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BELLA SICILIA
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2017 Cassandra G oad, 1 47 Sl oane S tree t, Lond on SW 1X 9 B Z Telephone: 020 7 7 30 2202
cassandra@cassandragoad.co.uk www.cassandragoad.com 5
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Volo d’Angelo A pattern in a stretch of wrought iron work, so typical of Sicily, seemed like a ‘flight of angels’: Volo d’Angelo. Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet.
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Vol o D’Angel o Gold and Diamond earrings (other stones available)
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Vol o D’Angel o White Gold and Diamond earrings (other stones available)
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La Martorana Inspired on a stylised version of the exotic mosaics in La Martorana church, Palermo. Gold and Diamond Earrings.
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La Martorana Large and Medium Diamond Pendants on diamond set chains.
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Il Ventaglio Inspired by a fan often used in Palermo at the Opera in the heat of the summer. Diamond Ring.
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Florio Inspired by a fig tree of which this is a stylised version from the ‘Liberty’ era of Palermo, a symbol of grace and elegance. Gold and Diamond earrings.
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Conca d’Oro and Palici Gold and Pearl necklace inspired by cannoli, a Sicilian pastry. Pearl Earrings inspired by the Palici (who descended from original Sicles of 750 BC) and were Sicilian daemons, twin sons of Zeus and the nymph Thaleia, the daughter of Hephaestus.
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La Quintessenza The inlaid pattern of stonework and lava on the walls of the cloisters at Monreale is interpreted in gold and pearls in this necklace. Gold and pearl necklace.
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Teatro Massimo Inspired by the detail on the pillars inside the Royal Box of the Teatro Massimo, Palermo. Gold Bracelet.
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Teatro Massimo Volcanic lava beads with gold spacers.
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Conca d’Oro Carved patterns in the woodwork of a confessional in Monreale cathedral were the origins of this cuff. Gold and Ruby cuff (Other stones available).
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Rosario Gagliardi Inspired by the railings in front of San Domenico Church in Noto that was designed by the architect Rosario Gagliardi. Blue Topaz, Diamond and Gold ring (other stones available).
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Teste di Moro Inspired on the famous Sicilian Story of the Moor and his lover. Reversible Gold Pendant
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Villa Tasca The finials decorated with vines at the top of Villa Tasca lent themselves perfectly to be transformed into gold or silver motifs for necklaces, pendants and cufflinks (not shown). Gold Necklace and Gold Pendant (also available in silver).
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Quattro Canti Inspired by The Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena) in Palermo. The octagonal Piazza contains fountains with statues of the four seasons, Spanish kings of Sicily and the patronesses of Palermo. Gold and Peridot earrings (other stones available). 31
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Vil l a Tasc a Cufflinks Villa Tasca gold, silver and enamel cufflinks. Other colours available.
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Pigne, Teatr o Massimo and Vil l a Malfitano Cufflinks From a collection of cufflinks inspired by Cassandra’s journey to Sicily. All available in gold and silver.
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