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VOLCANO

BEFORE IT WAS STONE, IT WAS FIRE

Volcano _ DECEM _ Paolo Grillo _ Venice

VOLCANO is born from the encounter between silver and obsidian, a natural volcanic material formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
 

The stone does not represent the volcano. It is a real trace of it.
 

Around it, silver takes shape like matter still in motion, charged with heat, suspended in the moment when something is destroyed and something new begins to exist.

The fire disappears. matter preserves the memory.

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Volcano _ DECEM _ Paolo Grillo _ Venice

ORIGIN

Everything begins beneath the surface.

Pressure, heat, and matter rise from the depths until they break the balance of the earth.

Lava emerges, changes form, and cools.

From this process, obsidian is born.

In VOLCANO, it becomes the core of the piece: not an element added to the sculpture, but the point from which the sculpture itself seems to originate.

THE MATTER

Black, deep, irregular in the way it catches the light.
 

Obsidian carries within it the physical memory of transformation: matter that was once liquid, incandescent, uncontrollable, and that time has made solid.
 

Silver grows around the stone like a surface shaped by the same tension.
 

Two different materials seem to belong to the same event.

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THE TRANSFORMATION

A volcano destroys and creates in the same act.

It reshapes the landscape, erases what exists, and deposits the matter from which a new surface will emerge.

VOLCANO is born from this paradox.

It does not celebrate destruction, but what can exist after it.

The previous form disappears.

Matter remains.

ONE PIECE.
ONE SCULPTURE.

 

Every VOLCANO is born anew.

For each order, the ring is individually hand-sculpted from a block of wax and built around its own obsidian, in the size of the person who will wear it.

The gesture can never be repeated exactly.

Textures, volumes, and details naturally vary from one piece to another.

The identity remains the same. The form will never be identical.

Volcano _ DECEM _ Paolo Grillo _ Venice
Volcano _ DECEM _ Paolo Grillo _ Venice

THE ARTIFACT

Before it was stone, it was fire.

VOLCANO preserves within its matter the evidence of something that has already taken place: pressure, eruption, transformation, solidification.

A fragment of the Earth becomes a human-made object.

Ancient matter transformed into an artifact destined for the future.

THE BIRTH
 

Every VOLCANO begins with a block of wax and its obsidian.
 

The form is not defined beforehand. It is built directly around the stone, following its proportions, presence, and materiality.
 

The wax is carved, incised, and shaped by hand until stone and structure become a single form.
 

WATCH VOLCANO COME TO LIFE

No gesture ever produces the same result twice.

That is why every VOLCANO retains the same identity, yet is born as an individual sculpture.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION – “VOLCANO” RING
 

  • Sterling Silver 925

  • Natural obsidian

  • Individually hand-sculpted

  • Direct wax sculpting

  • Lost-wax casting

  • Hand-finished and crafted

  • Made to order

  • Made to the customer’s ring size

  • Each piece features unique variations in texture, volume, and detail

  • Every VOLCANO is an individual, one-of-a-kind work

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BORN FROM FIRE

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VOLCANO

€ 980

THE MATTER

It is not ornament. It is transformed matter.
Before it was stone, it was fire. VOLCANO preserves the memory of its origin.

WHAT REMAINS

This is more than a ring. Obsidian is born from the fire of the Earth, and silver takes shape around it. Each piece is an individual, one-of-a-kind sculpture.

OWN YOUR VOLCANO

It is fundamental to me that you receive precisely what you desire, allowing you to fully express your personality through this jewel.

That is why my guarantee covers:

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

Every creation carries the certainty of its materials: 925 silver, 18k gold, and certified precious stones. The Master’s Seal safeguards their authenticity.

Lifetime Custody

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.

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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.

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Step into the DECEM universe and receive at your doorstep:
✔️ A professional jeweler’s ring sizer – crafted for precision, made to last forever.
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✔️ A reusable DECEM shipping pouch – designed as more than packaging, a ritual of access.

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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.

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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.

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MANIFESTO

DECEM is a sacred language forged in metal.
Each creation is a symbol.
Each symbol, a threshold.
Each threshold, a gesture that speaks who you are, before words ever arrive.

This is not a brand.
It is a temple.

 

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Each message is a passage:
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stories carved in metal —
before the world ever sees them.

If you choose to enter,
you will quietly receive:

– Early signs of new creations
– Fragments of the thought behind each gesture
– Invisible stories that accompany each object

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