I originally discovered this jeweler in 2018 across from a Roman ruin in Tuscany. They make…read morebeautiful hand made gold jewelry in the Etruscan style, one of which I bought and liked so much that years later (2023) I located them and bought an identical ring for my partner (hand made so not identical but the same style). They were very helpful over email and mailed the new ring within a week or so. Highly recommend this artisan jeweler. Grazie.

What a nice shop with lots of souvenirs items for sale. I especially liked the ceramic tiles with…read morecolorful paintings on them. The staff is relatively friendly here, though the older gentleman tended to stare a bit too much at us.

Location: In the beautiful medieval town of San GImignano…read more The goods: Franco Balducci produces some of the most beautiful ceramic pieces that I've seen thus far, from small pieces like sugar bowls and cups, to larger pieces such as plates and vases. The shapes, colors and textures that he uses are brilliant - this is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs of a genuine local flavor, from a local artist. The place: The space itself isn't huge but its very well laid-out. My absolute favorite part of this little excursion was seeing Franco at work in his workshop, which happens to be the front of the store. So, stop in and watch the master at work! Price point: Personally, I found Franco's pricing to be very reasonable - I purchased two pieces for 30 Euro and don't regret it one bit. The pieces are gorgeous and a great reminder of my time in Italy.