It has been 6 years since I last bought a ring from Carlo Piccini but it was worth every penny and till to date the ring that has embraced my wife's finger has never had an equal or copy, it was unique and that is the beauty of Carlo Piccini's store, I am only sorry I did not have enough cash on me at the time because there was a beautiful Diamond Ruby set ring that I have not seen anywhere on the internet or any where else in the world. I only hope it's still there, because it's time to revisit Florence and go get another work of art and intrigue.. coincidentally, I always get a Christmas card from the shop, which is kind of cute, at least they don't forget their customers, :) read more