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Specimen: hand‑carved cameo in natural sardonica shell depicting a horse head, mounted in rhodium‑plated 925 silver, 45 cm chain, total weight 7 g, Italian artisan craftsmanship from Torre del Greco, for women.
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Necklace with a Sardonic Horse Cameo Hand-Engraved – Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship
Refined and exclusive handmade necklace adorned with a splendid **cameo in natural sardonica shell, entirely hand-engraved**, depicting a magnificent horse with an elegant profile and flowing mane, symbol of freedom, strength and nobility.
An original piece of jewelry rich in meaning, celebrating the beauty and pride of the horse through the ancient engraving tradition of Torre del Greco.
### THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED ENGRAVING
The centerpiece of the necklace is a magnificent **shaped cameo depicting the horse’s head in relief**, characterized by an extraordinary wealth of detail.
The horse is shown in profile, with the muzzle elegantly turned to the right, an intense yet serene gaze, and ears upright, expressing pride and nobility.
**Particularly fascinating is the long, wavy mane**, composed of soft locks finely incised that descend along the neck and end in elegant ornamental curls.
The precision in the modeling of the muzzle, eyes, and the waves of the mane gives depth, movement, and realism to the figure.
The ivory white of the engraving stands out from the natural brown tones of the sardonica shell, creating a refined chromatic contrast that enhances the subject’s three-dimensionality.
Every detail is completely handmade, making this cameo a small unique and unrepeatable work of art.
### MOUNTING IN 925 RHODIUM-PLATED SILVER
The cameo is enhanced by a distinctive **artistic wire mounting in 925 rhodium-plated silver**, characterized by sinuous lines that gently follow the natural shape of the shell.
The open and asymmetrical structure embraces the horse’s profile, highlighting the splendid mane and the depth of the engraving.
Small silver attachment points complete the mounting, creating an elegant balance between artisanal tradition and contemporary design.
The pendant features a **polished upper loop in 925 rhodium-plated silver** and is accompanied by a refined **chain with small decorative spherical elements**, which adds brightness and lightness to the composition.
### FEATURES
- Type: women’s necklace with artisanal cameo
- Cameo: natural sardonica shell
- Subject: horse head with a wavy mane
- Engraving: entirely handmade
- Craft: Italian artisanal, Torre del Greco
- Mounting: Rhodium-plated 925 silver
- Finish: silvered shiny
- Design: artistic wire mounting, open and sinuous
- Chain: fine link with decorative spherical elements
- Necklace length: about 45 cm
- Pendant dimensions: about 30 × 20 mm, including the loop
- Total weight: about 7 g
- Cameo color: ivory white on natural brown background
- Conditions: new, never worn
- Made in Italy
### SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE HORSE
The horse has always been considered a powerful symbol of **freedom, strength, courage, nobility, and determination**.
In ancient traditions it represents vital energy, independence, and the ability to face life’s challenges with elegance and pride.
Its flowing mane evokes movement, vitality, and a free spirit, while the serene gaze expresses balance, intelligence, and inner strength.
Wearing a cameo depicting a horse means carrying with you a symbol of **positive energy, perseverance, and the desire for freedom**.
**A particularly meaningful gift**, ideal for horse lovers, equestrian enthusiasts, and nature lovers, but also to wish strength, success, and determination to someone special.
### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEO
Each cameo is patiently hand-engraved according to the prestigious artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, a city renowned worldwide for excellence in shell and coral work.
The artisan leverages the different natural layers of the sardonica shell to achieve reliefs, shading, and color contrasts that enhance every detail.
The precision in crafting the mane, features, and decorations testifies to the engraver’s skill.
The manual workmanship and the natural characteristics of the shell make each piece unique and unrepeatable.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The necklace will be delivered in an **elegant gift box**, carefully protected during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor the shipment tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pick-up point.
**Combined shipping:** when bidding on multiple lots, it is advisable to select combined shipping before payment. Bundled lots may be shipped separately, with no possibility of refunding the related shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries the import of items made with certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are urged to check the current regulations in their country before bidding.
