Jewellers · Florence
Gioielleria Cesare Mannelli, jewellers in Florence since 1875
A true artisan workshop, the kind you rarely find any more.
— From a Google review
Precious and semi-precious stones, gold, watches, valuations and restoration. Six generations of the same family, now on Via delle Terme, a couple of minutes’ walk from the Ponte Vecchio.
5,0 out of 5 · 43 reviews on Google
The workshop
A salon of stones
Whatever stone you have in mind, we can make it happen. Every cut, every colour, every shape.
From the Ponte Vecchio to Via delle Terme, the shop has been handed down within the same family: six generations, one craft.
Our story
On the counter 
The cameo 
The leaf 
The drop
What we do
Stones, gold, watches. And much more.
We do a bit of everything here: we source stones, make jewellery, value pieces and restore them.
- Precious and semi-precious stonesEvery cut, every colour, every shape.
- Bespoke jewelleryIt all starts with a stone and an idea.
- Gold and silverCrafted in our own workshop.
- WatchesServicing, valuation, restoration and repair.
- ValuationsFind out what it’s worth, under the loupe.
- Antique jewellery restorationCameos, paste stones and engravings from another age.
27 October 1875 – 27 October 2025
150 years in the trade
We chose 27 October in honour of Cesare Mannelli, as it was the day he died, in 1920. Of his birth we know only the year: 1836.
For our 150th anniversary we printed a booklet with the story the playwright Sem Benelli wrote about the shop on the bridge.
Sem Benelli, “La mia leggenda”, 1939
Pearl dust
“Why, it’s pearls!” said the goldsmith, knowing full well he meant something else, and yet telling the truth: Florentine wit.
Sem Benelli’s father was a friend of Cesare Mannelli. As a schoolboy, between morning and afternoon lessons, the future playwright would eat his lunch in the shop, and watch.
What people say
5,0 out of 5 · 43 reviews on Google.
He restored some of my antique jewellery flawlessly, using modern technology too.
Ottavio L.Google · a year ago The research and care that go into choosing every piece make this place special. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for something elegant, unusual and out of the ordinary.
Irene N.Google · 7 months ago Unique pieces and a hugely talented, friendly goldsmith. He made bespoke jewellery that met every request and exceeded our expectations!
Virginia L.Google · a year ago
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Reviews translated from Italian.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions
The questions we are asked most often, in the shop and by email. Tap one to see the answer.
Can you make a new piece of jewellery for me?
Of course, any kind of piece. We often design new jewellery together with our clients, whether you already have a clear idea or just a rough one and we start the design from scratch.
We turn your wishes into one-of-a-kind jewellery.
Can you resize my ring while I’m in Florence for a few days?
Yes. We have special equipment that lets us do it quickly: an hour is usually all we need.
Do you offer tax-free shopping?
Yes, on purchases over €70, if you live outside the European Union.
Do you ship abroad? Can I order a piece from home?
Yes, we ship across Europe and worldwide, fully insured, and outside the European Union we help with customs.
Ordering from abroad is easy too: we keep in touch by email or WhatsApp and, with sketches and photos, we can make a piece for you without you ever needing to visit.
Visit us
We look forward to seeing you
Via delle Terme, 14D50123 FirenzeIn the historic centre, between Piazza della Repubblica and the Ponte VecchioOpening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday – Friday
- 9:30 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 9:30 – 17:00
- Sunday
- Closed