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Verdura is an American fine jeweler and specialty retailer, headquartered in New York. Founded in 1939 by Duke Fulco di Verdura, its present-day collection is based on designs created by Fulco during his lifetime, as well as vintage estate pieces.〔Nadelson, Reggie. “Razzle Dazzle.” ''Departures'' Magazine, September, 2002. ()〕 ==History== After getting his start working for jewelers Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and Paul Flato, Duke Fulco di Verdura opened a small, eponymous salon in 1939 at 712 Fifth Avenue in New York with the financial backing of Cole Porter and Vincent Astor.〔Mulholland, Tara.”Fulco di Verdura: The elegant beguiler of stars.” ''The New York Times'', May 2, 2008. ()〕 In 1941, Fulco collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a collection of jewelry designs.〔 Also that year, he designed “Night and Day” cufflinks for Cole Porter that were inspired by the lyrics of Porter's hit song and are considered signature Verdura pieces.〔 In 1973, Fulco sold his stake in the business to his business partner, Joseph Alfano.〔Peek, Elizabeth. “From a Boy Scout Badge to Managing the Timeless Glamour of Verdura.” ''New York Sun''. December 16, 2004. ()〕 In 1985, Alfano sold the company to Ward Landrigan.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Verdura (jeweler)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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