
White gold ‘Moretto Albero della Vita’ brooch set with diamonds. The Tree of Life, originally created in 1947 by Giulio Nardi for his wife Giuseppina. Was recreated in the 1970s
Italian artist jeweler Giulio Nardi was an expert in precious stones. He was born in Florence, but moved to Venice in 1920, where he opened his first shop of decorations on the famous Piazza San Marco. Love for this city allowed Giulio Nardi to bring very special, unique spirit of Venice into his jewelry. Jewelry House Nardi is a traditional family business that specializes in making unique jewelry around since 1920 and is recognized as one of the most elegant fashion houses in the world. Venetian brand Nardi gained international fame in the post-war period, when the Dolce Vita was at its peak. Giulio Nardi accessories were in high demand among VIPs, celebrities, corporate leaders and members of royal families like Princess Paola of Liege, Liz Taylor, Grace Kelly, Ernest Hemingway, Arthur Rubinstein, Marilyn Monroe, Barbara Hutton, Joe di Maggio and Elton John.
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