Laboratori – Paolo Ponzi

Paolo Ponzi Goldsmith Workshop: 40 Years at the Service of Jewelry, Precious Gemstones, and Watches

At the heart of Paolo Ponzi Jewelry lies our artisanal goldsmith workshop, where experience, creativity, and modern techniques come together to give life to unique jewels. Here, every detail is handled with passion: from the design of new creations to the repair of inherited jewelry, from gemstone setting and pearl restringing to the restyling of historic settings, as well as specialized processes such as coral polishing and the creation of bespoke jewelry.

Entrusting your pieces to our workshop means choosing the care of expert hands, the assurance of certified materials, and the beauty of jewelry that preserves both value and emotion over time. Whether renewing a family heirloom, giving shape to a personal idea, or keeping your precious pieces shining, the Paolo Ponzi goldsmith workshop is where tradition and innovation meet to create wearable art.

Goldsmith Workshop

Every jewel begins with an intuition. In our workshop, we listen to our clients’ wishes and transform them into personalized designs, creating sketches and renderings that anticipate the final form of the jewel.

We evaluate proportions, style, and functionality to ensure that each creation is not only aesthetically perfect, but also comfortable and harmonious to wear. The design is developed around the chosen gemstone, like a tailor-made garment that enhances its light and beauty.

By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern tools, we turn the sketch into a precise technical project, ready for the production phase. Every detail is carefully defined, from gemstone cutting to the selection of 18-karat gold alloys.

The result is an exclusive jewel, born from the meeting of the client’s emotions and the expertise of the Maison Paolo Ponzi. Not mere accessories, but unique works of Italian goldsmithing art, destined to endure over time.

A jewel never loses its emotional value, but over time it may show signs of wear. In our workshop, we offer a complete jewelry repair service for gold and silver pieces, restoring brilliance and functionality to every creation.

From precision soldering to clasp replacement, from ring resizing to the adjustment of chains and bracelets, every service is carried out with artisanal care and state-of-the-art tools.

Each intervention is designed to maintain the integrity of the jewel, preserving both its economic and emotional value. We work with the utmost attention to ensure discreet, long-lasting results.

Our repair service goes beyond technical intervention: we offer personalized consultations to prevent future damage and keep your jewelry always shining, ready to be passed down through generations.

Stone setting is the art of securing a precious gemstone into a jewel while enhancing its brilliance and protecting it at the same time. In our workshop, we create precise and refined settings that enhance diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and other gemstones, always in harmony with the jewel’s design.

We use various setting techniques—prong, pavé, channel, or bezel—chosen according to the shape and nature of the gemstone. Each intervention is carried out using professional tools and artisanal skills passed down through generations.

Pearls require special care: we perform restringing with safety knots that ensure strength, durability, and security. This process not only protects each individual pearl, but also preserves the fluidity and elegance of the jewel.

We also offer a re-stringing service for existing pearl necklaces and bracelets, advising on appropriate maintenance intervals to preserve their beauty and structural integrity.

An inherited jewel holds memories and emotional value, but it may not always reflect the style of the person who wears it today. With our setting restyling service, we transform your precious pieces while preserving both their sentimental and economic value.

We preserve the most meaningful elements of the jewel—such as the central gemstone or its most distinctive features—and adapt them to modern, elegant settings that align with contemporary tastes.

Whether it is a 1950s ring, a 1970s necklace, or a bracelet with an outdated design, we intervene by modifying shanks, chains, settings, and finishes to make the jewel lighter, more harmonious, and up to date.

Each restyling is carefully designed to respect the jewel’s history while renewing it without compromising its identity. The result is a unique piece, ready to begin a second life with its wearer.

Coral is one of the most fascinating and fragile materials in jewelry. Over time, it may become dull or lose its brilliance, but thanks to our expertise we are able to restore its light and vitality without altering its natural essence.

We use specific professional cleaning and polishing methods designed to respect the delicacy of coral and preserve its structure. Each intervention is carried out by hand with the utmost precision, avoiding any risk of damage.

Polishing restores coral to its original luster, enhancing its natural color and smooth surface. The jewel thus regains its elegance and warmth, ready to be worn or passed down through generations.

We also provide personalized guidance on the proper care and storage of coral jewelry, ensuring its beauty and durability over time.

Every person has a unique story, and a bespoke jewel is the most beautiful way to tell it. In our workshop, we transform your wishes into exclusive creations, conceived and crafted around the individual who will wear them.

We begin with a meeting to understand the client’s tastes, needs, and special occasions. Even when ideas are still undefined, we guide you step by step toward the perfect design, drawing inspiration from personal impressions, images, or iconic models.

From design to creation, every phase is carefully followed:
Consultation → identifying the ideal style and gemstones.
Design → bespoke sketches and technical planning.
Creation → artisanal craftsmanship in 18-karat gold with selected gemstones.

The result is an unrepeatable jewel, created around the gemstone and the client’s desire, like a tailored garment that dresses beauty. Not mere accessories, but wearable works of art, destined to endure over time and in memory.

