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The Tree of Life was created in 1947 by Giulio Nardi for his wife Giuseppina. Originally made in platinum, it was a unique piece until it was recreated in the 1970s. Photo courtesy Nardi
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Nardi's St Mark's Square gold lion cufflinks are a clear reference to the magnificent statues found in the main landmark of Venice. Photo courtesy Nardi
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Typical of Nardi's work is this trio of Tulip rings, which echo the richness of the colours of the tapestries of Venice as well as the exotic shapes of its architecture. Photo courtesy Nardi
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Nardi's Pagoda ring in pink gold with emeralds, pink sapphires and diamonds, which evokes a jester's hat and the picaresque fun of Carnival. Photo courtesy Nardi
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Abyss brooch in white gold with moonstones, a central aquamarine and diamonds, which shows the creativity of this Venetian jeweller. Photo courtesy Nardi
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A Gondola brooch in white gold with a carved amethyst hull, tsavorites garnets adorning the green lantern and trimmed with diamond by Nardi. Photo courtesy Nardi.
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Nardi's Rialto ring in gold with rubies and fancy coloured diamonds. A very precious way to remember a visit to Venice. Photo courtesy Nardi
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The Paola Moretto brooch that was first made in the 1940s and later named in honour of Queen Paolo of Belgium. Historically, the faces of 'moretti' were carved from tortoiseshell and, later, ebony and set with precious stones. Photo courtesy Nardi
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The View of Venice Moretto, created in the early 1970s. The hinged torso opens to reveal a miniature cityscape of Venice. Other 'moretti' are named after their owners, such as the Elizabeth Taylor or the Princess Grace. Photo courtesy Nardi
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The View of Venice Moretto opens to reveal a secret rendering of the city's architecture. Due to the intricacy of the work, no more than four are made each year. Photo courtesy Nardi
