortunately I never met him but I know he painted and, in my own way, I'm happy to have highlighted this talent, making it not only a job, but my whole life. What do you mean "my whole life"? For many years I have kept my passion for the dark world in the shadows, making rather common, anonymous, if you like, jewels that do not convey any differentiating message if you wear them, they are simple (albeit beautiful) ornaments. Being able to give free rein to my true and deep passion makes this work an integral part of myself. I studied for a long time to undertake this path, attending the Art Institute, where I learned fabric processing, printing, graphics and, in my specific field, I learned the art of working metals and goldsmithing, a real own forge of talents, very concrete and linked to the artistic trades. But, sorry to interrupt you, aren't we talking about the art school? No, it was really an institute where all the professions related to the world of craftsmanship and art were learned, expressed through different forms, such as fabrics, gold, etc. Unfortunately, it has now been transformed into an art school, just for lack, before everything, of artisans who taught such particular and precious trades. d fter five years, I graduated as Master of Art with specialization, a beautiful qualification. I'm honest, I'd like young people today to always find a way through which to express their artistic talent. At 21, I took the plunge and opened my own business with a partner, as a general goldsmith's shop, where we went from solitaire to the chain for communion. The experience in Vicenza, the beating heart of jewelery and goldsmithing Collaboration with an important company that produced high-end manufacturing chains, made with mechanical processes, but with a predominant component of manual skill and design, opened the doors to a world where everything moved at a different pace. I understood more complex dynamics, production processes, I had the opportunity to forge very valuable relationships in that much bigger world than my small artisan reality. These skills and knowledge allow me today to make my jewels even more unique, through the availability of beautiful precious stones. There was a particularly difficult moment when you realized how complex is it to work through one's artistic expression? There have been several moments, not least the pandemic which however, absurdly, opened the doors to the complete realization of my dream, that is to express the art I love most, the one with dark atmospheres. In reality, the most difficult moment ever was a theft we suffered during our activity in Vicenza: about 8-9 kilos of gold, a significant amount, even if there were four of us. For me, who was the person with the least financial resources, it was the coup de grace. I dropped everything and went back to my business in Venice, a bit light-hearted actually, to finally stop take a long commute every day. Have you resumed being a craftsman then? No, actually not. I was now alone in managing the shop, also because it was quite large, divided into three floors. I relied on a well-known brand that produces steel jewelry. In practice, I had locked up my expertise and passion for goldsmithing, for creating jewels, to keep my dark soul company. That's probably where they met. I wonder if they ever thought they could finally go out together in the sun and give life to my current brand [laughs]. Until at some point the shop was closed, right? How did you get out of this difficulty too? The shop itself had some structural features that made entry more difficult of tourists (trivially a few steps, useful for high tide, are enough to create a real "wall"). When the activity ceased, I found myself starting again, for the umpteenth time, and I found work as a salesman in high fashion. Sounds weird, right? But I must say that always it is an art form, so they were pleasant years, in which, at the same time, I was also able to start over some small work as a craftsman. Did you finally get your "prisoners" out of the basement? Actually only one: I made jewelry for new mothers. Bracelets, pendants, with stylized names, initials and children. Yes, I know that compared to what I do now it seems hardly credible, but the love for goldsmithing and for creativity could not to separate from me and so I sold online, through a website, these jewels always very appreciated by the general public. I was chasing trends, market demands. I was actually running away from what I really wanted to do, but it took me a while to figure it out. I ask you an uncomfortable question. You experienced it as a sort of compromise No, I would say no, I was very serene. You know, the truth is that mine dark soul was expressed in my passions, clothing, literature, photography, art. It filled my time free, as happens for my clients, people who want to express their personality through my jewels. I probably felt, deep down in my soul, the need to translate everything I had enclosed in my mind into jewels, but it had not yet emerged on a conscious level. Until something happened that brought you to where you are now. I was too handcrafted and probably too expensive for the kind of jewelry new moms buy. So, thanks to the pandemic and the end of work in the shop, I realized it was the right time. THE ATELIER I opened my laboratory here on the Lido, because I live on this particular and suggestive island. that was also inhabited by well-known names in literature, such as Goethe, Byron and Thomas Mann. A truly unique place, just as unique is the route, a real pilgrimage, to get here from Venice. By the way, your working method is called Dark Side. Why? It has a double meaning. The first is to express the atmosphere that has finally come out of the famous basement, and has decided to permeate the whole environment and all the jewels I produce. The atmosphere we breathe is me and the people who decide to be represented by my jewels, clearly expressing their identity. The second represents the particular workmanship of the rings, which are also carved on the inside, the one that remains obscure. Last question Paolo, a curiosity. Why Decem? THEl ten, which in Roman numerals becomes one X, to me is very fascinating. The X, if you think about it, is specular, always the same and true to itself, with a precise center. It has always struck me on a symbolic level. Moreover, for me it has an even more important value. I love my city, Venice, especially in what was its heyday, when it was "La Serenissima", a maritime republic, at the center of the world. The doge, lord of the city, at the time had ten advisers to whom he relied on people of enormous culture and experience, who made the complex decisions that had to be taken more balanced, above all for the security of the state. I don't think it was ten by chance, given that it is a number that recalls balance and that, since Pythagoras, symbolizes perfection. Perfection that I seek throughout my process of creation and that I want to pass on to people who fall in love with my jewels, to ensure that they really wear something unique, which tells a story, that expresses a complex and fascinating identity, from all its sides. _Paolo Grillo

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