Silver - Necklace with pendant - Italian craftsmanship
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This 45 cm Italian necklace features a hand-carved sardonyx shell cameo made in Torre del Greco, set in rhodium-plated 925 silver with white zirconia and weighing 8 g.
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## Necklace with Hand-Engraved Sardonyx Shell Cameo of a Classical Lady – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia – Made in Italy
Refined handcrafted necklace featuring a **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-engraved in Torre del Greco**, depicting an elegant classical lady with a delicate feminine profile.
A jewel that celebrates the beauty and refinement of the female figures of classical art.
### THE CAMEO AND ITS ENGRAVING
The cameo depicts a **classical lady with delicate features**, her eyes half-closed and her expression sweet and serene.
Her elaborate hairstyle, composed of **soft waves and finely carved curls**, is embellished with a small ornament at the top.
The ivory-white figure stands out against the shell's natural brown background, creating an elegant contrast that enhances the depth of the engraving.
### RHODIUM-PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER SETTING
The cameo is framed by a refined **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with a shaped, faceted edge that follows the shell's profile harmoniously.
The **top bail is embellished with white cubic zirconia**, while a delicate rope-style chain completes the jewel.
### FEATURES
- **Type:** women's necklace with handcrafted cameo
- **Cameo:** natural sardonyx shell
- **Subject:** classical lady, feminine profile
- **Engraving:** entirely hand-carved
- **Craftsmanship:** Torre del Greco, Italy
- **Setting:** rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver
- **Decorative stones:** white cubic zirconia on the bail
- **Chain:** braided rope style
- **Necklace length:** approximately 45 cm
- **Pendant dimensions:** approximately 4 × 2.2 cm, including the bail
- **Total weight:** approximately 8 g
- **Cameo color:** ivory white on a natural brown background
- **Condition:** new, never worn
- **Made in Italy**
### SYMBOLIC MEANING
The classical lady traditionally represents **beauty, grace, femininity, and elegance**.
Her harmonious profile and serene expression evoke balance, delicacy, and inner refinement.
An artistically captivating subject, ideal as a **special gift celebrating feminine beauty and uniqueness**.
### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS
Made according to Torre del Greco's ancient engraving tradition, the cameo makes use of the natural layers of the sardonyx shell to create refined reliefs and color contrasts.
The handcrafting process makes each piece unique.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The necklace will be delivered in **elegant gift packaging**, carefully protected during transit.
Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via SDA or UPS courier.
We recommend monitoring the tracking information. If no one is available to receive the parcel, it may be left at a collection point.
**Combined shipping:** if you win multiple lots, select combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no possibility of a refund of shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
The import of certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check their country's regulations before participating in the auction.
**A refined jewel that celebrates feminine beauty through the art of hand-engraved cameos, enhanced by the brilliance of rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver. 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 Translate## Necklace with Hand-Engraved Sardonyx Shell Cameo of a Classical Lady – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia – Made in Italy
Refined handcrafted necklace featuring a **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-engraved in Torre del Greco**, depicting an elegant classical lady with a delicate feminine profile.
A jewel that celebrates the beauty and refinement of the female figures of classical art.
### THE CAMEO AND ITS ENGRAVING
The cameo depicts a **classical lady with delicate features**, her eyes half-closed and her expression sweet and serene.
Her elaborate hairstyle, composed of **soft waves and finely carved curls**, is embellished with a small ornament at the top.
The ivory-white figure stands out against the shell's natural brown background, creating an elegant contrast that enhances the depth of the engraving.
### RHODIUM-PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER SETTING
The cameo is framed by a refined **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with a shaped, faceted edge that follows the shell's profile harmoniously.
The **top bail is embellished with white cubic zirconia**, while a delicate rope-style chain completes the jewel.
### FEATURES
- **Type:** women's necklace with handcrafted cameo
- **Cameo:** natural sardonyx shell
- **Subject:** classical lady, feminine profile
- **Engraving:** entirely hand-carved
- **Craftsmanship:** Torre del Greco, Italy
- **Setting:** rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver
- **Decorative stones:** white cubic zirconia on the bail
- **Chain:** braided rope style
- **Necklace length:** approximately 45 cm
- **Pendant dimensions:** approximately 4 × 2.2 cm, including the bail
- **Total weight:** approximately 8 g
- **Cameo color:** ivory white on a natural brown background
- **Condition:** new, never worn
- **Made in Italy**
### SYMBOLIC MEANING
The classical lady traditionally represents **beauty, grace, femininity, and elegance**.
Her harmonious profile and serene expression evoke balance, delicacy, and inner refinement.
An artistically captivating subject, ideal as a **special gift celebrating feminine beauty and uniqueness**.
### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS
Made according to Torre del Greco's ancient engraving tradition, the cameo makes use of the natural layers of the sardonyx shell to create refined reliefs and color contrasts.
The handcrafting process makes each piece unique.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The necklace will be delivered in **elegant gift packaging**, carefully protected during transit.
Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via SDA or UPS courier.
We recommend monitoring the tracking information. If no one is available to receive the parcel, it may be left at a collection point.
**Combined shipping:** if you win multiple lots, select combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no possibility of a refund of shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
The import of certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check their country's regulations before participating in the auction.
**A refined jewel that celebrates feminine beauty through the art of hand-engraved cameos, enhanced by the brilliance of rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver. 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.
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Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
8 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Length
45 cm
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