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Palazzo di Napoli, Quattro Canti, Palermo
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Astarte Inspired by ancient gold beads and named after the goddess Astarte. Gold necklace ÂŁ8,580 (also in silver ÂŁ1,665) 4
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Melissae di Er ice
Melissae di Er ice
Bees and honeycomb are inextricably linked with Sicily, so I named the collection Melissa (meaning Bee) in honour of the famous honeycomb presented at Erice by Daedalus. Silver pendant £285. Chain sold separately
Gold and diamond pendant £625. Chain sold separately. Gold cuff £6,980, gold ring £1,275 (also in silver)
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The orangery of Villa Tasca, Palermo
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Fl or io This cuff in the Liberty style is made up of a filigree of Fig leaves symbolising grace and elegance. Gold cuff £6,280, gold and diamond earrings from £1,260 8
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Viol a
Viol a
Inspired on the native Viola (wild pansy) flowers of Mount Etna, Sicily. Mixed gemstone pendant in three sizes from £815, mixed gemstone earrings from £1,380, amethyst pendant from £625. Chains sold separately.
Blue topaz pendant in three sizes from £625, blue topaz earrings from £1,100. These pendants can be worn at different angles on the chain to suit your style
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The garden of Villa Tasca, Palermo
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Vil l a Tasc a The finials decorated with vines on the top of Villa Tasca lent themselves perfectly to be transformed into gold or silver motifs for the necklace and cufflinks (not shown) Gold necklaces ÂŁ5,315 each 12
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La Martorana
Il Ventaglio
Inspired on a stylised version of the exotic mosaics in La Martorana church, Palermo. Large diamond pendant £5,950, medium diamond pendant £2,250 Diamond chains from £3,950
Inspired on a fan often used in Palermo at the Opera in the heat of the summer. Diamond ring, £10,700
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Stonework pattern inside the cloisters of Monreale Cathedral, Palermo
La Q uinte ssenz a The inlaid pattern of stonework and lava on the walls of the Cloisters at Monreale is interpreted in gold and pearls in this bracelet. Gold and pearl bracelet from ÂŁ8,500 14
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Monreale, Palermo
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Tamara Inspired on a stylised version of the fig (Tamar in Hebrew) tree from the marble cloister pillars of Monreale, Palermo. King David’s beautiful daughter was called Tamar(a). Gold bracelet £2,950. Additional bracelets can be joined to form necklaces of differing lengths. 19
Cloisters of Monreale cathedral, Palermo
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Conc a d’Or o Carved patterns in the woodwork of a confessional in Monreale cathedral were the origins of this cuff Gold and Lapis Lazuli cuff £6,890 (other stones available) 20
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Vol o d’Angel o A pattern in a stretch of wrought iron work, so typical of Sicily, seemed like a ‘flight of angels’: Volo d’Angelo. Gold and Lapis Lazuli earrings £2,440 (other stones available) 22
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Ortigia The wrought iron work on an oval window in Ortigia (the island off Syracuse, Sicily) was the inspiration behind this design. Silver bracelet from ÂŁ735. Also available in gold, and as a necklace
Cassandra Goad, 147 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BZ Telephone: 020 7730 2202 www.cassandragoad.com showroom@cassandragoad.co.uk