Born in the Tuscan hills just outside of Florence, Ippolita has always been inspired by the richness and simplicity of Italian culture. An artist first and a designer second, Ippolita studied sculpture at the Istituto D’Arte in Florence before moving to the states in 1982 and eventually launching her first eponymous jewelry collection in 1999. The unique sculptural quality of her jewelry comes from the fact that all of the materials are fashioned as objects of craft, intention and beauty. From precious metals to unique materials to expertly cut, hand-faceted gemstones, each piece is entirely hand made, and therefore one of a kind.