Ornament- Nutcracker w/ 24 Karat Gold

A Nutcracker ornament with genuine 24 karat gold detailing, hand-painted in Deruta by master artisan Carlo Favaroni of CF Deruta — the workshop that produces Biordi's holiday décor. The hand-painted nutcracker motif is finished with fired gold; the ornament arrives tied with an organza bow.

It hangs on the tree at the holidays and displays beautifully year-round. A personalized version of this design is also available.

The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter, or small bubbles that form inside do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.

Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with genuine 24 karat gold
Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy
Workshop: CF Deruta (Carlo Favaroni)
Pattern: Nutcracker with 24 karat gold detailing
Finishing: Tied with an organza bow
Care: Hand-wash gently with mild soap · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Display piece — gold accents should never go in the dishwasher or microwave
Sold as: Individual ornament
Coordinates with: Other CF Deruta 24 karat gold ornaments

Is the gold real?
Yes — the detailing is genuine 24 karat gold, fired onto the ceramic in Deruta. Hand-wash only and keep it out of the microwave.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes — hand-painted, heirloom-quality, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.

Can this be customized or personalized?
Yes — a personalized version of this ornament is available, painted in Italy by Carlo Favaroni with a name and date. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta also accept special orders on other pieces. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.

CF Deruta — Deruta, Umbria. Since the 1940s, Salvatore Favaroni painted in Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970s he opened his own workshop, "Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta," known for flowers, landscapes, and Castelli-style decoration. Salvatore's decorations were developed without the dusting (spolvero) technique, so each piece is similar but never identical. His son Carlo Favaroni now runs the family business, CF Deruta, bringing the classic decorations into contemporary colors and shapes. CF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

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