AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY PEDERZANI Composed of twelve rows of emerald beads with two bars pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and highlighted throughout with diamond rondelles, each terminal bar pavé-set with similarly-cut diamonds, to a multiple hoop-link chain with pavé-set diamond clasp, mounted in 18K gold gold, signed Pederzani, length 20.5cm (adaptable for shorter length) Pederzani is a renowned Italian jewellery house located in central Milan. Its founder Gino Pederzani was originally from Verona and began his career as a clerk in jewellery shops, where he learned about precious gemstones. In 1943 he co-founded his business with his friend Mr. Nannini, formerly a director of a Milanese jewellers. When Mr. Nannini died in 1947, Gino Pederzani continued to run the business under his own name Pederzani. In 1976 Gino handed the business down to his two sons. A third generation of Pederzanis joined in 1990, ensuring the legacy of Gino Pederzani lives on.