This former watchmaker uses time as an inspiration in her second career as a jeweler.
After a satisfying career in making timepieces for many luxury brands, in 2018 Italian designer Anna Maccieri Rossi transferred her experience from watches to high jewelry. In her jewelry she explores the theme of time, saying it is “our most precious treasure; live it with art and awareness.”
What are your latest collections about?
I come from the world of watches, and I search for magic and poetry in everything I do. At the Couture show in Las Vegas, I showcased the Night & Day collection with a statement necklace, featuring the hand-painted mother of pearl and hard-stones technique [which was nominated for Best in Innovative at the Design Awards], new pieces from the Carpe Diem collection, a concept in which dial art and movement merge to create a precious piece of art. The little star in the center is moving every second to remind us that every moment counts, and time is precious.
How has your style evolved over the years?
My secret is to be coherent with my vision and philosophy. Each piece is handmade in Italy. Quality is essential and every single detail counts. I always work with highly skilled artisans, thus creating unique jewelry. My inspiration as always is the theme of time.
What are your most iconic pieces?
Each collection — Art, Ora, Night & Day, Carpe Diem — is iconic in its own way. They represent the respect and the awareness of time through a modern, geometric, essential style. I love to think that each jewel has a very intimate story.
What’s your vision of the current jewelry scene?
I have noticed that clients desire jewels that make them feel good, happy and free. Some boundaries have been broken and people are more curious to discover the story behind the scenes, the techniques and the sources of inspiration. I love working with the US market because clients appreciate craftsmanship and quality, which is fundamental in all my creations.
My next challenge? I am about to launch an e-commerce website where I will have the pleasure to be in touch with clients directly so I will have immediate feedback from the market. I cannot wait!
Where is your jewelry available in the US?
It is distributed at the Muse pop-up store and in other boutiques such as Twist, Tiny Gods, Tayloe Piggott Gallery, Etc…, The Loupe Jewelry, Trendz Stone Harbor and Reinhold Jewelers.
Main image: Anna Maccieri Rossi.
