Sterling Silver 925 - Pendant - Italian craftsmanship
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Handcrafted Italian earrings with a hand-carved sardonyx cameo featuring a sunflower motif, in 925 silver plated with yellow gold, with a length of 25 mm, width 60 mm, weight 7 g, made in Torre del Greco, Italy.
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**Artisan Sardonic Shell Cameo Drop Earrings – 925 Silver Plated in Yellow Gold**
Elegant drop earrings made in **Torre del Greco**, a city recognized worldwide as the capital of cameo and Mediterranean Red Coral craftsmanship. A piece that expresses the tradition and excellence of Italian artisanship, entirely handmade by master engravers.
Each earring is embellished with a refined **hand-engraved Sardonic 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 hues of the sardonic shell.
The mount in **925 Silver plated in yellow gold** enhances the cameo with a modern and refined style, while the two-element pendant design adds movement and lightness, making these earrings ideal for both elegant occasions and everyday wear.
Each cameo is unique and unrepeatable: the natural veins of the shell and the entirely manual craftsmanship make each piece different from any other.
**Specifications**
• Hand-engraved Sardonic cameo
• Motif: Stylized sunflower
• Cameo material: Madagascarian shell
• Mount: 925 Silver plated in yellow gold
• Closure: Lever-back (ear wire)
• Dimensions: 6 × 2.5 cm
• Weight: approximately 21 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 rich in meaning as well as in elegant beauty.
**Torre del Greco Craftsmanship**
Each cameo is hand-engraved according to the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, where this craft has been handed down for generations. No two cameos are identical: every engraving is the result of the artisan’s skill and the natural characteristics of the shell, making each creation a true Made in Italy unique piece.
**Packaging and Shipping**
The earrings will be delivered in an elegant gift box, carefully packed to ensure maximum protection during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping with SDA or UPS.
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is unavailable, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If bidding on multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs will not be refundable.
Bidders should be aware that in some countries the importation of items 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 Translate**Artisan Sardonic Shell Cameo Drop Earrings – 925 Silver Plated in Yellow Gold**
Elegant drop earrings made in **Torre del Greco**, a city recognized worldwide as the capital of cameo and Mediterranean Red Coral craftsmanship. A piece that expresses the tradition and excellence of Italian artisanship, entirely handmade by master engravers.
Each earring is embellished with a refined **hand-engraved Sardonic 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 hues of the sardonic shell.
The mount in **925 Silver plated in yellow gold** enhances the cameo with a modern and refined style, while the two-element pendant design adds movement and lightness, making these earrings ideal for both elegant occasions and everyday wear.
Each cameo is unique and unrepeatable: the natural veins of the shell and the entirely manual craftsmanship make each piece different from any other.
**Specifications**
• Hand-engraved Sardonic cameo
• Motif: Stylized sunflower
• Cameo material: Madagascarian shell
• Mount: 925 Silver plated in yellow gold
• Closure: Lever-back (ear wire)
• Dimensions: 6 × 2.5 cm
• Weight: approximately 21 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 rich in meaning as well as in elegant beauty.
**Torre del Greco Craftsmanship**
Each cameo is hand-engraved according to the ancient artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, where this craft has been handed down for generations. No two cameos are identical: every engraving is the result of the artisan’s skill and the natural characteristics of the shell, making each creation a true Made in Italy unique piece.
**Packaging and Shipping**
The earrings will be delivered in an elegant gift box, carefully packed to ensure maximum protection during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping with SDA or UPS.
Please check the shipment tracking. If the recipient is unavailable, the package may be left at a pickup point; if not collected, it will be returned to the sender.
If bidding on multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping at checkout. If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs will not be refundable.
Bidders should be aware that in some countries the importation of items 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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