Booty worthy of pirates is displayed in the fishbowl-sized window display: a ring with a constellation of diamonds in star settings, a tiny enamelled green snake sinking its fangs into a pearl, and diamond drop earrings that end in enamelled gold skulls. Though they look like heirlooms, these small wonders were made on the premises by master jeweller Sigfrido.
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