Oceania

Inspired by a 17th-century Italian book binding, Oceania showcases a floral rosette motif. The original book contained a series of illustrations in the tondo form, a style of circular art. Once a popular artistic style in ancient Greece, tondo experienced a brief revitalization by Italian artists during the Renaissance.

Inspired by an Italian book binding dating to 1620, our aquamarine Oceania design showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. With filigreed fronds twirling in knots, this Diamond Rosette design resembles an elaborate rose window.

The original book contained a series of illustrations in the tondo form, a Renaissance style of circular art. Similar in concept to a musical rondo, the term derives from the Italian rotondo, meaning round. Once a popular art form in ancient Greece, tondo experienced a brief revitalization by Italian artists during the 15th and 16th centuries.