Looking for … or testing the strength of Facebook

Today, with your help, I feel like testing the strength of Facebook. Let me tell you the little story. Last May, a lady from New York came in Il Laboratorio. She had chosen Italy for bike-tourism. Her eyer was sharp; a true connoisseur, I must say. She wanted to see some pieces; paid special attention to the stones. Had my maëstra of English been better, I would have dared asking her if she worked in the field of fine jewelry. After giving it a short thought, she decided on a ring set with a tanzanite surrounded by diamonds. In recent months, on the advice of our dear friend 'the marketer', we pay special attention to note the details of people who become client: name, address, email, etc. We know how valuable clients are and yet sometimes ... Sometimes like that time, I simply forgot to complete the small cardboard designed exclusively for this purpose. So please, Madam, if through Facebook or here,...
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Fall Cleaning

This is Anna and today I’ve decided to share with you today a slice of life recently told by a customer crossed by chance. "The days are shorter, the nights cooler, she said. I like to take advantage of this in-between season to put away my summer outfits and take out my coziest clothes, wool, cashmere. Anything which makes me feel comfortable. While doing this chore in the last few days, I noticed that some jewels once very much liked do not please me anymore. I kind of believe that my tastes have changed, as I probably have. So I decided to do something concrete and practice the art of chic recycling and take this piece to Alessandro and ask him for advice on the 'next life' this bracelet could take. I’m in a kind of restyling phase. What do you think of this Anna, she asked. It will be a pleasure for both of us to welcome you, I said. ‘’...
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