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Article: Orlando Orlandini: gold's 21st century wizard; Orlando Orlandini lives in the fairytale tower of a 14th century convent in the Chianti hills of Tuscany. It is here where he spins gold so fine and soft that it feels like silk. His golden creations would make even the ancient Greek gods envious of his seemingly magical talents.(Featured Designer)
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- July 1, 2005
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Orlando Orlandini stands alone when it comes to his golden creations of cascading shimmering strands of finely woven jewelry. And while, at first glance, his Tuscanstyle workshop may seem like the abode of a medieval alchemist, it isn't magic that produces such finely detailed pieces. It is hours of hard work and masterful craftsmanship. In fact, much of Orlandini's time is actually spent on the scientific research and development of new techniques and processes to weave, spin, and manipulate his one-of-a-kind works of gleaming wearable art.
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