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Sapphire, September's Birthstone: far more than blue
September brings a change of pace. The light turns richer, and the mountain ridges and terraced vineyards of the Valtellina begin to shift towards amber and red. But there is another colour catching the eye these weeks in the Florio Folini boutiques : the colour of sapphire. Sapphire is September's birthstone, and it...
Diving watches: when time goes underwater
July carries the scent of the sea. It's the month when the watch on your wrist can turn into a companion for adventure , ready to dive and go under with you. Diving watches are among the most fascinating categories in all of watchmaking: a story built on challenges, precision, and that touch of courage it takes to...
D1 Milano Polycarbon Diver: the right watch for summer
As summer arrives, it's time to pick the watch that suits the season too. Among the collections available at our Florio Folini boutiques in Sondrio and Livigno, one model stands out for its fresh, easy-going spirit, the perfect companion for the warm months ahead: the D1 Milano Polycarbon Diver . Italian design that...
A sparkling night with Marco Gerbella
Some evenings stay with you. On Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May, our Sondrio boutique filled with familiar faces, smiles and the clink of glasses for A Sparkling Night with Marco Gerbella : two evenings devoted to one of the most admired names in contemporary Italian jewellery, with the artist himself in attendance....
How to read a diamond certificate: a complete guide to the 4Cs
There’s a moment, when looking at a diamond, when everything feels obvious: its brilliance, its light, its visual impact. And then there’s the certificate. A sequence of numbers, letters, and abbreviations that many glance at without truly understanding. Yet, this is exactly where a diamond’s true value is defined....
Haute Horlogerie and Sporting Performance | Florio Folini
There is a moment in sport when everything is decided. A fraction of a second. The blink of an eye. A gesture performed at precisely the right time — neither too early nor too late. It is within that razor-thin margin that the greatness of an athlete is measured — and the precision of a watch. The connection between...
How to Choose a Sustainable Luxury Watch in 2026 | Florio Folini
How to Choose a Sustainable Luxury Watch in 2026 In 2026, sustainability has become a defining element of high-end watchmaking: no longer an optional value, but one of the key criteria that shape true contemporary luxury. Choosing a luxury timepiece today means looking beyond aesthetics and mechanical precision,...
Gold Jewelry: Eternal Luxury Between Intrinsic Value and Artisan Mastery | Florio Folini
Gold: beauty that lasts over time Gold is the precious metal par excellence: it is light, history, and security. In recent times, the rapid rise in its value has captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike, confirming its reputation as a safe-haven asset — one capable of withstanding market fluctuations...
