Famed Florence jeweler Fratelli Piccini offers unique experiences
Fratelli Piccini is one of the most famous Italian luxury jewelers in the world. The renowned historical atelier has had it’s home on the Ponte Vecchio since 1903.
Fratelli Piccini wanted to create a suggestive and exclusive experience where their clients from around the world can come to discover the romance, magic and beauty of what is their home on the Ponte Vecchio. They now offer the following experiences that will make your jewelry buying experience the most unique in the world.
The Place…
Ponte Vecchio, the most famous bridge in the world. A place able to combine art, story and romance like no other.
Thousands of people cross it every day, just a few may visit it discovering its ancient secrets and captivating stories.
Rare are those people who have the privilege to live it in absolute intimacy.
Few times a year we seldom give our Clients the chance to attend personal, bespoke experiences inside the bright world of our Maison and its unique location, centrally located on Ponte Vecchio.
Nestled between the Arno river and the Vasari corridor.
Now open after 450 years.
The Brightest Night…
An indulgent dining experience submerged in the illustrious architecture of the Atelier, reserved for your private use only with access to the private floors from a forgotten era.
The surreal landscapes from the decadent terrace provide matchless ambience for two guests, while nestled below on the stately ground floor sits a classic architectural space perfect for a larger occasion, which can accommodate up to 8 guests.
Masterful culinary creations from an eminent local Chef are paired with luxurious libations; both inspired by the artistic creations of the Maison with the use of the same precious ingredients or prepared and served to your specific desires.
Upon request, for the consummate connoisseur looking to offer the ultimate gift, we offer the unsurpassed opportunity to collaborate with our designer and have your personal jewel come to life in the enduring and refined elegance of high jewelry.
The Brightest Night
Length: 4 hours approximately
Max n° of guests: 10 people
Starting time: 8.00 p.m.
Availability: 8 experiences per year on Sundays and Mondays only
plus Valentine’s Day, 24th of June (Patron of Florence) & New Year’s Eve
What’s included
Special opening of the atelier for our guests only.
Aperitif served on the terrace (according to weather conditions) or inside the atelier.
Private dinner prepared by Executive Chef Peter Brunel, from the renowned nearby Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star, part of Lungarno Collection, owned by the Ferragamo Family.
Customized settings.
Opportunity to try one of a kind and other jewels manufactured by our Maison.
Opportunity to try Patek Philippe timepieces.
Presence of our staff for the entire length of the experience.
Stairway to Heaven…
As one of the last sixteenth century antique workshops to remain on the Ponte Vecchio, this exclusive tour of the atelier is a historically compelling journey into the intoxicating process of creating the body’s ultimate adornment.
Witness the ephemeral transformation as the master goldsmith skillfully plies time honored traditions and antique tools to reveal a timeless expression of femininity.
Unprecedented access to the Atelier continues through private floors from a forgotten era, boasting priceless historical sketches and molds, an unparalleled collection of jewelry and silver, and finally the trend-setting collection. All revered in totally exclusivity.
At dusk, toast to the past and the future, from the intimate and entrancing terrace overlooking the Uffizi Gallery and Piazzale Michelangelo.
Stairway to Heaven
Length: 2 hours approximately
Max n° of guests: 4 people
Starting time: within 4.30 p.m.
Availability: from Tuesday to Saturday – please enquire for special requests
What’s included
Stroll through the unique extra floors of the atelier including the antique workshop where guests can have a glance at a selection of sketches from the historical archive of the family.
Private demonstration of the master goldsmith techniques.
Private view of the collectable silverware and jewelry owned by the family.
Opportunity to try one of a kind and other jewels manufactured by our Maison.
Opportunity to try Patek Philippe timepieces.
Aperitif served on the terrace (according to weather conditions) or inside the atelier below the Vasari corridor overlooking the Arno river. The finger food aperitif is exclusively elaborated in cooperation
with the renown Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant,1 Michelin Star,
part of Lungarno Collection, owned by the Ferragamo Family.
Presence of our staff for the entire length of the experience.
The Ultimate Betrothal…
This experience is a love affair designed to incite passion, declare desires and solidify the enduring sentiment present in each piece created.
For the consummate connoisseur looking to offer the ultimate expression of love, we offer the unsurpassed opportunity to collaborate with our designer and have your personal declaration of sentiment come to life in the enduring and refined elegance of high jewelry.
The designer will realize the sketch of your own jewel. The master goldsmith will create it according to the same exclusive techniques that distinguish each Piccini One jewel.
Give it to your beloved at dawn while having breakfast on the enchanting and romantic terrace overlooking the Arno river, the Uffizi Gallery and Piazzale Michelangelo.
A rare and romantic tryst aworthy of life’s most precious moments; from betrothal to anniversary.
The Ultimate Betrothal
Length: 2 hours approximately
Max n° of guests: 2 people
Starting time: according to dawn.
Availability: 11 experiences per year on Saturdays and Sundays only
plus Valentine’s Day
What’s included
Special opening of the atelier for our guests only.
Sketch of your own jewel realized by our designer.
Breakfast prepared by a renowned local Chef and his staff served on the terrace. Breakfast is prepared by Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star, part of Lungarno collection owned by the Ferragamo Family.
(according to weather conditions) or inside the atelier.
Presence of our staff for the entire length of the experience.
Visit: www.fratellipiccini.com
For enquiries: events@fratellipiccini.com