The Holidy Gift Edit
A guided selection of prêt-à-porter treasures, by L’Arte Nascosta.
Wearable Gifts
In 1545, Bronzino completed his portrait of Lucrezia Panciatichi wearing a long gold necklace with four burnished silver elements inscribed with the words “Amour dure sans fin” (“love endures without end”).
Nearly 500 years later, that necklace would become our primarily source of inspiration for L’Arte Nascosta’s Renaissance-inspired revisitation of the classic American ID Bracelet.
Handmade in Florence by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, the four facets of “Bronzino” Bracelet’s central pilar can be custom engraved with a personal motto, the initials of those you love most, or meaningful anniversaries and birthdays.
*Please note that in keeping with the original design depicted in Bronzino’s portrait, the central portion of the rectangular element is always made in Sterling Silver to increase legibility of the engraving once burnished.
Memories are the most precious jewels that we can own. The “Mascherone” Chain is a wearable vessel designed expressly for the conservation of your own memories, so that the tangible treasures you collect from them might be worn close to the heart.
Inspired by the M-1941 dog tag chains issued by the U.S. Army in the early days of WWII, the “Mascherone” Chain makes use of a pair of secure, but functional hand assembled sister clasps that are cast in sterling silver according to the lost wax method.
Handcrafted in Florence by our Artisan Partner, Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, and available in Sterling Silver or a two-tone combination of Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, the “Mascherone” Chain is the starting point of a multi-generational narrative expressed by way of unique pendants and charms.
We recommend pairing the “Mascherone” Chain with one or more of our custom pendant options: the “Moneta” Pendant, the “Numismatic” Pendant, the “Scarabeo” Pendant.
Designed and handmade in Florence by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, the “Lorenzo” Ring features a bas-relief recreation of Lorenzo “il Magnifico” de Medici’s personal seal. In an allegorical representation of the supreme power of love, the seal depicts Cupid, the god of love, as he defeats the god of strength, Hercules, in a wrestling match.
“Lorenzo” Rings are available in two configurations: a Sterling Silver scroll-engraved setting with Sterling Silver medallion, or in Maestro Penko’s signature “Bugnato” setting paired with an 18k Rose Gold medallion.
Each ring is delivered with a handwritten certificate of authenticity.
Inspired by classic motifs from Florence’s ancient hand-engraving tradition, we developed these buckles with Maestro Penko to capture the timeless harmony and elegance of Florence’s art and architecture. Each buckle is cast individually in solid Sterling Silver according to the traditional cera persa, or “lost-wax” method.
The reverse side of the buckle can be hand engraved with the patron’s initials.
Designed by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko and cast in Sterling Silver according to the traditional lost-wax method, the “Mani” ring is Maestro Penko’s interpretation of a betrothal ring from Ancient Rome, which reemerged in popularity in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Each ring is delivered with a handwritten certificate of authenticity.
Styling tip: We recommend stacking the “Mani” Ring with a 4mm “Ubi Es” ring.
Portable Gifts
In Ancient Persia, the lion and sun motif symbolized power & vigilance. Centuries passed, and precious tapestries depicting images such as this were crafted and traded across villages, countries & continents until they ultimately reached Perugia, a small wealthy city that in the Middle Ages was known around the world for their production of exceptional textiles.
Today, several centuries later & against all odds, Marta Cucchia’s family workshop, Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti, keeps this ancient tradition alive. In fact, it was Marta and her colleagues that wove the central panel that gives this bag its name by hand on jacquard looms dating to the 19th century.
The “Leone” Tote was hand-sewn by the Romanelli family in the best suede and sailcloth canvas available on the market. The bag’s closure was first engraved by Master Engraver Jesùs Serrato, and cast in solid brass by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko.
America’s most classic lighter becomes a blank canvas to custom engrave your personal symbol or motto.
While we would be pleased to recreate an engraving as pictured, we remain available to guide our patrons in designing a custom motif.
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The “Documento” Case is our signature document carrier.
Soft and luxurious, our “Documento” Case is ideal for under-arm carry and was designed with convenience, functionality, and elegance in mind.
Available in brown, whiskey, or black calfskin, this item is lined in suede and hand assembled by the skilled artisans at Romanelli’s workshop in Florence. It is embellished with an optional .999 silver inlaid pommel closure, hand engraved exclusively for L’Arte Nascosta by our Artisan Partner and Master Engraver, Jesùs Serrato.
This carrier includes a flat front pocket, ideal for holding papers or a tablet, a larger main compartment for a notebook, folder, or any daily carry items, and two slip pockets for smaller items.