Sterling Silver 925 - Pendant - Italian craftsmanship
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Handcrafted drop earrings in rhodium‑plated 925 silver, featuring a hand‑carved sardonyx cameo with a sunflower motif, made in Torre del Greco, Italy.
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Handmade Sardonyx Cameo Ornate Earrings – Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver
Elegant dangling earrings made in Torre del Greco, a city world-renowned as the capital of cameo carving and Mediterranean Red Coral. A jewel that expresses the tradition and excellence of Italian craftsmanship, entirely handmade by master engravers.
Each earring is embellished with a refined hand-carved sardonyx cameo, depicting a delicate floral motif inspired by the sunflower. The engraving highlights every petal with extraordinary precision, creating an elegant contrast between the natural shades of the sardonyx shell.
The setting in rhodium-plated 925 silver enhances the cameo with a modern, refined style, while the two-piece dangling design adds movement and lightness, making these earrings ideal for both formal occasions and everyday wear.
Each cameo is unique and unrepeatable: the natural veining of the shell and the entirely manual workmanship make each piece different from any other.
Features
• Hand-carved sardonyx cameo entirely by hand
• Motif: stylized sunflower
• Cameo material: Madagascan shell
• Setting: Rhodium-plated 925 silver
• Closure: Ear hook
• Dimensions: 6 × 2.5 cm
• Weight: about 16 grams
• Handcrafted in Torre del Greco (Italy)
The Meaning of the Cameo
The sunflower is a symbol of light, positive energy, vitality and prosperity. It has always represented optimism and inner strength, making these earrings a piece of jewelry rich in meaning as well as great elegance.
Torre del Greco Craftsmanship
Each cameo is hand-carved entirely by hand according to the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, where this workmanship has been handed down through generations. No cameo is identical to another: every engraving is the result of the artisan’s skill and the natural characteristics of the shell, making every creation a true unique Made in Italy piece.
Packaging and Shipping
The earrings will be delivered in an elegant gift box, carefully packaged to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping with SDA or UPS courier.
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is not present, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If multiple lots are won, please choose combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be refunded.
Bidders should be aware that in some countries the import of objects derived from protected species may be restricted, even when accompanied by the required documentation. By placing a bid, the buyer declares that they are aware of the customs regulations in force in their country.
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 TranslateHandmade Sardonyx Cameo Ornate Earrings – Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver
Elegant dangling earrings made in Torre del Greco, a city world-renowned as the capital of cameo carving and Mediterranean Red Coral. A jewel that expresses the tradition and excellence of Italian craftsmanship, entirely handmade by master engravers.
Each earring is embellished with a refined hand-carved sardonyx cameo, depicting a delicate floral motif inspired by the sunflower. The engraving highlights every petal with extraordinary precision, creating an elegant contrast between the natural shades of the sardonyx shell.
The setting in rhodium-plated 925 silver enhances the cameo with a modern, refined style, while the two-piece dangling design adds movement and lightness, making these earrings ideal for both formal occasions and everyday wear.
Each cameo is unique and unrepeatable: the natural veining of the shell and the entirely manual workmanship make each piece different from any other.
Features
• Hand-carved sardonyx cameo entirely by hand
• Motif: stylized sunflower
• Cameo material: Madagascan shell
• Setting: Rhodium-plated 925 silver
• Closure: Ear hook
• Dimensions: 6 × 2.5 cm
• Weight: about 16 grams
• Handcrafted in Torre del Greco (Italy)
The Meaning of the Cameo
The sunflower is a symbol of light, positive energy, vitality and prosperity. It has always represented optimism and inner strength, making these earrings a piece of jewelry rich in meaning as well as great elegance.
Torre del Greco Craftsmanship
Each cameo is hand-carved entirely by hand according to the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, where this workmanship has been handed down through generations. No cameo is identical to another: every engraving is the result of the artisan’s skill and the natural characteristics of the shell, making every creation a true unique Made in Italy piece.
Packaging and Shipping
The earrings will be delivered in an elegant gift box, carefully packaged to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping with SDA or UPS courier.
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is not present, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If multiple lots are won, please choose combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be refunded.
Bidders should be aware that in some countries the import of objects derived from protected species may be restricted, even when accompanied by the required documentation. By placing a bid, the buyer declares that they are aware of the customs regulations in force in their country.
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
Sterling Silver 925
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
7 g
Condition
New
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Width
60 mm
Length
25 mm
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