Simply Abu Dhabi XXVI

The scene, completely made in Rome, features a faithful reproduction of the 19th Century French painter Julies Salles-Wagner’s portrait of Romeo and Juliet. It is hand carved and on the reverse it features meticulous medieval motifs. In Florence, Alessio Boschi’s travels arrive at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and from his creativity a gothic bangle and ring are born. Made in pink gold, the Santa Maria del Fiore bangle and ring are embellished with white and champagne diamonds and intricate details that recall the elaborate architecture of that famous Italian landmark. In the historic centre of the town of Lucca, in Tuscany, there are alluring curved streets and beautiful archways conjoining many buildings. There are four passages leading to the market square, originally the arena of a Roman Amphitheatre. Using the Google Earth application, Alessio was able to reproduce the roofs and walls of the houses, crafting them in textured white and rose gold and then custom cutting diamonds in the shapes of little arches and windows to decorate the square. In the centre we find a stunning oval tsavorite framed by champagne diamonds. This ring opens and reveals a chain bracelet with the Lucca coat of arms featuring oak and laurel leaves rendered in rubies, tsavorites and diamonds. 1 9 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I