With his passion for the profession and the jewellery culture, Marco Valente embodies the values of a long family tradition. Born in Milan in 1962 and son of well-known Milanese jeweller Tranquillo, Marco Valente was immersed in jewellery, precious stones and all aspects of artisan production from a young age. Having completed his studies he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, qualifying as a Gemmologist from the International Gemological Institute in 1987. Because of his ability to produce jewellery notable for its creative sophistication, advanced engineering and incredible wearability, he was recognised as a master in his field very early on in his career.