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Posso vedere il vostro catalogo?

Can I see your catalogue?

Pronunciation

'Catalogo' — ca-TA-lo-go. Four syllables.

When to use it

Ask when you want to browse more options than are on display, or when you want to order something not in stock. Many Italian jewellers have catalogues from manufacturers and can order items.

What it means

'Il vostro catalogo' = your catalogue ('vostro' for 'voi' — addresses the shop). Jewellers in Italy often work with external suppliers and manufacturers. Seeing the catalogue opens up a much wider selection than the display cases suggest.

Variations

Avete un sito dove posso vedere la collezione?

Do you have a website where I can see the collection?

Digital alternative.

Posso sfogliare il catalogo?

Can I browse through the catalogue?

'Sfogliare' = to leaf through.

Riuscite a ordinare qualcosa che non è in esposizione?

Can you order something that is not on display?

Direct order request.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Non vedo esattamente quello che cerco. Posso vedere il vostro catalogo? Gioielliere: Certo — abbiamo anche il catalogo del nostro fornitore di Valenza. Cliente: Perfetto. Cerco un bracciale tennis in diamanti. Gioielliere: Guardi questa pagina — abbiamo tre modelli ordinabili.

Customer: I don't see exactly what I am looking for. Can I see your catalogue? Jeweller: Of course — we also have the catalogue from our supplier in Valenza. Customer: Perfect. I am looking for a diamond tennis bracelet. Jeweller: Look at this page — we have three models that can be ordered.

Cultural Note

Valenza, in the Piedmont region, is Italy's foremost fine jewellery production centre and home to over 1,000 goldsmith workshops. Buying through a jeweller connected to Valenza suppliers gives access to wholesale-quality fine jewellery at competitive prices.