In the enchanting city of Venice, Casa Codognato, founded by Simeone Codognato in 1866 near Piazza San Marco, became famous for its memento mori designs, while Attilio Codognato introduced ancient engravings and cameos during a period of important Etruscan archaeological discoveries. Codognato established itself as one of Europe's most exclusive jewelers, attracting luminaries such as Gabrielle Chanel, Jean Cocteau, and
