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Elsa Peretti
Elsa Peretti

Elsa Peretti, born on May 1, 1940, is an Italian-born American jewelry designer. Known for her minimalist and elegant style, her designs have won the hearts of consumers worldwide. Peretti is renowned for her unique artistic perspective and exquisite use of materials, with her creations holding high artistic and collectible value in the jewelry industry. more

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“My photographs are proof of what happened. When I go to Russia, sometimes I meet ex-soldiers... They say, 'We came to liberate you....' I say: 'Listen, I think it was quite different. I saw people being killed.' They say: 'No. We never... no shooting. No. No.' So I can show them my Prague 1968 photographs and say, 'Listen, these are my pictures. I was there.' And they have to believe me.”