[2] Whilst Italy adopted the national motto of ‘Vivere e dimenticare il passato’ (‘live and forget the past’) which became emblematic of the widespread movement and mood during this period.
1940s: During World War II, long conflict in Europe jewelry production came to a stop in Italy due to the prohibition to work precious metal during those times and the harshness the population was facing.
1951: Camillo Repossi dies, and his daughter Dirce took over his legacy, continuing the family business with her father's partner Giusto Zeme.
1990: Dirce Repossi collaborates with the Italian painter and sculptor Salvatore Fiume, for the charity initiative Un Gioiello Per la Vita with Sotheby's, promoted by AISM Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla.1996: The company receives the S. Eligio Award from the city of Valenza.
The collection was designed exclusively for Dirce by Omar Torres, each style is inspired by the infinity of the universe and features a swirling spiral motif to symbolize everlasting love.
Every Dirce Repossi creation is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by the company, stating the specifics of the jewelry such as characteristics of the central stone, the metal, the style and the collection it belongs to.