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Paolo Ponzi Gemological Laboratory: 40 Years of Experience in Precious Gemstones

Since 1986, the Paolo Ponzi Gemological Laboratory has been a national and international point of reference for the analysis and evaluation of precious gemstones. We operate with absolute neutrality, supporting private clients, companies, notaries, lawyers, financial institutions, insurance companies, financial advisors, public bodies, legal and tax firms, customs agencies, and auction houses, offering expertise and transparency in every service.

Thanks to state-of-the-art gemological instruments and continuous professional development, we are equipped to face the challenges of an increasingly complex market, including synthetic productions and advanced treatments. Every analysis is carried out with the utmost scientific rigor, ensuring reliable and certified results.

Our team consists of GIA- and IGI Antwerp–certified gemologists, registered with the Chamber of Commerce and serving as technical consultants to the Court of Ravenna. With over thirty years of experience and collaborations with leading national and international gemological institutes, the laboratory guarantees high-level consultations and certifications throughout the entire supply chain.

Choosing Paolo Ponzi Jewelry means selecting a partner capable of combining accuracy, punctuality, and professionalism, ensuring comprehensive services ranging from gemological analyses and certifications to insurance appraisals, stone repairs, and consultations for purchases and investments.

Gemological Laboratory

We evaluate diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls using state-of-the-art instruments, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.

We issue certificates recognized at both national and international levels, valid for purchases, sales, and inheritance matters. These documents transparently attest to the authenticity and value of the gemstones.

Thanks to our GIA- and IGI Antwerp–certified gemologists, we ensure professionalism, impartiality, and extensive experience in the field.

We provide detailed insurance appraisals to safeguard your jewelry in the event of theft, loss, or damage.

Each appraisal includes a technical description, high-definition images, and an updated market value estimate.

Our appraisals are recognized by insurance companies, financial institutions, and law firms, offering maximum reliability and assurance.

We polish and restore precious gemstones that have lost their brilliance due to scratches or wear.

We offer re-setting services and replacement of damaged or lost gemstones, restoring each jewel to its original beauty.

We combine artisanal expertise with innovative technologies to ensure precise results while respecting the authenticity of each gemstone.

We guide private clients, companies, and collectors in the purchase of diamonds and gemstones as a safe asset or long-term investment.

We assess quality, rarity, and certifications, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the true value of each stone.

Each consultation is tailored to the client’s needs, ensuring confident and transparent decisions that unite value and beauty.

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Paolo Ponzi Watchmaking Workshop

For over forty years, we have cared for your watches with the same passion and precision that master watchmakers devote to the creation of every timepiece. Our specialized workshop offers complete servicing, polishing, crystal and strap replacement, dial restoration, and water-resistance testing, using only certified instruments and state-of-the-art techniques.

Entrusting your watch to Paolo Ponzi means preserving its value, reliability, and beauty over time, while benefiting from exclusive and personalized after-sales assistance.

Watchmaking Workshop

Each watch is disassembled, cleaned, and thoroughly inspected in all its internal and external components.

We apply specific lubricants and fine-tune the mechanisms to ensure precision and long-lasting performance.

Servicing ensures optimal performance and preserves the value of your watch over time.

We remove scratches and signs of wear from cases, bracelets, and metal straps.

You may choose between mirror polishing or satin finishing for an elegant and durable effect.

We restore your watch’s original charm without altering its authenticity.

We test the water resistance of your watch using state-of-the-art equipment.

We inspect gaskets, crown, and case back to protect the movement from water, dust, and humidity.

An essential service for those who wear their watch daily or in demanding conditions.

We replace damaged or scratched crystals with original or equivalent high-quality materials.

Sapphire, mineral, or acrylic crystals are available, selected according to the model and specific requirements.

A new crystal preserves readability, aesthetics, and the watch’s water resistance.

We offer a wide range of straps in leather, steel, rubber, and fine materials, compatible with leading watch brands.

Secure fitting and custom adjustment to ensure maximum comfort.

A new bracelet or strap gives your watch a completely refreshed style.

We reproduce damaged or faded dials while respecting the original details.

The option to create exclusive dials for a unique and distinctive touch.

Each dial restoration is carried out by master artisans specialized in watch restoration.

We replace depleted batteries with certified, long-lasting models.

With every battery replacement, we also perform a check-up of the watch’s main functions.

Quick and secure service to get your watch back on your wrist as soon as possible.

Advice for the Care and Maintenance of Your Watch

To preserve the beauty and precision of your watch, we recommend wearing it properly fitted to avoid excessive wear on bracelet pins and internal moving parts. It is important to keep it away from magnetic fields generated by mobile phones, tablets, or electronic devices and, if it is a manual mechanical watch, to wind it preferably in the morning. At night, we suggest placing it flat with the dial facing upward, protecting it from potential external influences.

Each watch is adjusted to be worn on the left wrist and requires periodic checks. The inspection and replacement of components subject to wear ensure greater durability and long-term functionality. The frequency of servicing varies depending on the movement, generally every 3–6 years, unless impacts or accidental damage require earlier intervention.

Following these simple recommendations helps ensure a longer lifespan, consistent reliability, and lasting value for your timepiece.

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