Gioielleria Placidi 2.0
Gioielleria Placidi 2.0 is a contemporary jewellery atelier in Bosa, on the west coast of Sardinia, carrying forward the town’s historic goldsmithing tradition in a modern register. The name references both the family lineage behind the workshop and a second-generation renewal of the trade, combining the precision of traditional Sardinian filigree technique with a contemporary approach to design and materials.
At a glance
- Type
- Artisan jewellery workshop and retail atelier
- Period
- Contemporary; rooted in the historic goldsmithing tradition of Bosa
- Style
- Contemporary Sardinian artisan
- Location
- Bosa, Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy
Overview
Bosa has been a centre of fine goldsmithing in Sardinia for centuries, a reputation built on the extraordinary technical demand of the filigree work used in traditional Sardinian female costume. Gioielleria Placidi 2.0 situates itself in this lineage while addressing a contemporary clientele that values both craft authenticity and wearable design. Located in Bosa’s historic lower town near the Temo River, the atelier is part of a cluster of artisan workshops that animate the town’s commercial streets.
History
Sardinian goldsmithing achieved its highest historical expression in the elaborate jewellery sets — is joias in Sardinian — worn at festivals and ceremonies, encompassing filigree pins, pendants, chains, and earrings in gold and silver. The craft was concentrated in towns like Bosa, Oristano, and Nuoro, where family ateliers transmitted techniques across generations. The “2.0” in the workshop’s name signals a deliberate act of renewal: maintaining the manual skill and material vocabulary of the tradition while opening it to contemporary form and audience.
What you see
The workshop displays jewellery in silver and gold, from pieces closely referencing traditional Sardinian forms to more minimalist contemporary designs. Filigree work — the twisting and soldering of fine metal wire into intricate patterns — remains the atelier’s technical signature. The space allows visitors to see work in progress and discuss bespoke commissions. The shop aesthetic is that of a working atelier, not a retail boutique: tools, wire, and unfinished pieces share the counter with finished objects.
Cultural significance
Workshops like Gioielleria Placidi 2.0 are essential carriers of intangible craft heritage in Sardinia, where the decline of traditional costume use in daily life has reduced demand for the most elaborate filigree forms. By adapting the technique to contemporary design, the atelier sustains both the skill and the economic viability of the tradition.
Practical information
- Address
- Bosa, Province of Oristano, Sardinia (check local listings for exact street address)
- Hours
- Check directly with the atelier; hours may vary seasonally
- Admission
- Free to enter; purchases at atelier prices
- Coordinates
- 40.5577° N, 8.3159° E
Getting there
Bosa is reached by car from Oristano (approximately 55 km north) or Alghero (approximately 45 km south) via the SS292 coastal road. The nearest airports are Alghero-Fertilia (Riviera del Corallo) and Cagliari-Elmas. Within Bosa, the historic lower town is walkable from the main parking areas near the Temo River bridge.