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A CORAL, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY ILLARIO, CIRCA 1960The articulated bracelet set throughout with circular coral cabochons, decorated with flowerhead motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut turquoise cabochons, embellished with three double rows of further similarly-cut turquoise cabochons, mounted in 18K gold, Italian registry mark for Illario between 1944-1968, length 20.3cmCarlo Illario e Filli was founded in 1920 by brothers Carlo, Vincenzo and Luigi Illario. The three brothers established their eponymous workshop in Valenza, a town north west of Milan, Italy. From here they manufactured a glittering array of exceptional quality jewellery.Their skilled craftsmanship, reputation for the fineness of their pieces, and use of innovative goldsmith techniques caught the attention of well-established retailers. Illario soon began manufacturing for fellow Italian jewellery houses, Fasano, Faraone and most significantly Bvlgari.The company’s partnership with Bvlgari was particularly long standing, running from the 1950s until the 1970s. Illario created many pieces for Bvlgari during the 1950s, 60s and 70s including the now iconic Serpenti watch bracelet.Elizabeth Taylor was a consistent patron; whose personal style and love of dramatic jewels found its home in Illario’s creations. As well as manufacturing for other brands, Illario produced a vibrant assortment of jewellery under their own name.As well as creating fine jewellery for other firms, Illario also designed pieces under his own name. They were known for their fine gemstones and unusual materials such as polychrome enamel, tortoiseshell, and mother of pearl. He used techniques such as black rhodium plating to create a contrasted look. The quality of the craftsmanship is clear in all jewels that bear the Illario name, making them highly desirableCondition Report: coral: of orangy-pink hue,a couple of minor darker ones, overall well matched, minor chips on a minority due to wear (only visible under 10x magnification)Turquoises: a minority of discoloured ones (very discreet), overall well matchedDiamonds: bright and well matched, estimated clarity VSItalian registry mark for Illario between 1944-1968Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 92.60g
