Hedy Martinelli is a famend Italian jewelry model with a wealthy historical past relationship again over fifty years. The story begins throughout Belgrade, Zagreb, and Budapest however finds its true fulfilment in Rome, Italy. The model’s founder, Hedy Martinelli, established an Artwork Déco jewelry boutique in Rome the place she created distinctive and splendid items that resonated with the wishes of the “new” Italian lady—sturdy, unbiased, and classy.

Hedy’s designs had been impressed by her in depth travels, incorporating quite a lot of cultural influences and supplies. Each bit is hand made, making them one-of-a-kind. In the course of the 70s and 80s, Hedy’s Boutique turned a cultural hub in Rome, frequented by notable figures resembling Marcello Mastroianni, Sergio Leone, and Catherine Deneuve.

The legacy continues by means of Hedy’s granddaughter, Livia Mimosa Fazioli, who launched the prêt-à-porter line, Seliti by Hedy Martinelli. Livia attracts on her grandmother’s teachings to create up to date items that preserve the model’s luxurious and inventive heritage. This line is characterised by its outsized designs and light-weight silver craftsmanship, catering to girls with a robust, elegant, and distinctive persona.

Hedy Martinelli at Public sale

Lot 190

Amber earrings, by Hedy Martinelli

Estimate: £350 – £450

Lot 197

Tortoiseshell and diamond ring, by Hedy Martinelli

Estimate: £700 – £900

Lot 344

Shagreen bracelet, attributed to Hedy Martinelli

Estimate: £300 – £400

Lot 431

Gem figural brooch, by Hedy Martinelli

Estimate: £300 – £400

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London

Tuesday twenty third July 12:00 – 19:00

Wednesday twenty fourth July 10:00 – 16:00

Birmingham

Monday twenty ninth July 10:00 – 16:00

Tuesday thirtieth July 10:00 – 16:00

Wednesday thirty first July 8:30 – 10:00

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