ABOUT

Taurini Pianeta Gemme, a leading company in the processing of natural stones, was born from the more than thirty years of experience of owner Alessandro Taurini, assisted by a highly professional and competent staff. The Taurini company stands out for its in-depth knowledge of raw materials and its continuous search for new materials and processing techniques that are always in step with fashion trends. Quartz, semiprecious stones, mother of pearl, marble, jade, lava, zircons, crystals (also with foil), and pastes come to life allowing infinite possibilities of application, from fashion accessories, footwear, bags to interior decorations.

FOCUS

The selected Abalone shell used by the Taurini Pianeta Gemme company comes from far away, from the depths of New Zealand.

A sacred material for the Maori people, the quality of “Paua” Abalone differs from other qualities of Abalone for its distinct rainbow colour that recalls all the colours of the sea, from blue to green to the pinkish and yellow glow of sunset. Fished from a depth of 15 metres and capable of repairing its own shell, it is used by the Maori as a healing stone for the body and mind.

The Taurini company’s work with “Paua” Abalone ranges from fashion accessories to interior furnishings; the shell is transformed into decorations, mosaics, laser peeled and pressed to create flexible sheets of minimal thickness (0.20mm), useful for covering any curved surface.