"Jewels" = jewelry. We have brought this brilliant designer's women's shoes to readers attention previously.* Although not easy to find the shoes can be bought in the U.S. and on ebay. The jewelry line is unavailable in the U.S. however, and we tried.
Last night we found an Italian site from which Americans can purchase the jewelry. WWW.Boschi-gioielli.it sells a wide range of pieces that we presume is the entire line presently: rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, cuff links ("wrist twists"), even key holders. They give Paciotti's design genius a new expressive outlet. On the shoes the House's signature stiletto logo is a mysterious, dangerous accessory that clashes with the soft sensuousness of the female-foot-in-high-heels form to produce thrillingly dissonant eye appeal.
In the jewelry medium the stiletto can be isolated. The psychological effect is different and just as breathtaking. We ordered a pair of cufflinks and a pair of earrings. Of course the stilettoworks as a logo on a man but it's not macabre or scary. This is not a pair of six-shooters. The stiletto is inspired design because its sleek lines are artistry. The look presented is unmistakable: this is design excellence that you are wearing not a weapon. It is beautiful and singular on a woman as a pair of earrings and it is bold and exciting without being threatening on a man as cufflinks.
Almost all of the Paciotti jewels on Bosch-gioielli are made in fine silver. Only one item comes in gold as an alternate. With shipping included the total for both the earrings and the cufflinks was 90 Euros, or about $114. On July 20 Paciotti announced that Bruce Willis would be the male face in their forthcoming American advertising campaign. This may be one of the last times that the jewelry of this remarkable designer is available at so little cost.
*June 2, 2006.
-Benjamin Harris
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