Where Hands Speak — Valenza
Valenza is not a city that announces itself.
It is known quietly, as a jewelry town — a place where hands speak louder than words.
Located in northern Italy, in the Piedmont region, Valenza has been shaping gold and gemstones for more than two centuries. Many iconic fine jewelry pieces admired around the world were born here, far from the stages where they would later shine. This is a town of ateliers, not spotlights — where mastery is built in silence.
Contorno a Filo — Patience Before Technology
Long before the term halo existed, Contorno a Filo was created entirely by hand.
In Italy, this style has long been known as Margherita, a name inspired by the daisy-like form of the setting.
One wire, one stone-setting cup at a time — without computers or shortcuts. This technique required an exceptional sensitivity to balance and proportion, learned through years of practice. Even the slightest shift could change the harmony of the piece.
Only a few artisans today truly master this technique. At MIYOCO, we combine CAD technology with this inherited craftsmanship — not to replace the hand, but to support it — creating contemporary interpretations that respect tradition while responding to modern life. These are jewels defined not by trend, but by longevity.
Jewelry That Moves
Some jewelry rests on the body.
Other jewelry moves with it.
In Valenza, gold has long been shaped into living forms — flexible bracelets, sinuous curves, and structures that breathe with motion. Each hinge and connection is designed with precision and empathy, transforming creative ideas into wearable form through the shared language of designers, CAD specialists, and goldsmiths.
The Quiet Origin of Prestige
Some jewelry is destined for the red carpet, yet its origin is always the same: a silent atelier.
I once saw a necklace made by my master displayed at Place Vendôme. What moved me was not only its brilliance, but also the certainty of the skill behind it. In Valenza, artisans and CAD designers possess the ability to turn vision into reality — without spectacle, without noise.
At MIYOCO, we continue to refine our craft every day, shaped by this place and its quiet authority.
