Silver - Necklace with pendant - Italian craftsmanship
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**Rope Necklace with Large Vintage Victorian-Style Cameo – Pendant and Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver Plated with Yellow Gold**
Elegant and refined women's necklace featuring a **large hand-carved natural shell cameo**, inspired by the romantic charm and elegance of Victorian-era jewelry.
The centerpiece is a stunning, generously sized oval cameo, featuring a refined raised carving depicting a **woman's profile with an elaborate hairstyle**, adorned with curls, floral details, and delicate ornaments.
The female figure, carved in the shell's ivory-white tones, emerges elegantly from the natural brown background, creating a captivating color contrast that highlights the depth and precision of the carving.
The hair is particularly intricately worked, styled in soft curls and decorated with small flowers. The delicate face, the necklace carved around the neck, and the floral bouquet accompanying the bust attest to the extraordinary attention to detail found in the carving tradition of Torre del Greco.
**The 925 sterling silver setting, plated with yellow gold,** features a refined ornamental twisted-cord border that frames the cameo, enhancing its classic character and Victorian style.
The piece is completed by an elegant **45 cm rope-style chain**, featuring a twisted design that adds shimmer and movement.
**TWO-IN-ONE: PENDANT AND BROOCH**
One of the most appealing features of this creation is its versatility.
The cameo has a dedicated pin clasp on the back, allowing it to be worn in two different ways:
- **As a necklace:** a striking pendant with vintage charm, perfect for accentuating the neckline.
- **As a brooch:** an elegant accessory to wear on jackets, coats, dresses, or scarves, evoking the refined style of Victorian jewelry.
Two ways to wear a single piece of jewelry, designed for those who love classic elegance and accessories with a strong personality.
**FEATURES**
• Type: cameo necklace, also wearable as a brooch
• Cameo: hand-carved natural shell
• Subject: woman's profile with an elaborate hairstyle and floral decorations
• Style: vintage, Victorian-inspired
• Cameo colors: ivory white on a natural brown background
• Setting: 925 sterling silver plated with yellow gold
• Setting detail: ornamental twisted border
• Chain: twisted rope-style chain
• Necklace length: approximately 45 cm
• Cameo dimensions including setting: approximately 4.7 × 3.7 cm
• Total weight: approximately 16.5 g
• Back fastening: pin with catch
• Craftsmanship: hand-carving from Torre del Greco
• Condition: new, vintage design
**THE ART OF THE CAMEO AND VICTORIAN CHARM**
The cameo represents one of the most prestigious expressions of Italian craftsmanship.
In Torre del Greco, the art of carving shell has been passed down through generations, transforming natural materials into genuine sculptural miniatures.
Hand-carving produces refined reliefs and extraordinary details, making use of the shell's different color layers.
This particular cameo evokes the elegance of Victorian jewelry, renowned for its female profiles, floral decorations, and richly ornamented settings.
Its substantial size and the option to wear it as a brooch give this piece a distinctive character, ideal for lovers of classic style, vintage jewelry, and Italian craftsmanship.
**PACKAGING AND SHIPPING**
The necklace will be delivered in elegant gift packaging, complete with a certificate of authenticity, and carefully protected to preserve every detail during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
We recommend tracking the shipment. If the recipient is unavailable, the parcel may be left at a collection point.
If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no refund of the corresponding shipping costs.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shell may be subject to customs restrictions.
Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.
**A striking and captivating piece of jewelry, where the beauty of a hand-carved cameo meets the romantic elegance of Victorian style. A refined, timeless creation and an expression of the authentic craft tradition of Torre del Greco.**
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**Rope Necklace with Large Vintage Victorian-Style Cameo – Pendant and Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver Plated with Yellow Gold**
Elegant and refined women's necklace featuring a **large hand-carved natural shell cameo**, inspired by the romantic charm and elegance of Victorian-era jewelry.
The centerpiece is a stunning, generously sized oval cameo, featuring a refined raised carving depicting a **woman's profile with an elaborate hairstyle**, adorned with curls, floral details, and delicate ornaments.
The female figure, carved in the shell's ivory-white tones, emerges elegantly from the natural brown background, creating a captivating color contrast that highlights the depth and precision of the carving.
The hair is particularly intricately worked, styled in soft curls and decorated with small flowers. The delicate face, the necklace carved around the neck, and the floral bouquet accompanying the bust attest to the extraordinary attention to detail found in the carving tradition of Torre del Greco.
**The 925 sterling silver setting, plated with yellow gold,** features a refined ornamental twisted-cord border that frames the cameo, enhancing its classic character and Victorian style.
The piece is completed by an elegant **45 cm rope-style chain**, featuring a twisted design that adds shimmer and movement.
**TWO-IN-ONE: PENDANT AND BROOCH**
One of the most appealing features of this creation is its versatility.
The cameo has a dedicated pin clasp on the back, allowing it to be worn in two different ways:
- **As a necklace:** a striking pendant with vintage charm, perfect for accentuating the neckline.
- **As a brooch:** an elegant accessory to wear on jackets, coats, dresses, or scarves, evoking the refined style of Victorian jewelry.
Two ways to wear a single piece of jewelry, designed for those who love classic elegance and accessories with a strong personality.
**FEATURES**
• Type: cameo necklace, also wearable as a brooch
• Cameo: hand-carved natural shell
• Subject: woman's profile with an elaborate hairstyle and floral decorations
• Style: vintage, Victorian-inspired
• Cameo colors: ivory white on a natural brown background
• Setting: 925 sterling silver plated with yellow gold
• Setting detail: ornamental twisted border
• Chain: twisted rope-style chain
• Necklace length: approximately 45 cm
• Cameo dimensions including setting: approximately 4.7 × 3.7 cm
• Total weight: approximately 16.5 g
• Back fastening: pin with catch
• Craftsmanship: hand-carving from Torre del Greco
• Condition: new, vintage design
**THE ART OF THE CAMEO AND VICTORIAN CHARM**
The cameo represents one of the most prestigious expressions of Italian craftsmanship.
In Torre del Greco, the art of carving shell has been passed down through generations, transforming natural materials into genuine sculptural miniatures.
Hand-carving produces refined reliefs and extraordinary details, making use of the shell's different color layers.
This particular cameo evokes the elegance of Victorian jewelry, renowned for its female profiles, floral decorations, and richly ornamented settings.
Its substantial size and the option to wear it as a brooch give this piece a distinctive character, ideal for lovers of classic style, vintage jewelry, and Italian craftsmanship.
**PACKAGING AND SHIPPING**
The necklace will be delivered in elegant gift packaging, complete with a certificate of authenticity, and carefully protected to preserve every detail during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
We recommend tracking the shipment. If the recipient is unavailable, the parcel may be left at a collection point.
If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no refund of the corresponding shipping costs.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shell may be subject to customs restrictions.
Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.
**A striking and captivating piece of jewelry, where the beauty of a hand-carved cameo meets the romantic elegance of Victorian style. A refined, timeless creation and an expression of the authentic craft tradition of Torre del Greco.**
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
16.5 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Length
45 cm
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