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Paolo Giacomelli and Roberta Paolucci are the power duo behind the Italian jewelry brand, IOSSELLIANI. Born in Rome, Paolo began his career creating jewelry and accessories for famous turn-of-the- century designers, including Missoni, Fiorucci, and Anna Pianura for Crimson. For the past seasons, he has also worked with Kenzo and Antonio Marras.

In 1997, Giacomelli began working with designer and craftsman Roberta Paolucci. Together they established IOSSELLIANI as a way to more freely express their creative vision. They aim to create unique styles and focus on the careful handcrafting of each piece. As their collections developed, they began incorporating precious stones and metals, resulting in their luxury brand, Progetto AR100. In 1998, the pair created masks and bodices that were used for the Alessandro dell-Acqua catwalk.

In 2005, IOSSELLIANI set up a new workspace in Rome for designers, filmographers, and other artists to share and exchange art-related ideas and projects. One such project is the re-creation of old, traditional Italian jewels into a new luxury line: AU-750-IOS. This new 18k gold collection is the opportunity for IOSSELLIANI to promote their contemporary approach to traditional jewelry-making techniques.

For the future of IOSSELLIANI, Paolo Giacomelli and Roberta Paolucci wish to establish an even greater presence globally. 2006 marks the first time IOSSELLIANI is being represented in the U.S. and the welcome so far has been excellent. Their ultimate goal is to further promote the independent development of creative ideas, a vision that will truly set them apart as jewelry-makers of the new century.

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