The ideal, refined complement for desktop or bureau, this old-world style, leather box immediately brings to mind images of Italy. Exquisitely crafted, the box gives the impression that it was found in a little store on a hidden cobblestone street in Rome or Florence. The rich, brown leather is handsomely decorated with a golden design atop the box. At first glance, the design appears to be swirling leaves, but on careful study, the shape of a dragon emerges. Soft, crème suede lines the interior of the box, contrasting elegantly with the brown leather exterior. The box locks with a golden tasseled key. 7-7/8" x 6" x 2-3/8". (Item #1307)

This exquisite desk set, hand-crafted with sophistication and flair by Italian artisans, transforms the desktop into a work of art. Made of smooth leather in marbled, golden tan tones and bordered with an embossed gold-leaf, Florentine design, the desk set has the look of an elegant antique. The two leaves atop the desk set open on brass hinges to expose the inner writing area and two leather pockets. Three brass-hinged, wood-lined boxes at the head of the desk set serve to store pens, clips, business cards and other desktop items. Crafted with the attention to detail and style for which Italian craftsman are famous, the desk set is lined on the inside and underside with color-coordinated moiré. With the leaves closed, the desk set measures 22-1/2" x 18-3/4" [Letter opener and magnifier not included.] (Item #0952)

Expertly crafted by Italian artisans, this exquisite leather watch box is the ideal, refined complement for desktop or bureau. The rich, mottled, caramel brown leather is handsomely decorated with an ornate shell design atop the box. The sides of the box are slightly curved, softening and adding interesting detail to the rectangular shape. Soft, taupe suede lines the interior of the box, which has compartments for holding up to six watches. Tooled leather lines the interior edges and compartments. The box locks with a golden tasseled key. 9-1/2" x 7-1/4" x 3-1/2". (Item #1843)

The best Italian dinners are made at home! This bountiful feast for the senses includes 248 pages of recipes from extraordinary chefs and a music CD that captures the soul of Italy. Masterpiece paintings, poetry, and luscious food photography complete the experience. Sharon O'Connor traveled throughout Italy and the United States to visit 21 of the finest chefs in the world. She has formatted 120 of their recipes for the home cook, including dishes for each course of a traditional Italian meal, from antipasti to dolci. On the accompanying CD, the Pizzarelli-Peplowski Sextet creates the sound of Italy everyone knows, from Neapolitan songs and opera to pop songs and music from the movies, Italian Intermezzo will inspire many evenings of music, food, joy, and romance at home. Buon appetito! (Item #0696)

Elegantly sophisticated, this hand-crafted Italian music box features a rose garland design inlaid on the lid. With a glossy burlwood finish, the box rests on 4 gold-tone feet and includes a golden key with a silky tassel. The interior is lined with suede and has a ring holder and a compartment for storing other jewelry. Plays "La Vie en Rose," which celebrates the joy of finding love. Measures 10-1/2" x 6" x 2-7/8". (Item #2527)

Expertly crafted in Italy with the exceptional attention to quality and detail for which Italian artisans are renowned, this pen set includes a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and letter opener. The barrels of the pens and handle of the letter opener feature a black carbon fiber design, with elegant chrome accents. The set is exquisitely packaged in a presentation box with a vintage globe design on the lid and a brown suede interior holding area for the set. (Item #2541)

This most exquisite, handcrafted, Italian journal provides an elegant place to record memories and inspirational thoughts. Gilt fleur-de-lis symbols and embossed detailing grace the cover and the spine of the mottled, chocolate brown leather journal. The cover opens to reveal ivory, lined paper, with a light gray fleur-de-lis on the bottom of each page. A gold page-marker adds an elegant finishing touch to this exceptional volume. The interior pages of this journal are held in place by leather straps on each side of the inside cover, allowing easy removal and replacement of the journal pages. Replacement pages may be custom-ordered from Netique. The journal measures 6-7/8" high x 5-1/4" wide x 1-3/8" deep. (Item #1841)

This exquisite music box pairs an elegantly graceful design with the emotionally touching tune "As Time Goes By" from the movie, "Casablanca." The lid of the glossy, burlwood box displays a beautiful inlaid design of a pedestal bowl filled with flowers, encircled by a scrolling vine. The interior is lined with suede and has a ring holder and a compartment for storing other jewelry. Includes a golden key with a silky tassel. The box rests on 4 brass feet and measures 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/2". Hand-crafted in Italy. [Jewelry not included.] (Item #2528)

A refined, oval-shaped inlay of honey-toned burlwood rimmed with an even lighter tone wood elegantly contrasts with the darker burlwood swirls on the lid of this beautiful jewelry box. Handcrafted in Italy, the box is lined with suede and features a suede band for securing necklaces and bracelets, as well as multiple compartments of varying sizes for rings, watches, earrings, pins and other jewelry. 10-3/4" long x 7" wide x 4" high. [Jewelry not included.] (Item #1476)

Expertly crafted by Italian artisans, this exceptionally beautiful album provides an elegant place for recording messages and names from up to 500 guests. The gold-leaf, embossed border on the cover of the chocolate brown, mottled leather book features a shell design at each corner. Embossed ribs and a gilt flower decorate the spine. Inside, the ivory pages, which are edged with gold, provide space for names, addresses, and messages for four guests per page. 10-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1". (Item #1844)

Expertly crafted by Italian artisans, this exceptionally beautiful album provides an elegant place for recording messages and names from up to 500 wedding guests. The gold-leaf, embossed border on the cover of the white leather book features a shell design at each corner. Embossed ribs and a gilt flower decorate the spine. Inside, the ivory pages, which are edged with gold, provide space for names, addresses, and messages for four guests per page. 10-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1". (Item #1845)

Imported from Italy, these exquisite choker-length necklaces and clip earrings are handmade of luminous, Murano glass beads. The multi-strand necklaces may be worn with the strands loosely cascading or with the strands twisted to give a tighter, rope-like appearance. The clip earrings, which match the design of the stunning necklace clasp, are made of spirals of the same tiny beads used for the necklace strands. At the center and circling the outer edge of the earrings and clasp are larger multi-faceted beads that sparkle as they catch and reflect the light. All of the necklaces are approximately 20" long, except for the ivory-colored necklace, which is 24" long. Currently available in the following 4 colors (the gold necklace has sold out):