{"id":21680,"date":"2026-08-01T18:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T18:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T17:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:26:51","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"decorazione-storia\"><span class=\"linea\"><\/span><span class=\"giglio\">\u269c<\/span><span class=\"linea\"><\/span><\/div><style>.decorazione-storia {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  gap: 12px;\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 auto 35px;\n  color: #B49A5A;\n}\n\n.decorazione-storia .linea {\n  width: 85px;\n  height: 1px;\n  background-color: #B49A5A;\n}\n\n.decorazione-storia .giglio {\n  font-size: 24px;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized is-style-default\" style=\"margin-right:60px;margin-left:60px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-748x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage photo of the Oreficeria F.lli Sessa shop window\" class=\"wp-image-21463\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.730495501544246;width:216px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-748x1024.jpg 748w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-768x1051.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-1123x1536.jpg 1123w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-1497x2048.jpg 1497w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-600x821.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-edited-scaled.jpg 1871w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The 1950s: a time of enthusiasm and a desire to build. These were two qualities that Mario Sessa certainly possessed, and on December 19, 1955, he opened a small business dedicated to the repair and sale of alarm clocks and watches.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">His professionalism, expertise, and passion for his work were quickly recognized by his customers, allowing the business to grow. This also led to the establishment of a workshop, where Mario passes on the culture and knowledge of the watchmaking craft to young apprentices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignright has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-gallery-is-layout-d23f3076 wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-left:0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"309\" data-id=\"19356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sessa1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"The historic Sessa shop front with the Omega sign\" class=\"wp-image-19356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sessa1-1.jpeg 417w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sessa1-1-300x222.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:38px;margin-bottom:38px\">In <strong>1966<\/strong>, his wife <strong>Marisa<\/strong> joined the business, and in <strong>1974<\/strong>, the store expanded with the opening of a second floor. During those same years, Mario earned the title of <strong>Diamond Expert<\/strong>, a testament to his ongoing commitment to professional development and his deep knowledge of the jewelry industry.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Upon his sudden passing in <strong>1977<\/strong>, his children <strong>Fabrizio<\/strong> and <strong>Rossana<\/strong> carried on his legacy and continued the family business with the same enthusiasm and dedication, strengthening over time the relationship of trust they had built with their customers.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>1994<\/strong>, following Marisa\u2019s passing, the jewelry store continued on its path thanks to the family\u2019s commitment. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Milan &quot;Bottega Storica&quot; (historic shop) plaque for Gioielleria Mario Sessa, 1955\" class=\"wp-image-21650\" style=\"width:161px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bottega-Storica-edited.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Regione Lombardia &quot;Negozi Storici&quot; (historic shops) recognition\" class=\"wp-image-21648\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500437292286164;width:120px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Negozio-Storico-Reg-Lombardia.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> The year <strong>2007 marked <\/strong>another important milestone: Daniela, Fabrizio\u2019s wife, took over the business from Rossana. That same year, the City of Milan recognized Gioielleria Mario Sessa as <strong>a Historic Shop<\/strong>. In <strong>2008<\/strong>, the <strong>business<\/strong> also received the prestigious <strong>\u201cHistoric Store<\/strong> \u201d designation from the Lombardy Region.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Training has always been one of the company\u2019s core values. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gold medal diploma from the Milan Chamber of Commerce for 56 years of activity\" class=\"wp-image-21651\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500237710373681;width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gioielleriasessamario.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diploma-con-Medaglia-Doro.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>2012, Fabrizio Sessa<\/strong> earned his <strong>Diamond Expert<\/strong> certification from <strong>CISGEM<\/strong>, and that same year, the Milan Chamber of Commerce awarded Gioielleria Mario Sessa the prestigious <strong>Milano Produttiva Award<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>June 2026<\/strong>, <strong>Valentina Sessa<\/strong> officially joined the company, marking the beginning of <strong>the<\/strong> family\u2019s <strong>third generation<\/strong>. She, too, chose to train at <strong>CISGEM<\/strong>, delving deeper into the study of diamonds and colored gemstones to acquire new skills and carry on a legacy that began more than seventy years ago.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Today, <strong>Mario Sessa Jewelry<\/strong> is the result of three generations united by the same values: <strong>passion, expertise, integrity, and trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A family story, serving its customers <strong>since 1955<\/strong>.<strong> <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u269c The 1950s: a time of enthusiasm and a desire to build. These were two qualities that Mario Sessa certainly possessed, and on December 19, 1955, he opened a small business dedicated to the repair and sale of alarm clocks and watches. 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