Goldsmith workshop in Arezzo

Arezzo is the world capital of goldsmithing — not a marketing claim, but a measurable fact: the city produces more gold jewellery by weight than almost anywhere else on earth. Behind this industry lies a craft tradition that stretches back centuries and is still alive in the workshops of the historic centre. This session takes you inside one of those workshops.

Over ninety minutes, a master goldsmith introduces you to the fundamental techniques of the craft: stone cutting, setting semi-precious stones into a mount, surface finishing with methods passed down through generations. This is not a demonstration — you work, with the same tools the master uses every day. At the end you take home a small semi-precious jewel as a tangible record of what you made.

Perfect for couples, craft enthusiasts, anyone looking for an authentic souvenir, and anyone curious about how a handmade piece of jewellery actually comes together.