Verdi is a trademark owned by P.T Sango Ceramics, Indonesia, a pottery specialising in durable and stylish tableware. The company was founded in Central Java in 1977. P.T Sango is a family-owned business now in its fourth generation of manufacturing, and has become a significant leader in the ceramic industry in South East Asia.
The Verdi Sarina backstamp on this plate shows it to have been designed in Australia, and manufactured in Indonesia, as part of the Renaissance collection.
The only section of this plate that I possessed was this single small piece showing the head of a figure. I didn't know what the rest of the plate looked like, nor where it was manufactured nor when. Fortunately, the friend that gave me the original shard had another of the same plate, and was able to show me the full design and the backstamp. The richly coloured and highly detailed design is a classic example of 20th Century tableware - where the style is often rooted in classical European, but the colours and the finish, and the modern durability, are far better adapted to modern tastes and our need for high-wearing, microwave-friendly, 'daily use' tableware.
This plate probably dates to the early 2000's.
As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.
Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.
The silver in this ring is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.
This medium ring measures 24mm across x 5mm deep.
The ring is fully adjustable to fit all sizes.
Verdi 'Renaissance' medium round vintage china ring
The vintage china I use in my jewellery pieces is all recycled from pieces found at garage sales and op. shops, or through vintage dealers, who are happy to pass on some of their less-than-perfect items. I carefully cut out the selected section of china, shape it by hand, then grind the edges nice and smooth. I securely fix the piece into the sterling silver blank, then grout it so it stays firmly in place.
As with all artisan jewellery, some care needs to be taken to keep your piece in as-new condition.
The vintage china in your piece may well be up to a hundred years old, and needs to be treated accordingly. It is not recommended that you swim or shower whilst wearing your jewellery, nor that you wear it gardening or playing sport or any other activity where the item may get badly knocked. China is breakable, after all.
The sterling silver ring and earring hooks are easily adjustable, but care must be taken not to bend them too quickly or too sharply. As with all metals, if they are worked roughly they may break.
The sterling silver bezel will enjoy a regular simple polish with a quality silvercloth. If you do use silver polish, do not get it on the china or the grout. Do not use strong chemicals on your jewellery.