Beyond The Cover With Mario Codognato "Codognato Masterpiece"

25 Sep 2026 · 1 min · 3 chapters

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In short

The episode discusses Casa Codognato’s history and how Venice’s “water” shapes its jewelry, framed through a book by Assulin that chronicles the brand since 1866.

Guest backgrounds

Mario Codognato (implied) speaks from within the family legacy, referencing inspirations from his grandfather and father’s creative work.

Key claims

Jewelry-making quality is linked to discretion; the brand’s story mirrors Venice’s transformation from a capital to a Grand Tour destination; gemstones reflect the surrounding reality, especially the city’s water.

Notable examples

Mentioned exceptional clients include Elizabeth Taylor, Daniel Freeland, Andy Warhol, and Coco Chanel.

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La Storia di Casa Codognato

0:00 to 0:18

Explore the rich history of Casa Codognato from its founding to its impact on Venice.

“Casa Codognato è stata fondata nel 1866 e quindi ha ripercorso tutta la storia recente di Venezia, dalla trasformazione da una capitale alla destinazione principale del Grand Tour.”

Il Libro di Assouline

0:18 to 0:36

Learn about a unique book by Assouline that documents Casa Codognato's history.

Clienti Eccezionali e Ispirazioni

0:36 to 0:54

Discover the exceptional clients and inspirations behind the creations of Casa Codognato.

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Transcript

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0:03Mario Codognato:Casa Codognato è stata fondata nel 1866 e quindi ha ripercorso tutta la storia recente di Venezia, dalla trasformazione da una capitale alla destinazione principale del Grand Tour. Questo libro di Assulin, unico nel suo genere, ha veramente contribuito a ripercorrere la storia di Casa Codognato in maniera impeccabile. La principale qualità di un gioielliere è la discrezione però in passato, e questa è parte della storia ci sono stati clienti eccezionali come Elizabeth Taylor, Daniel Freeland, Andy Warhol o Coco Chanel solo per nominare alcuni Venezia è la città dell 'acqua e tutto riflette sull 'acqua e possiamo dire che anche le pietre preziose riflettono la realtà che li circonda Questa città ha ispirato le creazioni di mio nonno e di mio padre durante tutto il loro percorso.

From the publisher

In this episode of Beyond the Cover, Mario Codognato takes us inside the story of Casa Codognato and the making of Codognato Masterpiece. Founded in Venice in 1866 by his grandfather Simeone, the house has long lived by one conviction: without excess, beauty cannot exist. Skulls and serpents, ancient intaglios and cameos, echoes of Byzantium, Rome and the Renaissance. These are jewels of memento mori, worn by Gabrielle Chanel, Jean Cocteau and Diana Vreeland, and today by Tilda Swinton. In a city where everything reflects on water, this book captures more than 160 years of Venetian splendour.

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