luv2ctheworld, the SIS owns a factory which produces costume jewelry so if you show up with a few real trinkets which she can copy I am certain she will be happy to show you around Milan.
They don't have to be extravagant. A diamond necklace from Tiffany's and an emerald and ruby encrusted bracelet from Cartier's should suffice.
Alex, I'm glad you thought the first part of the report was funny. The next part is a tragedy -- tonight I am flying MXP-TLV in Alitalia coach.