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The Castellani wedding bracelet was originally made in 1870 for the wife of the British Lord Layard. The bracelet itself is gold, with inlaid red stones. On each stone is a letter. On the outside, the bracelet says "non relinquam," meaning "I will not forsake," and the inside says "non relinques," meaning "You will not forsake."
The messages reflect the love and adoration between spouses on their wedding day, and echoes through for the life to come.
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Where does the jewelry designer Castellani come from - wedding bracelet from Jacki Kennedy's collection?
He came from Italy but had shops in London and Paris. He created the famous wedding bracelet that Jacqueline Kennedy eventually purchased from an auction at Sothebys for $170,000.00 in 1981.
Who owns the original Castellani wedding bracelet?
Jacqueline Kennedy:Originally made in 1870, The Castellani Wedding Bracelet was created at the direction of the British Lord Layard by Augusto Castellani in Milan for Layard's wife. Castellani was one of the greatest jewelry designers of Europe and created a saying that embodied the ultimate symbol of love and devotion:NON RELINQUAM means "I will never give up on you."NON RELINQUES means "You will never give up on me."Castellani made only three of these bracelets. The second was made for Gwendolyn Talbot, Princesse Borghese. The third was commissioned for Princesse de Bogali of Milan by her husband. The Princesse died thirteen years prior to having the bracelet made. As an eternal expression of his love, he paid Castellani three times the value of the bracelet to never make another. He installed a portrait of his wife and the bracelet in an empty room in his home in Milan to honor her memory. That room is still kept intact as he left it by their descendants.The Borghese version went to auction in 1983. As a world traveler and sophisticated patron of the arts, Jacqueline Kennedy knew of the famous Castellani bracelets and always wanted one. She waited a lifetime for her opportunity to acquire this exquisite piece - and she did for $170,000.Original: 20k Italian gold, enameled mosaic.Replica: Gold plating, enameled stippled metal.Camrose & Cross made the reproduction and sold it on HSN (Home Shopping Network). The mold was broken on air, and is now discontinued. There are a few still out there if you Goggle: Jacqueline Kennedy Castellani Wedding Bracelet. I expect the price will increase since it's a historical bracelet, and that it was eventually owned by Jacqueline Kennedy. Yes, I have one of the reproductions, and love it!Item Price: $115.00
What kind of bracelet could I get for my friend as a wedding gift?
A sterling silver friendship bracelet with a stone that identifies something significant in your relationship. To the wedding, I would wear pearls or something classy and/or simple.
When was Daniel Castellani born?
Daniel Castellani was born in 1961.
When was Enrico Castellani born?
Enrico Castellani was born in 1930.
When did Cesar Castellani die?
Cesar Castellani died in 1905.
When was Valentino Castellani born?
Valentino Castellani was born in 1940.
When was Castellani - wine - created?
Castellani - wine - was created in 1903.
When was Christopher Castellani born?
Christopher Castellani was born in 1972.
When was Leonardo Castellani born?
Leonardo Castellani was born in 1899.
When did Leonardo Castellani die?
Leonardo Castellani died in 1981.
When was Andrea Castellani born?
Andrea Castellani was born in 1972.
