Co.Ro.Jewels — Local services in Rome

I had found this shop online months and months and months before my trip to Rome, so every once in a while I considered just ordering online, but I'm so glad I waited to go in person! I ended up buying the Pantheon ring. My thinking was to go and see all the sites first and then get jewelry based off of which site was my favorite, and it just also turns out that the inscription on the Pantheon ring is the one that spoke to me most of all the ones I looked at. All of their jewelry is also quite beautiful in person, and I think the concept is just so cool and so much better than those typical souvenir shops you find around every corner. The woman who helped me was also very kind. Shoutout to her for giving me instructions on how to get to the Vatican City, because the new pope was elected about 20 minutes before I stopped in. If she's reading this, I want her to know I made it with about 10 seconds to spare!

Edit to add: I would LOVE if you added a collection of Chicago...

I stumbled upon this little shop in Rome last year totally by chance (followed another customer walking ahead) and fell in love with the design concept - even though the jewelry is inspired by architecture, the pieces are not tacky at all and are very classy and design-oriented.

The shop has since gone through a renovation and looks more modern the last time I visited in October 2019.

They have also started using a VAT refund system for tourists that is very stress-free, easy to use and I got 100% of my VAT back in a few hours after leaving the EU (for purchases above a minimum spend and below 500euros; you need to download an app.) I had to pay VAT in 2018 so this is a big plus.

Definitely the perfect souvenir for...

Being in Rome and wandering around it I couldn't find absolutely, absolutely! any of the jewelry that someone creates in Rome itself. I saw only ugly or common jewelry, including the famous shops near the Spanish Steps. Until I came across two women whose works delighted me. Italy in jewelry. Could there be anything more beautiful and wise? Since then, every year I buy jewelry in Rome or order it from girls who are masters in their craft. It is absolutely unique and brilliant. Recently I was also moved because the bracelet came with a card with wishes from my husband. Written in Polish, in a beautiful setting and envelope. I love these women. Thank you. I'll be back on March 20. On...