Personalized Ornament - Pia's Ricco Deruta [3553]

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DESCRIPTION A personalized hand-painted Italian majolica Christmas ornament from Pia Formato workshop in Deruta, Umbria, in the classic Ricco Deruta pattern. Ricco Deruta is one of the six historic Classic Deruta designs — dense gold-and-blue ornamental scrollwork — painted here by Pia in her own hand on a 3" round ornament for the tree, a wreath, or year-round display. This ornament is a special order: personalize it with a name, a date, or an occasion (a baby's first Christmas, a wedding year, "Buon Natale 2026"), painted by Pia in Deruta. Each piece is hand-painted to order — delivery is 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 Dimensions: 3" round SKU: 3553 Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy Artisan: Pia Formato (and studio) Pattern: Ricco Deruta — one of the six historic Classic Deruta patterns Availability: Special order — personalized to your specifications Lead time: Delivery in November Care: Hand-wash gently with mild soap · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Display piece Sold as: Individual ornament Coordinates with: Classic Deruta Ricco Deruta dinnerware (FIMA) and other Pia ornaments Questions buyers ask What is Ricco Deruta?Ricco Deruta is one of the six historic Classic Deruta patterns — dense gold-and-blue ornamental scrollwork around a central motif. Originally developed in Deruta during the Renaissance and still hand-painted there today. How does personalization work?Tell us the name, date, or message you'd like painted (for example, "Marco & Sofia 2026" or "Baby's First Christmas 2026"). Pia paints it onto the ornament in Deruta and ships it to Biordi for delivery to you in November. Is this a good Italian wedding gift?Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?Yes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished. 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 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. Can this be customized or personalized?Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY Pia Formato — Deruta, Umbria. In the old town of Deruta, nestled on the hilltop, stands Pia Formato's ceramic shop. Pia is a master glazer known for her grand technical grasp, innovative designs, and uncommonly vibrant colors. She began over twenty years ago with her interpretation of Eugenio Ricciarelli's geometric patterns. What has now become known as "Pia's Red" is a vibrant red that results from a great deal of professional glazing skill. Her larger pieces are produced one at a time — true Pia Formato originals, hand-painted in her Deruta studio. Show more