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I remember my first Italian watch. I got it for my First Communion, in second grade. It was an elegant gold watch. It was so pretty. Of course, I lost it. In the coatroom of the Catholic school, I attended. My parents were so upset; but, not as upset as […]
The Greeks called handheld fans ‘scepters of feminine beauty. These pretty and delicate accessories have always been admired, but they have not always been in fashion. The sight of Kirsten Dunst as the French Queen, Marie Antoinette, holding a rococo fan in the eponymous 2006 film has heightened interest in […]
While traveling through Sicily, I had the honor of meeting the creativity and brains behind Marilu Fernandez, a coral design firm that is taking the European fashion accessories industry by storm. Someone introduced her to the dynamic mother and son duo in the Palermo showroom for a preview party. A […]
Trying on a pair of stiletto Gucci boots, hard on the outside, buttery soft on the inside can reduce the sanest and poised woman into a gooey mess. From Cavemen to the Catwalk – The history of high heels There are few experiences in life that can rival the sheer […]
Rod Stewart asked what would become of his lover when they stripped her off: ‘…the designer handbags and the glad rags that your grandad had to sweat so that you could buy them.’ Mrs. Thatcher called her her ‘trusty companion’ and the word ‘handbagging’ was invented to describe her browbeating […]
Carnival season is almost over in Venice. The splendor of the palaces along the Grand Canal, the majesty of St. Mark’s Square and its gilded basilica, the bustling traffic on the waters of the lagoon are all major players, not just backdrops, which add to the unique flavor of the […]
If we want to find out quickly what a big role Damiani plays in the Jewelry world, we just need to know that Brad Pitt chose Damiani to make his engagement ring for Jennifer Aniston and their wedding rings. Prince Emmanuel of Savoy also requested the company to make the […]
The Torrini Dynasty of Designer Jewelry has its roots back in the fourteenth century. Jacobus Torrini of Scarperia, Italy began crafting fine suits of armor for the knights of the land. He registered his unique trademark in 1369 in Florence with the Guild of Iron Wrights,Armorers, and Nailmakers. For his […]
Everyday consumers may not recognize how the Italian jewelry design has such a rich and diverse cultural history and centuries of admiration. Many cultural influences set the strong value of creativity and passion on the luxurious craftsmanship along with the unbeatable standards of the Italian jewelry designers nowadays Designer Jewelry […]
Carnival season is almost over in Venice. The splendor of the palaces along the Grand Canal, the majesty of St. Mark’s Square and its gilded basilica, the bustling traffic on the waters of the lagoon are all major players, not just backdrops, which add to the unique flavor of the […]