Maria Diana learned her early ceramic processing techniques and design, and her sense of
balance amongst the different shapes from the contemporary artist Maria Lai. Having obtained
a degree in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic University, in 2000 she started her research
on contemporary jewels and attended specialisation courses on how to work gres stoneware,
porcelain and metal.
The jewels by Maria Diana aim to innovate without neglecting style. Wishing to explore new
frontiers in expression, Maria Diana provides a modern interpretation, using non conventional
material, for classical and exclusively feminine jewels, such as pearl necklaces. Her bracelets
and necklaces are made of porcelain beads with inserts in gold and platinum.
Each piece in her collection is unique and brings together style, research, tradition and
innovation. Her jewels have been exhibited in museums and international stores, including the
Victoria and Albert Museum (London), La Pedrera (Barcelona) and Mitsukoshi (Tokyo), Mad Museum (New York)