Royal Medallions of Italy Contes s a With the rgal air of a Countess, this extraordinary medallion is aglow with Artistic Tile's proprietary Marmo Antico Lucido finish. It is composed of vibrant stones from antiquity including Rouge de Roi (the red of Kings), Blue Sodalite (a semi-precious stone providing a shock of blue that was often a hallmark of the finest antique stonework), Breccia Impriale (a rare and exotic brecciated marble), and Luca D'Oro (a lovely, veined marble). The finish is highly polished yet gently undulated, underscoring a feeling of antiquity and 驩lgance. Contessa is 36" square....

Royal Medallions of Italy VVVVVV/7////* Signora Be thee Lord or Lady, you shall certainly admire this exquisite medallion, with her sophisticated Marmo Antico Lucido finish, imparting a highly polished yet gently undulated surface to the natural stone. Signora, inspired by the ancient cartographer's artful symbols, features Travertine Noce, the toasty, nut-brown Italian stone; Calucatta Gold, the Italian marble with glorious grey-gold veining; Lagos Azul, a flannel-grey limestone; and sumptuous camel-colored Lagos Gold. Signora is 36" square.

Principessa Onice Mis ta Extraordinary swirls, stripes and blooms of color distinguish onyx, which is eut from miraculous underground cave formations. Thse stones get their extravagant patterns and colors from waterbome calcite and minerais that seep through limestone into caves, forming stalactites and stalagmites. When crafted into a stone medallion, this rare polished onyx cr詢tes an opulent palette. Principessa Onice Mista is 24" square. The border, fashioned from a central dtail in the medallion, is 4" x 12".

Royal Medallions of Italy Principessa Pacifica Pacifica suggests a mood of calm, cool, serenity. Whether used individually as a 24" x 24" dtail, in sets of four medallions or even up to a whole room as seen in the great esttes of Europe, this calming palette of sea green Verde Laguna and pale grey-blue Bardiglio is sure to bring peaceful beauty to any home. Adding to her oceanic countenance is the Principessa s shimmering polished finish.

Royal Medallions of Italy Principessa Grigio e Sabbia Principessa Grigio e Sabbia is distinguished by its refined palette. Though individually the colors may have the subdued air of a flannel suit, together they resemble a very graphie and lgant silk foulard. 24" square, with 4" x 12" border, Principessa Grigio e Sabbia would add royal bearing to a library or sitting room, an entry hall or dining room, a ballroom or bedroom, a boardroom, a spa or conservatory.

Principes s a Vino e Oro This medallion makes us dream of Florence. We conjure a sunset stroll along the Ponte Vecchio, enticed by the shimmer of precious gold in one jewel-box of a shop after another. Perhaps ducking into Maclova for a pair of the world's most perfect black leather gloves, then stopping at Gilli Caf to savor a deep, dark, torrid red Barolo. We don't resist thse temptations. Why should we? We're in Florence. You will be too, when you invite this 騩lgant Italian Principessa into your home.

On the Cover: Duchessa Breccia, or "The Duchess" in exotic brecciated stones. ARTISTIC TILE sp-ia»y