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Artisanal jewellery since 1950

How a jewel is born
hand crafted

From the first sketch to the final touch — the story of a craft process unchanged for generations, focusing on one thing: your idea.

The philosophy

Each piece is unique
like the one who wears it

Creating a bespoke jewel is a dialogue. It starts with an idea — even vague, even just an emotion — and transforms through listening, design, and artisanal mastery into an object that tells a singular story.

Since 1950, we have worked with selected precious metals and certified stones, keeping every stage of the process transparent and shared with you — whether you are in Genova or on the other side of the world.

Pearl necklace Cicala Jewellery Genova
The process

Four stages.
One creation.

Each commission follows a precise path, designed to ensure the final result is exactly what you imagined — or something even more beautiful.

Goldsmith at work in the Cicala workshop
01
Listening

A leisurely conversation. You tell us your idea, the context, the emotions you want to carry with you. You can do this in person, by phone, or through our online configurator.

02
Design

Our goldsmith translates your vision into technical sketches. You iterate with us until every detail reflects exactly what you have in mind.

03
Creation

Artisanal craftsmanship in our workshop in Genova, or with selected partner master goldsmiths. Every weld, every setting done by hand with precision tools.

04
Delivery

The jewel is delivered with material certification and dedicated packaging. Insured shipping worldwide with tracking, or direct collection in the jewellery store in Genova.

"A bespoke jewel is not a purchase.
It is an act of shared creation."

Cicala Jewellery — Genova, since 1950

Why choose Cicala

The difference
lies in the details

From the first conversation to delivery, every aspect is designed to offer you an experience worthy of the piece you are creating.

Personal consultation

Direct communication with the goldsmith handling your project. No intermediaries, no call centres — a genuine relationship, from idea to finished jewel.

Certified materials

18kt yellow, white, and rose gold, platinum, 925 silver. Stones with GIA or IGI certification on request. Lab-grown diamonds available for those choosing sustainability.

Your materials welcome

Family gold, inherited stones, jewellery to transform — everything can become something new. We accept materials for crafting or exchange, even remotely.

Timelines

From estimate
to delivery

Day 1
Configurator

You fill in the online configurator and receive an illustrative draft generated in real-time.

Within 48 hours
Quote

Our goldsmith examines the request and sends you a detailed quote with an exact timeline.

Variable
Processing

From a few days to 2–4 weeks depending on complexity. We keep you updated throughout the entire process.

End of journey
Delivery

Insured express courier with tracking, or collection in the jewellery store in Genova. Your jewel, its story.

The materials

Only the best

Emerald and diamond ring Cicala Jewellery
18kt gold

Yellow, white or rose. The classic of high Italian jewellery, in the three most requested variants.

Platinum

The metal of metals. Unalterable, hypoallergenic, with a cold and permanent brilliance.

Diamonds

Natural GIA certified or lab grown for those who choose sustainability. Each stone selected for your project.

Gems

Sapphires, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines, tourmalines, opals. Precious and semi-precious stones, certified on request.

Start the path

Your idea
deserves to exist

The configurator is free and without obligation. In two minutes you have a first draft of your jewel — and we respond to you within 48 hours.