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21:53 Dec 28, 2002 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Angela Arnone Local time: 13:29 | ||||||
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4 +6 | Dear Derek, |
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4 | glowing jewels ... |
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3 | glittering creation |
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3 | contemporary version |
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Dear Derek, Explanation: I'm sticking my neck out here (hoping you'll hang one of these expensive jobbies around it) but I think that "high fashion jewellery" is not the intention of "alta oreficeria". We are talking quality and cost, not necessarily "trendiness" and I think the clue to solving your dilemma here is in the use of "oreficeria" as opposed to "gioielleria". Basically - one is considered a virtuoso piece of classic goldsmithing and the other is a flashier piece of "jewellery" studded with gems and whatnot. So - the classic item of fine goldsmithing (or of that notion) is flanked with a glittering jewel- studded version etc etc Angela -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-12-28 22:57:50 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I understand Marie\'s point (that was why I said I was sticking my neck out) but I am convinced that the distinction lies in the use of \"oreficeria\" as opposed to \"gioielleria\". They\'ve done it deliberately and I would also add that an \"orefice\" in Italian is not the exact same thing as a \"gioielliere\". Now that leaves us with the dilemma of how to say it in English... and therein lies the rub.... but I would probably have stuck quite close to what I suggested above. Then again - could be the coward\'s way out Angela -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-12-28 23:03:15 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Yeah, me again. The more I read it, the more I\'m convinced we\'re talking materials and not the fashion ladder. There are two versions: one is a classic gold version and the other is the same but studded with gems. Happy New Year Angela |
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