The article takes into consideration those writings of Enrico Crispolti which deal with the theme of goldsmithing, by highlighting the subdivisions that he had proposed in defining the different operational approaches into three distinct categories: artists, artists specialized in jewelery and the goldsmith industry. We have also tried to reflect on the possible reasons that, over the course of his career, have generated Crispolti’s interest in the decorative arts and the actions he has carried out, especially through the organization of exhibitions, in proposing a stimulus towards research in artisan production, not only linked to jewelery.
