On International Women’s Day, “Jewels for Freedom” debuts as a daring, traveling contemporary jewelry exhibition, blending art, design, and social activism to fight violence against women and gender-based violence. Curated by Monica Cecchini for Incinque Jewels and Roma Jewelry Week, in partnership with artist Elina Chauvet, this initiative unites designers, artists, students, and master goldsmiths to amplify a powerful message of freedom and respect. The exhibition opens on March 8 at 5:30 PM at the Incinque Open Art Monti Gallery, Via della Madonna dei Monti 69, Rome—a vibrant explosion of creativity and social impact that invites reflection and connection. This event, part of the Roma Jewelry Week 2025 calendar, stands as a beacon for jewelry as a tool against violence against women.
At the core of the show is Elina Chauvet’s iconic design: a ring symbolizing harmony, balance, and unity. Featuring a mandala topped with red shoes—an international symbol of violence victims’ absence and memory—paired with pearls evoking purity and resilience, this piece transforms violence into positive energy for change. Interpreted by Paolo Mangano of Incinque Jewels and crafted with Alessia Crivelli, the ring isn’t just jewelry—it’s a call to action, empowering wearers to confront gender violence and raise awareness about violence against women through jewelry.
Each Incinque Jewels Resident enriches the collection with unique creations. Myriam Bottazzi’s “The Relic” pendant traps a red rose in black organza, evoking betrayed love, martyr’s blood, and mourning, symbolizing the pain of violence against women. Simone Vera Bath’s “Invisible Tears” necklace represents the invisible chokehold of psychological abuse, with pearls as hidden tears and a ruby symbolizing blood shed from violence. Simona Della Bella’s necklace celebrates the bond between time, women, and grace, highlighting every woman’s power to transform moments into beauty, inspiring resilience against gender violence.
Elena Donati’s blooming rose jewelry signifies rebirth, resistance, and hope amid pain, a poignant statement in the fight against violence. Dettaglidattimi’s clenched-fist bracelet screams “STOP” to violence, embodying solidarity and women’s enduring love, making it a striking symbol in jewelry for social change. Chiara Fenicia’s flower ring, inspired by Louise Bourgeois, juxtaposes fragility and brutality with red-tipped iron spikes on a repurposed chandelier, exploring transformation and vengeance as metaphors for overcoming violence. Angela Gentile’s “A Voice from the Pain” speaks of hope rising from devastating violence, offering a message of healing through jewelry. Emanuele Leonardi’s “Free” necklace uses red cord, ash wood, and bronze to symbolize breaking toxic bonds, a powerful statement against abuse. Maria Patrizia Marra draws from Frida Kahlo to voice women’s physical and emotional suffering, connecting art and activism.
Matuta’s “NUM” ring, inspired by Susana Chávez’s cry “not one woman less, not one more death,” forms a protective wave, reinforcing the jewelry’s role in anti-violence campaigns. Maria Gaia Piccini’s “Never Again” pendant, with lunar craftsmanship, blends denunciation and hope, advocating for change. Anna Pinzari’s ring honors women as deities—mystics, healers, life-givers—spanning myth and history, celebrating female strength. Francesco Ridolfi’s piece captures physical and psychological pain with a red tear and a fractured face, a raw depiction of violence’s impact. Lorella Verrillo merges sacred and profane, revealing scars of broken, complex love through heart arteries symbolizing passion and vulnerability, adding depth to the jewelry for violence awareness.
The exhibition extends beyond Rome, with stops like Valenza Jewelry Week on May 15, 2025, culminating in Roma Jewelry Week (RJW) in October. Students will design jewelry symbolizing the fight against gender violence, with selected works showcased at RJW to engage young voices in art and awareness, boosting the reach of “Jewels for Freedom” and Roma Jewelry Week 2025. International jewelry designer Alessio Boschi joins, creating a thematic piece displayed at Incinque Open Art Monti. Chauvet and Boschi’s works will be auctioned, with proceeds supporting a charity aiding violence survivors, amplifying the social impact of this jewelry exhibition.
Incinque Jewels and Roma Jewelry Week transform jewelry into a tool for social change, uniting Residents—Simone Vera Bath, Myriam Bottazzi, Simona Della Bella, Dettaglidattimi, Elena Donati, Chiara Fenicia, Angela Gentile, Emanuele Leonardi, Paolo Mangano, Maria Patrizia Marra, Matuta, Maria Gaia Piccini, Anna Pinzari, Francesco Ridolfi, Lorella Verrillo, Ghazal Zare Zadegan, and student Sasha Alekseyeva—alongside photographers from Obiettivofotografico. This isn’t just art—it’s a jewelry revolution, sparking dialogue and justice on violence against women.
