Since 1987, the Italian Maison Sicis has been synonymous with mosaic mastery, transforming marble, glass and metal into breathtaking art installations worldwide. Now, its luxury jewellery division, Sicis Jewels, makes a captivating entrance at Swiss Gallery UK. With their debut, Sicis enriches our curated collection with an artisanal heritage, artistic innovation, and unparalleled design.
A Legacy of Mosaic & the Birth of Sicis Jewels
The story begins in Ravenna, cradle of Byzantine mosaics. Sicis, launched to revive this storied craft, soon expanded beyond interiors into fine art and design. In 2010, after decades refining techniques, Sicis unveiled its first fine jewellery line at BaselWorld, collaborating with iconic designer Roger Thomas.
Founded in 2013 by Leo Placuzzi and his daughter Gioia Placuzzi, Sicis Jewels emerged as a bold fusion of history and haute jewellery. Gioia, educated in Business and Management at Bocconi, later completed her gemological training in London. She became Creative Director in 2018, pioneering new patents, ateliers, and collaborations in micro-mosaic jewellery.
The Art & Alchemy of Micro-mosaic Jewellery
Central to Sicis Jewels is a resurgent micro-mosaic technique: painstaking miniature artworks formed from thousands of handcrafted tesserae. These miniature mosaic tiles are fusions of silica and precious minerals—diamonds, colour gemstones, even gold—melted, shaped into rods, sliced, and set by hand.
Then, like a sculptor with a brush, artisans place each tile with millimetre precision, creating rich colour depth, luminous textures, and three-dimensional effects.
Why it’s revolutionary:
- Limitless expression – Tesserae offer a palette unmatched by gemstones alone.
- Advanced material science – Proprietary blend of silica and 90% precious minerals ensures durability, brilliance, and exclusivity.
- Renaissance meets modernity – Sicis melds 18th‑century mosaic craftsmanship with cutting‑edge design.
Signature Collections: From Icon to Incanto
Butterfly Romance
A celebration of metamorphosis and femininity, Butterfly Romance captures the delicate beauty of butterflies in flight. Crafted with luminous micro-mosaic wings, these pieces evoke motion, grace, and the promise of transformation—perfect for those who wear their emotions like art.
Gardenia
Inspired by the soft curves and timeless elegance of blooming gardenias, this collection brings floral poetry to life. Petal by petal, micro-mosaic tesserae are arranged to mimic the depth and texture of natural blooms, creating jewellery that feels organic yet fantastical.
Quetzal
Named after the mythical bird of paradise, the Quetzal collection bursts with vibrant colour and dramatic form. Feathers of micro-mosaic shimmer with iridescence, as if mid-flight. These pieces are bold, exotic, and unmistakably Sicis, perfect for those who want their jewellery to speak volumes.
Tesserae
A tribute to the mosaic itself, Tesserae explores geometry, symmetry, and abstract expression through the careful placement of tiny tiles. It’s a contemporary collection that highlights the artistic potential of micro-mosaic, offering a refined yet avant-garde take on high jewellery.
High Jewellery Masterpieces
From the Butterfly necklace and delicate whirlwind of golden butterflies, to the dramatic Quetzal ring. Each took hundreds of hours to complete, incorporating precious stones and micro‑tiles in lifelike compositions.
Why Sicis Belongs at Swiss Gallery UK
Swiss Gallery UK stands for timeless elegance, artistic authenticity, and fine craftsmanship. Sicis Jewels amplifies this ethos by adding:
Artisanal heritage – A legacy born in mosaic art, carried into jewellery with authenticity and reverence.
Tactile beauty – Unlike conventional stones, micro-mosaic brings texture, depth, and storytelling.
Exclusivity – Each piece is inimitable, handcrafted, and often part of limited editions.
Innovative luxury – Patented materials and visionary ideas are designed to turn heads.
Tribute to Tradition, A Leap into Luxury
Sicis Jewels is a testament to heritage renewed: centuries‑old micro-mosaic craft elevated by modern science, artistic vision, and human passion. Its introduction to Swiss Gallery UK enriches our collection with pieces that don’t just sparkle, they speak.
We invite you to step into the world of Sicis Jewels: to witness micro‑tiles arranged in sentient patterns, colours flowing like brushstrokes, and craftsmanship so transcendent it feels alive. This is jewellery redefining luxury, and it awaits you.
Join us: discover Sicis Jewels, only at Swiss Gallery UK.
