Personalized Ornament - Initial Black w/ 24 Karat Gold [4545]

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DESCRIPTION A personalized Initial ornament in black with genuine 24 karat gold detailing, hand-painted in Deruta by master artisan Carlo Favaroni of CF Deruta — the workshop that produces Biordi's holiday décor. The sleek black ground and dense gold work give it a refined, heirloom quality; it arrives tied with an organza bow. Available in every letter of the alphabet — personalize it with your chosen initial, plus a name and date if you like, using the Personalize button. Personalized ornaments are painted in Deruta — delivery in November. The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter, or small bubbles that form inside do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product. Specifications SKU: 4545 Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with genuine 24 karat gold Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy Workshop: CF Deruta (Carlo Favaroni) Pattern: Initial — black ground with 24 karat gold detailing; every letter of the alphabet available Availability: Special order — personalized with initial, name, and date Lead time: Delivery in November Finishing: Tied with an organza bow Care: Hand-wash gently with mild soap · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Display piece — gold accents should never go in the dishwasher or microwave Sold as: Individual ornament Coordinates with: Other CF Deruta 24 karat gold ornaments Questions buyers ask Is the gold real?Yes — the detailing is genuine 24 karat gold, fired onto the ceramic in Deruta. Hand-wash only and keep it out of the microwave. How does personalization work?Choose your initial, then add a name and date if you like using the Personalize button. Carlo Favaroni paints it in Deruta. Delivery is in November. Is this a good Italian wedding gift?Yes — a personalized initial ornament with the couple's name and wedding year is one of the most thoughtful wedding gifts Biordi sells. Hand-painted, heirloom-quality, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?Yes — personalized with the family's initial and the year, it's a particularly meaningful housewarming. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells, every piece is one-of-a-kind, and Florentine gift wrap is available at checkout. Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction. Can this be customized or personalized?Yes — personalization is the defining feature of this ornament. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta also accept special orders on other pieces — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY CF Deruta — Deruta, Umbria. Since the 1940s, Salvatore Favaroni painted in Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970s he opened his own workshop, "Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta," known for flowers, landscapes, and Castelli-style decoration. Salvatore's decorations were developed without the dusting (spolvero) technique, so each piece is similar but never identical. His son Carlo Favaroni now runs the family business, CF Deruta, bringing the classic decorations into contemporary colors and shapes. CF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports. Show more