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310 - Perez, gold brooch featuring a central engraved emerald, cabochon rubies, citrine quartz, and diamonds. 18k yellow gold. Total weight: 43 g. An exclusive brooch with an imposing design centered around a central engraved emerald, evoking Mediterranean colors through the warm yellow quartz and red rubies. The brand traces its roots to a dynasty of master craftsmen active in Naples since the 15th century. An extraordinary family history, inextricably linked to her father, Gianni Perez—the legendary goldsmith to the divas of Capri’s Dolce Vita, famous for the snake bracelet purchased by Clark Gable for Sophia Loren. Raised immersed in the art of the goldsmith’s bench, Lilla Perez has transformed her father’s immense legacy into a unique and highly personal style. Her designs are distinguished by a profound connection with nature, materials, and imperfect organic forms, shaped with a rare visual instinct. The designer’s international stature is evidenced by milestones in the industry’s critical acclaim: • In 1972, her debut with the La Pierez brand and her win of the coveted Tiberio d’Oro Award in Capri. • In 1980, her historic recognition as the first Italian woman to receive the prestigious Diamonds International Award. • In 2006, her definitive crowning achievement at the Vicenza Gold Fair with the Silver Career Award, presented by the CIBJO (World Goldsmith Confederation) as a “symbol of goldsmithing for brilliant creativity.” The selection of historic lots presented in this auction session offers a precious retrospective of the work of Lilla Perez, a groundbreaking figure and a symbol of excellence in Italian jewelry in the second half of the twentieth century. The pieces in the catalog bear witness to the Neapolitan designer’s transition toward sculptural and volumetric design, where the classicism of large gemstones interacts with experimentation with materials. This collection features variations on the iconic serpent motif—a filial and cultured homage to her father’s great Capri tradition—alongside high-quality atelier creations from the 1970s and 1980s, characterized by bold color combinations in enamel and onyx, as well as monumental volumes. 5.5 x 5 cm
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Perez, gold brooch featuring a central engraved emerald, cabochon rubies, citrine quartz, and diamonds. 18k yellow gold. Total weight: 43 g. An exclusive brooch with an imposing design centered around a central engraved emerald, evoking Mediterranean colors through the warm yellow quartz and red rubies. The brand traces its roots to a dynasty of master craftsmen active in Naples since the 15th century. An extraordinary family history, inextricably linked to her father, Gianni Perez—the legendary goldsmith to the divas of Capri’s Dolce Vita, famous for the snake bracelet purchased by Clark Gable for Sophia Loren. Raised immersed in the art of the goldsmith’s bench, Lilla Perez has transformed her father’s immense legacy into a unique and highly personal style. Her designs are distinguished by a profound connection with nature, materials, and imperfect organic forms, shaped with a rare visual instinct. The designer’s international stature is evidenced by milestones in the industry’s critical acclaim: • In 1972, her debut with the La Pierez brand and her win of the coveted Tiberio d’Oro Award in Capri. • In 1980, her historic recognition as the first Italian woman to receive the prestigious Diamonds International Award. • In 2006, her definitive crowning achievement at the Vicenza Gold Fair with the Silver Career Award, presented by the CIBJO (World Goldsmith Confederation) as a “symbol of goldsmithing for brilliant creativity.” The selection of historic lots presented in this auction session offers a precious retrospective of the work of Lilla Perez, a groundbreaking figure and a symbol of excellence in Italian jewelry in the second half of the twentieth century. The pieces in the catalog bear witness to the Neapolitan designer’s transition toward sculptural and volumetric design, where the classicism of large gemstones interacts with experimentation with materials. This collection features variations on the iconic serpent motif—a filial and cultured homage to her father’s great Capri tradition—alongside high-quality atelier creations from the 1970s and 1980s, characterized by bold color combinations in enamel and onyx, as well as monumental volumes. 5.5 x 5 cm
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