Nymphè: archaeologist Nunzia Laura Saldalamacchia launches jewelry line inspired by ancient artifacts

Nunzia Laura Saldalamacchia, an archaeologist, has created Nymphè, described as the first jewelry brand inspired by archaeology and made by an archaeologist. The jewelry pieces are designed as a form of 'wearable culture,' combining archaeological knowledge with craftsmanship. Saldalamacchia explains that each piece serves as a tangible, seductive medium for sharing archaeological knowledge, sparking curiosity and respect for the profession. The jewelry is currently available at the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome and the archaeological parks of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Saldalamacchia aims to expand to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli and other museums in Italy and abroad, emphasizing collaboration with archaeological museums to create lines inspired by their collections. Her favorite piece is an amber fibula, which represents the start of Nymphè and her decade-long research. Future plans include building a network of professionals, establishing a stable workshop for seminars and experimental archaeology, and integrating technology into production.