In 2005, I bought a piece of designer gold jewelry in Lucca. Orlando Orlandini is an award winner goldsmith with a workshop in Panzano. I had priced his work in a the U.S., and knew I was getting a good price in Italy.
Here is his website:http://www.orlandoorlandini.it/
The piece I bought (signed and numbered and in a BEAUTIFUL BOX) is this gold "lace heart" with a diamond. To me, it symbolizes that my heart is in Italy.
The problem I have had, for two years, is that the heart came on a black silk cord. Every time I wear it, in a few minutes, the heart slides, and the clasp ends up in the front! I stopped wearing it! Last week, I decided to "mess with it", and re-use the heart as a centerpiece for some gorgeous black crystals I bought in Scottsdale. Now I will wear my heart again!
Let's try it with a sleeveless white "Traveler's" top, cutwork skirt and cardigan jacket:
I think this evening bag makes the gold beads pop (and it packs flat)!
Comments (3)
If I see you wearing this outfit in Italy, be warned. I am stripping it right off you and stealing it.
Posted by Judith in Umbria | June 17, 2007 2:00 AM
Posted on June 17, 2007 02:00
Hi Palma,
I want the hand-me-downs when you no longer want these outfits and accessories...
Great work on the bead jewelry! Now, maybe I can learn a craft such as this while I am on leave from work...
Posted by Eden | June 17, 2007 7:57 AM
Posted on June 17, 2007 07:57
You may want to disguise your luggage as well. =D
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | June 17, 2007 12:21 PM
Posted on June 17, 2007 12:21