At the inaugural VO Awards 2026, held during the Vicenzaoro exhibition in Italy, Roman designer Alessio Boschi secured the top honor in the most prestigious category: Best in Icon – One-of-a-Kind Jewellery. The winning piece, the Jubilee Ring, is a monumental tribute to the Catholic Holy Year. It is not merely an accessory but a “miniature cathedral” that encapsulates centuries of art history, spiritual devotion, and unparalleled Italian craftsmanship.

The ring is designed as a spiritual journey through the “Eternal City.” Its architectural complexity mirrors the grandeur of the Roman Baroque period, a signature of Boschi’s “Roman boy” DNA.

In the world of high jewelry, the boundaries between craft and fine art often blur, but rarely do they merge as seamlessly as in the recent collaboration between Iranian miniature painter Arash Groyan and renowned jewelry designer Alessio Boschi. Groyan, a master of Persian miniature art, is currently breathing life into a unique ring designed by Boschi. This project is not merely a piece of jewelry; it is a canvas that bridges centuries and cultures. Using the intricate 15th-century paintings of Raphael as his muse, Groyan applies traditional Iranian techniques to recreate Renaissance masterpieces on a microscopic scale.
​The process is as fascinating as the result. Groyan utilizes ancient methods, such as mixing 24-karat gold with honey to achieve a specific texture and luster. His palette consists of authentic inks sourced from the cultural heartlands of Iran: deep tones from Isfahan and specialized walnut ink from Shiraz.

​Perhaps most remarkable is his use of “Egyptian Blue.” This pigment, which was a staple in Raphael’s era but had been virtually forgotten in artistic practice for centuries, has been rediscovered and reintroduced into this project. By combining these rare pigments with timeless Persian precision, Groyan and Boschi are creating a masterpiece that honors the history of art while pushing the limits of modern jewelry design.
​Keep an eye on this space for more updates on this extraordinary fusion of history and luxury.