Marco Rigovacca

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Monica McLaughlin, Estate Jewelry: A Cuff, a Spear, and a Window Locket, Medium, February 7, 2012

A notable member of the Padua School, Marco Rigovacca belongs to a group of Italian goldsmiths and jewelers who in the mid-20th century championed the use of gold when it was unfashionable. They considered it essential to the creation of fine jewelry as sculpture. The Padua School's unconventional approach has earned these goldsmiths and jewelers significant international attention over the last few decades. The18k gold Javelin Ear Cuff shown here is an example of Rigovacca's mastery as a goldsmith and his inventive style, which reflects the aesthetic of the Padua School.