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Handmade Italian necklace featuring a hand-carved sardonic Medusa cameo in 925 silver plated with yellow gold, set with white zircons, weighing about 10 g and length 45 cm.
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Sardonyx Cameo Medusa Necklace in 925 Silver Plated Yellow Gold – Timeless Myth, Power, and Allure
Remarkable handmade necklace adorned with a magnificent handcrafted Sardonyx cameo engraving of the famous Medusa, one of the most fascinating and mysterious figures of Greek mythology. The refined face of the Gorgon is skillfully carved, highlighting every detail of her expression, the hair, and decorative elements that make this jewelry a true work of art to wear.
The cameo is enhanced by a special wire setting in 925 silver plated with yellow gold, completed by bright white zircons that further exalt its elegance and preciousness.
### The Meaning of Medusa
In Greek mythology, Medusa represents strength, protection, transformation, and female power. Over the centuries, her image has been used as an apotropaic symbol, capable of warding off negative energies and protecting the wearer. Today she is considered an icon of character, independence, and timeless charm.
### Product Features:
* Material: Hand-engraved Sardonyx cameo, white zircons, and 925 silver plated with yellow gold
* Subject: Mythological Medusa
* Pendant size: about 3.5 x 2.9 cm
* Necklace length: 45 cm
* Mounting: Special wire work
* Total weight: About 10 grams
* Finish: Shiny yellow gold
* Condition: New, never worn
### A Unique Piece of Italian Craftsmanship
Each cameo is hand-engraved following the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, transforming every creation into a unique, unrepeatable piece. The natural shades of the sardonyx shell add depth and realism to the engraving, while the mounting in silver plated with yellow gold enhances the strong personality of the depicted subject.
This necklace represents the perfect meeting point between art, myth, and high Italian craftsmanship, ideal for collectors and lovers of jewelry with great symbolic value.
### Packaging and Shipping
* Elegant packaging included, perfect for a special gift
* Tracked and insured shipping with SDA or UPS for safe and speedy delivery
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If multiple lots are won, consider selecting combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be reimbursed.
Don’t miss this exclusive creation! Place your bid and add to your collection an authentic masterpiece of Italian cameos, where the power of Greek mythology meets the timeless elegance of Torre del Greco craftsmanship.
Seller's Story
My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving.
Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art.
I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence.
Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
Translated by Google TranslateSardonyx Cameo Medusa Necklace in 925 Silver Plated Yellow Gold – Timeless Myth, Power, and Allure
Remarkable handmade necklace adorned with a magnificent handcrafted Sardonyx cameo engraving of the famous Medusa, one of the most fascinating and mysterious figures of Greek mythology. The refined face of the Gorgon is skillfully carved, highlighting every detail of her expression, the hair, and decorative elements that make this jewelry a true work of art to wear.
The cameo is enhanced by a special wire setting in 925 silver plated with yellow gold, completed by bright white zircons that further exalt its elegance and preciousness.
### The Meaning of Medusa
In Greek mythology, Medusa represents strength, protection, transformation, and female power. Over the centuries, her image has been used as an apotropaic symbol, capable of warding off negative energies and protecting the wearer. Today she is considered an icon of character, independence, and timeless charm.
### Product Features:
* Material: Hand-engraved Sardonyx cameo, white zircons, and 925 silver plated with yellow gold
* Subject: Mythological Medusa
* Pendant size: about 3.5 x 2.9 cm
* Necklace length: 45 cm
* Mounting: Special wire work
* Total weight: About 10 grams
* Finish: Shiny yellow gold
* Condition: New, never worn
### A Unique Piece of Italian Craftsmanship
Each cameo is hand-engraved following the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, transforming every creation into a unique, unrepeatable piece. The natural shades of the sardonyx shell add depth and realism to the engraving, while the mounting in silver plated with yellow gold enhances the strong personality of the depicted subject.
This necklace represents the perfect meeting point between art, myth, and high Italian craftsmanship, ideal for collectors and lovers of jewelry with great symbolic value.
### Packaging and Shipping
* Elegant packaging included, perfect for a special gift
* Tracked and insured shipping with SDA or UPS for safe and speedy delivery
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If multiple lots are won, consider selecting combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be reimbursed.
Don’t miss this exclusive creation! Place your bid and add to your collection an authentic masterpiece of Italian cameos, where the power of Greek mythology meets the timeless elegance of Torre del Greco craftsmanship.
Seller's Story
My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving.
Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art.
I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence.
Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
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Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
10 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Length
45 cm
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