A Gem of a Bag

Get the high polish look of specchio leather

As one of the nation’s largest buyers of exotic gemstones, we can’t help but view the world through gem-colored glasses. Spring foliage calls to mind peridot and emerald. The ocean is aquamarine giving way to topaz. And the deep burgundy of this sublime specchio leather handbag can only be compared to almandine garnet. 

Almandine garnet has been discovered in mines around the world, including in the Italian Alps. Head south to Italy’s Marche region and you’ll find a second-generation, family-owned workshop known for crafting bags of superior quality and elegance. The Almandine Specchio Handbag features a classic envelope design with two carrying options: a shorter handle and a 22" chain shoulder strap. But its best feature is the 100% calfskin specchio leather it’s made from. Specchio, which translates to “mirror,” is decadent and smooth with a glossy finish that reflects light from every angle — much like a cut garnet — lending its wearer the kind of high polish look only the finest accessories can.