**An exclusive handmade creation, where the strength and nobility of the horse meet the extraordinary beauty of the hand-engraved cameo. A timeless, elegant jewel, symbol of freedom, courage, and determination, an authentic expression 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 TranslateNecklace with a Sardonic Horse Cameo Hand-Engraved – Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship
Refined and exclusive handmade necklace adorned with a splendid **cameo in natural sardonica shell, entirely hand-engraved**, depicting a magnificent horse with an elegant profile and flowing mane, symbol of freedom, strength and nobility.
An original piece of jewelry rich in meaning, celebrating the beauty and pride of the horse through the ancient engraving tradition of Torre del Greco.
### THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED ENGRAVING
The centerpiece of the necklace is a magnificent **shaped cameo depicting the horse’s head in relief**, characterized by an extraordinary wealth of detail.
The horse is shown in profile, with the muzzle elegantly turned to the right, an intense yet serene gaze, and ears upright, expressing pride and nobility.
**Particularly fascinating is the long, wavy mane**, composed of soft locks finely incised that descend along the neck and end in elegant ornamental curls.
The precision in the modeling of the muzzle, eyes, and the waves of the mane gives depth, movement, and realism to the figure.
The ivory white of the engraving stands out from the natural brown tones of the sardonica shell, creating a refined chromatic contrast that enhances the subject’s three-dimensionality.
Every detail is completely handmade, making this cameo a small unique and unrepeatable work of art.
### MOUNTING IN 925 RHODIUM-PLATED SILVER
The cameo is enhanced by a distinctive **artistic wire mounting in 925 rhodium-plated silver**, characterized by sinuous lines that gently follow the natural shape of the shell.
The open and asymmetrical structure embraces the horse’s profile, highlighting the splendid mane and the depth of the engraving.
Small silver attachment points complete the mounting, creating an elegant balance between artisanal tradition and contemporary design.
The pendant features a **polished upper loop in 925 rhodium-plated silver** and is accompanied by a refined **chain with small decorative spherical elements**, which adds brightness and lightness to the composition.
### FEATURES
- Type: women’s necklace with artisanal cameo
- Cameo: natural sardonica shell
- Subject: horse head with a wavy mane
- Engraving: entirely handmade
- Craft: Italian artisanal, Torre del Greco
- Mounting: Rhodium-plated 925 silver
- Finish: silvered shiny
- Design: artistic wire mounting, open and sinuous
- Chain: fine link with decorative spherical elements
- Necklace length: about 45 cm
- Pendant dimensions: about 30 × 20 mm, including the loop
- Total weight: about 7 g
- Cameo color: ivory white on natural brown background
- Conditions: new, never worn
- Made in Italy
### SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE HORSE
The horse has always been considered a powerful symbol of **freedom, strength, courage, nobility, and determination**.
In ancient traditions it represents vital energy, independence, and the ability to face life’s challenges with elegance and pride.
Its flowing mane evokes movement, vitality, and a free spirit, while the serene gaze expresses balance, intelligence, and inner strength.
Wearing a cameo depicting a horse means carrying with you a symbol of **positive energy, perseverance, and the desire for freedom**.
**A particularly meaningful gift**, ideal for horse lovers, equestrian enthusiasts, and nature lovers, but also to wish strength, success, and determination to someone special.
### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEO
Each cameo is patiently hand-engraved according to the prestigious artisanal tradition of Torre del Greco, a city renowned worldwide for excellence in shell and coral work.
The artisan leverages the different natural layers of the sardonica shell to achieve reliefs, shading, and color contrasts that enhance every detail.
The precision in crafting the mane, features, and decorations testifies to the engraver’s skill.
The manual workmanship and the natural characteristics of the shell make each piece unique and unrepeatable.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The necklace will be delivered in an **elegant gift box**, carefully protected during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor the shipment tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pick-up point.
**Combined shipping:** when bidding on multiple lots, it is advisable to select combined shipping before payment. Bundled lots may be shipped separately, with no possibility of refunding the related shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries the import of items made with certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are urged to check the current regulations in their country before bidding.
**An exclusive handmade creation, where the strength and nobility of the horse meet the extraordinary beauty of the hand-engraved cameo. A timeless, elegant jewel, symbol of freedom, courage, and determination, an authentic expression 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 TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
7 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Length
45 cm
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