The Etruscans, a people that lived in Etruria (modern Italy's Tuscany and northern Latium) during the 9th Century B.C., created jewelry using 22kt gold. Among the techniques used by the Etruscans were Granulazione (tiny beads of gold) and that of the Pulviscolo (even tinier, almost microscopic beads of gold). Following every creative phase of these ancient goldsmiths – from the fusion of the metals to the oven soldering – The Designers brought back to life the ancient Etruscan art in the form of unique 22kt gold pieces.