Federica Pallaver

Jewellery maker

©Alberto Franceschi

Geometric jewellery that exude power

Federica sees her jewellery as architectural expressionism
She makes her pieces using traditional tools and modern materials
Art, music, poetry and socio-politics are major sources of inspiration to her

In her jewellery making, Federica Pallaver aims to create a dynamic link between the piece of jewellery and the wearer. After studying visual arts and metalworking techniques, Federica refined her skills with jewellery artists Giampaolo Babetto and Robin Quigley. She opened her workshop in her native Bolzano in 1996. Since then, Federica’s research has been a succession of experimentation and innovation, albeit always employing traditional techniques. "I see jewellery as an expressive form of architecture which transforms the materials used into forces of nature that exude their power, without a fixed storytelling in mind," she says. Over the years, Federica participated in group and individual exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, presenting experimental and geometric rings, brooches and earrings.

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Interview

©Alberto Franceschi

©Alberto Franceschi

When did you decide to become a jewellery designer?: I do not remember the specific moment, but my academic background in visual arts and metalwork is very telling. What I can say is, decades later, I still immensely enjoy my craft and I am happiest when people choose my jewellery.
Where do you draw inspiration from?: I find inspiration in many different sources, including architecture, Arte Povera, sculpture and figurative arts, even contemporary and jazz music, poetry and socio-political events. Each of them shapes my aesthetic and touches my imagination in a different way.
How do you balance tradition and innovation in your work?: My goal is to create a dynamic relationship between the piece of jewellery and the body. My crafting process comprises of using traditional tools and techniques in combination with innovative materials and micro-sculptures.
What do you share on your YouTube channel?: In working on my pieces, I combine different metals and materials, and experiment with shapes, geometries and proportions. Through my channel, I aim to share my jewellery making in an accessible way that leads to interactions with the broader community.

Federica Pallaver is an expert artisan: she began her career in 1992