About Us

Hellooo & welcome to CARIISSIMA 💞

First off—thank you for being here. Seriously. Every single order, every little moment, means the world to me. So, let’s get to know each other!

I’m Gio, the heart (and hands) behind CARIISSIMA. I started this little dream of mine as a freshman in college, just making cute jewelry and seeing where it could take me. Fast forward—our first ever event in Miami (2019!), running a small biz through a pandemic, lots of markets at the University of Central Florida, and that surreal moment of seeing our collab with Veronica Beard come to life —it’s been a ride. CARIISSIMA has become so much more than I ever imagined. It’s shaped me, pushed me, and turned me into the person I am today.

And you? You’re part of it now. That’s the best part.

✨ So, what’s in a name?

“Carissima” is Italian for dearest. Back in 2018, I spent the whole summer in my grandfather’s hometown in Italy. Whenever I saw someone familiar, I’d hear “Ciao carissima!” (Hello, dearest!)—a word filled with love, warmth, and kindness. It made me feel special—seen, appreciated, and cherished. And that’s exactly how I want you to feel when you shop CARIISSIMA. I want you to smile when you receive your handmade piece, to feel that same joy and love that I felt when I heard that word in Italy. 

So, shop small today and every day—because I promise, it makes someone so happy 💖

With all my love,

Gio