Maestro Igor Gimenez Vanoli was born in 1983 in Firenze, the Italian Tuscany. Son of Argentinians, Igor initiated his studies on drawing and painting with Maestro  Ricardo Calancini in Santa Fe, Argentina. At the age of 14, he discovered his passion and talent for silversmithing under the tutelage of Maestro Jorge Pablo Pallarols in Buenos Aires, Argentina, one of the world’s most prestigious masters in the ancient techniques of chasing and repoussé. Maestro Igor consolidated his artistic studies in the Pistoia Institut of Art, in Tuscany, and holds a Diploma in Maestro d´Arte since 2001. Over his professional career, Maestro Igor Gimenez Vanoli has worked as designer for Widia and Septem, amongst other well-reputed design firms. He has over 20 years of experience in silversmithing his own fine and hand-made jewelry collections. Over his career, Igor has also made his professional mission to share the ancient jewelry techniques of chasing and repousse with students across the world to maintain alive this hand-made unique tradition. In his mission, he has taught silversmithing students in European art studios and schools. Maestro Igor Gimenez Vanoli is also teaching in Asia.​​​​