DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
MARCO BICEGO For 26 years, Marco Bicego has built its reputation on craftsmanship. In the hills of Vicenza, every collection begins in the workshop, where techniques refined over decades are still carried out by hand before a design ever reaches the display case. Marrakech and Jaipur Color are two of the clearest examples, each showcasing a different skill that has become central to the brand’s identity. rt A OF CRAFT the
Marrakech is where the story begins. Its signature coil came from an unexpected moment in the workshop decades ago, when a length of gold wire naturally wound itself into a spiral. The idea was worth exploring, and over time it became the technique most closely associated with the Marco Bicego name. Today, an extremely thin strand of 18k gold is shaped entirely by hand into a flexible coil that moves naturally while holding its shape. Jaipur Color draws both its name and its vibrant palette from India’s Pink City, long celebrated for its master gem cutters. The goldwork reflects that same appreciation for craftsmanship through hand engraving, an ancient technique that uses a bulino tool to carve fine, closely spaced lines into the surface of the gold. The result is a soft silk-like finish that reflects light differently than a polished surface. Marco Bicego personally selects the gemstones for each design, building combinations that feel balanced rather than uniform. The engraved gold and carefully chosen stones work together, each playing an equally important role in the finished piece.
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