Panconesi

Born in 1989 in Florence, Italy. Marco Panconesi was raised in a family constellation of educators and artisans, linked by a tradition of travel and exploration. This informal education sparked an early decision to pursue classical Latin and Greek studies, with the idea to become an archaeologist, a through line guiding his approach towards design. His formative upbringing in Florence, a city of ancient history and myth, but also birthplace of radical design movements and ruptures, continue to inform his aesthetic. Graduating from Polimoda (2011) with a degree in fashion design, Panconesi began his professional journey by joining the accessories studios at Givenchy and then at Balenciaga, creating jewelry and leather goods. In 2018, Panconesi established PANCONESI, his eponymous jewelry studio based in Paris. Heritage pieces are given a contemporary industrial twist: undulating shapes are engineered to express movement and mismatched elements complement one another to find new harmony. Hoop and drop earrings feature colorful gems and crystal-cut detailing while rings with precious stones appear as if recently excavated. By reinterpreting the past through a contemporary viewpoint, the Parisian label treads new aesthetic ground, creating pieces that are definitely unique in their approach to design construction and visual appeal. As heirlooms, Panconesi’s polished artifacts are intended to be passed down through the generations, coming to life with each new wearer.