Pomellato and Galdus Goldsmith Academy Unveil New Spaces of ‘Pomellato Virtuosi Academy’

STRENGHTENING TIES: On Monday Pomellato and the Milan-based Galdus Goldsmith Academy presented the new laboratories at the Valore Italia Campus inside of the Milano Innovation District, or MIND.

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The high education program Pomellato Virtuosi Academy started in 2018 by the Kering-owned jeweler and the academy is set to double the number of courses and students. The enrollment is expected to increase from 70 to 140 students in the three-year program, with annual graduates ready to enter the workforce rising from 20 to 40.

The offer’s increase comes amid growth in the Italian jewelry sector, which saw a 10.2 percent revenue increase in 2023, according to the Confindustria Federorafi Study Center, confirming Lombardy as one of the main hubs for jewelry production in Italy.

Among the most significant innovations is the introduction of an ITS course , which will be focused on digital technologies and advanced techniques. This course will complement the program that teaches more traditional techniques such as embossing, enameling and engraving.

A further addition will see the participation of Pomellato’s creative group. The brand’s experts will teach specific goldsmithing techniques and various highly specialized activities that contribute to the production processes that combine artisan mastery with industrial organization.

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Aiming to train the next generation of goldsmiths, these programs will shape not just a purely technical production professional, but a cross-functional expert who can interface with other functions or entities to manage a broader part of the process.

Pomellato Group chief executive officer Sabina Belli said “the move to MIND and the expansion of our courses reflect our ongoing commitment to preserving and innovating Italian jewelry art. We are creating a bridge between tradition and the future by training artisans capable of carrying forward the excellence of Made in Italy.”

Diego Montrone, president of Galdus, said the “partnership with Pomellato continues to evolve, responding to the growing needs of the sector. With this expansion, we are not only training more talents but also preparing them for the technological challenges of tomorrow.”

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