In short. The most personal keepsake of Alberobello is a trullo you can wear. The Pendant and the Trullo of Alberobello Earrings reproduce the conical roof, the arched door and the details of the façade in miniature, in 925 silver with golden accents. We produce them ourselves, and you will find them in our shops at Via Brigata Regina 25 and Piazza Giuseppe di Vagno 3, or online.
Why the trulli are the symbol of Alberobello
Trulli are dry-stone buildings with a distinctive conical roof covered in stone slabs called chiancarelle. In Alberobello they are concentrated in the Monti and Aia Piccola districts and form a landscape that exists nowhere else: that is why they have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Visitors photograph them, step inside, sleep in them. Then, when it is time to leave, they look for a way to take a piece of them home.
From souvenir to jewellery
Magnets, postcards and ceramic miniatures often end up in a drawer. Jewellery, on the other hand, gets used: it goes along with the days after the trip and brings a place to mind every time it is worn.
That is the idea behind our trulli jewels: a keepsake of Alberobello small enough to wear always and refined enough to be real jewellery.
How our trulli jewels are made
We produce the silver trulli ourselves. Each piece reproduces the architecture of the trullo in three dimensions:
- the conical roof worked in relief, recalling the chiancarelle;
- the arched door, highlighted with a golden accent;
- the façade details, with soft golden shades that also appear on the roof.
The material is 925 silver, as shown by the hallmark on the jewellery. The two-tone finish alternates the brightness of silver with the warmth of gold.
Pendant or earrings?
Trullo of Alberobello Pendant
A small trullo to wear around your neck, alone or with other charms. It is the easiest gift to give: it suits everyone and needs no sizing.
Trullo of Alberobello Earrings
A pair of three-dimensional trulli for those who want a more visible detail. Rich in detail and light to wear.
If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves Puglia, or a keepsake of your trip, pendant and earrings together make a complete set.
Where to find them in Alberobello
In our shops at Via Brigata Regina 25 and Piazza Giuseppe di Vagno 3 you can see the trulli jewels in person and try them on. If you have already left, you will find them online with tracked shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What to buy in Alberobello as a souvenir?
A trullo you can wear: the Trullo of Alberobello pendant or earrings in 925 silver with golden accents, produced by Settecinquanta.
What material are the trullo jewels made of?
925 silver with a two-tone finish: silver on the surfaces and golden accents on the door and details.
Where can I buy trullo jewellery in Alberobello?
At the Settecinquanta shops, Via Brigata Regina 25 and Piazza Giuseppe di Vagno 3, or online at settecinquanta.com.
Why are the trulli of Alberobello a UNESCO site?
Because they are an outstanding example of dry-stone construction that is still lived in, with a technique handed down for centuries; UNESCO inscribed them on the World Heritage List in 1996.
Sources and further reading
- UNESCO — The Trulli of Alberobello: description and reasons for the inscription.
- Jewellery shop in Alberobello: the Settecinquanta shop among the trulli.
