Saintscraft: Why Wearing Pure Gold Is Genius (and a Little Bit Cosmic)

I almost ran away with my pockets full of stars. I mean, gold.  Or better, a gold bar. And not just any gold—22 karat, warm-hued, soft-to-the-touch, celestial gold. The kind you find in the jewellery crafted by Saintscraft, where each piece feels like a fragment of the universe. Let me explain.

Gold: Born in the Heart of Stars

Do you know where gold comes from? Most people don’t, and I didn’t know either. Not from mines, not from rivers, not even from Earth. Gold is forged in the violent, magnificent death of stars—supernovae and neutron star collisions.

To date, humanity has mined around 244,000 metric tons of gold. If you melted it all down, it would form a cube just 70 feet across. That’s all the gold we’ve ever found. And yet, here I am, holding a ring that feels like a sunbeam.

Saintscraft: Jewellery That’s Also an Investment

Back to my near escape: I was tempted to run off with the Monolith ring, the Aureon Pendant, and the Arka necklace, of the Saintscraft 22k collection. Their lines are pure, their weight reassuring. But here’s the genius: they’re not just beautiful—they’re valuable. Made of 22k gold, they contain 91.6% pure gold, unlike the more common 14k (58.5%) or 18k (75%) used in Western jewellery.

Mario Benedetti, the designer and craftsman behind Saintscraft, didn’t choose 22k for its resale value. He chose it for its soul. The color is richer, the weight more substantial, the texture softer.

But here’s the catch: lower-karat jewellery loses value when resold. You pay for the design, the brand, the alloy—and get back only a fraction. With Saintscraft, you’re wearing a gold bar in disguise. If you ever decide to part with it, you’ll get nearly all its worth back, immediately.

The Atelier in Wald: Where Stars Meet Swiss Precision

The Saintscraft collection was born in Wald, a village near Zurich, where Mario lives with his wife Aurelia and their son Enea. The atelier is immaculate, traditional yet modern, surrounded by nature—and occasionally visited by curious ibexes. When I visited, they wandered past the shop window, drawn perhaps by the golden glow.

“It’s our gold transportation!” Mario joked.

Mario, Aurelia and little Enea

Make Your Own Orbit: Forging Wedding Rings at Saintscraft

And if wearing gold that came from dying stars isn’t quite cosmic enough—why not forge it yourself?

Saintscraft offers an experience that’s equal parts creation and celebration. In an initial session at the atelier or online, you’ll sit down with Mario and his team to dream up your rings. No prior skill required. Just ideas, stories, and a shared vision.

Then, over 4 to 6 hours, you’ll shape raw gold into something deeply personal. You’ll hammer, solder, and polish—with guidance every step of the way. What begins as a lump of metal becomes an emblem of your story.

Some couples have said it felt like writing vows with their hands. Others called it the most romantic thing they’ve ever done together.

You can find more about booking the wedding rings workshop at Saintcraft‘s website—just follow your curiosity and see where it leads. ☄️

A short conversation with Mario Benedetti

Beatrice: “Thank you Mario for letting me try these beautiful pieces. Can you tell me the story of the Monolith Ring?”

Mario: “Where can you truly experience the warm weight of pure gold? Hardly anyone ever does. When Aurelia and I held a lump of 22k gold in our hands, it felt like a glowing sun—soft, dense, not cold or metallic. That moment inspired us to create jewellery that offers that experience. The Monolith Ring is one of our signatures pieces. It’s simple, solid, almost archaic. It reminds us of what remains when everything unnecessary falls away.”

Beatrice: “Solid and archaic, and yet this idea is almost philosophical.”

Mario: “As you learnt, it is solid, and yet it’s not from this planet. Perhaps you can also find your higher meaning, thinking about it.”

Beatrice: “I see the past in the stones, and the future in Enea. I’d love to wear one piece of jewellery from the past, and go home thinking about the future!”

Mario: “Let’s choose one then. You know, I am a perfectionist. It needs to be the right one for you”.

I’m torn between the quiet wisdom in Mario’s words and the tactile joy of holding solid gold.

Beatrice: “Well, I am not! Can I try them all?”

Saintcrafts is an investment and an experience. It begins with a conversation. In a gentle meeting at the atelier or online, you’ll talk dreams, gold, budget, and design—together crafting a plan that fits both your style and your philosophy.

Can you guess which piece I chose?

Let’s just say: I didn’t run away with stars in my pockets. I walked away with some on my body. To be continued!