Silver - Necklace with pendant - Italian craftsmanship
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**Necklace with Hand-Carved Sardonyx Cameo of a Kitten and Butterfly – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Zirconias – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship**
An elegant and exclusive handcrafted necklace, adorned with a beautiful **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-carved**, depicting an elegant long-haired kitten accompanied by a delicate butterfly and refined decorative motifs.
A jewel with romantic, timeless charm that celebrates the love of animals and the excellence of Torre del Greco’s ancient carving art.
**THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED CARVING**
The centerpiece of the necklace is a magnificent oval sardonyx shell cameo, featuring a **kitten with a thick coat, finely carved in relief**.
The feline is depicted sitting, its body turned to the side and its little face turned toward the viewer. Its pointed ears, expressive eyes, and carefully carved long fur lend the figure depth and realism.
**Beside the kitten is a charming butterfly with its wings spread**, while elegant scrollwork frames the composition, adding movement and harmony.
The ivory-white figures stand out against the shell’s natural brown background, creating a captivating color contrast that highlights the precision of the hand-carving.
Every detail makes this cameo a small work of art, unique and one of a kind.
**RHODIUM-PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER SETTING AND ZIRCONIAS**
The cameo is enhanced by an elegant **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with a bright silver finish.
The frame follows the shell’s natural outline, with a distinctive faceted edge that adds sparkle and elegance.
The **top bail is adorned with sparkling white zirconias**, while the delicate chain, with small decorative spherical elements, completes the jewel with a light and refined touch.
**FEATURES**
• Type: women’s necklace with handcrafted cameo\
• Cameo: natural sardonyx shell\
• Design: long-haired kitten with butterfly and decorative motifs\
• Carving: entirely hand-carved\
• Craftsmanship: Italian artisan-made, Torre del Greco\
• Setting: rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver\
• Finish: polished silver\
• Design: shaped oval frame with faceted edge\
• Decorative stones: sparkling white zirconias\
• Bail: adorned with white zirconias\
• Chain: fine chain with small spherical elements\
• Necklace length: approx. 45 cm\
• Pendant dimensions: approx. 40 × 25 mm, including bail\
• Total weight: approx. 9 g\
• Cameo color: ivory white on a natural brown background\
• Condition: new, never worn\
• Made in Italy
**MEANING OF THE KITTEN AND BUTTERFLY**
The cat is traditionally a symbol of **elegance, independence, intuition, and protection**, while the butterfly represents **transformation, rebirth, freedom, and hope**.
Together, these two subjects create a delicate composition evoking harmony between nature, beauty, and freedom.
A jewel rich in meaning, perfect as a **good-luck charm and gift idea for cat and animal lovers**, and also ideal for celebrating a special bond.
**THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS**
Cameo carving is one of Italy’s most prestigious artisan traditions.
In Torre del Greco, a city known throughout the world for its shell and coral craftsmanship, this ancient art has been passed down through generations.
Each cameo is patiently carved by hand, making use of the natural layers of the sardonyx shell to create relief, shading, and refined color contrasts.
The precision in rendering the kitten’s coat, the butterfly’s wings, and the decorative motifs bears witness to the carver’s skill.
The shell’s natural characteristics and the handmade process make every piece unique and one of a kind.
**PACKAGING AND SHIPPING**
The necklace will be delivered in elegant gift packaging, carefully protected during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
We recommend tracking your shipment. If the recipient is unavailable, the parcel may be left at a pickup point.
If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting **combined shipping before payment**. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, and the related shipping costs cannot be refunded.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before taking part in the auction.
**An exclusive handcrafted creation where the elegance of a kitten meets the delicacy of a butterfly and the beauty of a hand-carved cameo. A refined, timeless jewel and 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-Carved Sardonyx Cameo of a Kitten and Butterfly – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Zirconias – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship**
An elegant and exclusive handcrafted necklace, adorned with a beautiful **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-carved**, depicting an elegant long-haired kitten accompanied by a delicate butterfly and refined decorative motifs.
A jewel with romantic, timeless charm that celebrates the love of animals and the excellence of Torre del Greco’s ancient carving art.
**THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED CARVING**
The centerpiece of the necklace is a magnificent oval sardonyx shell cameo, featuring a **kitten with a thick coat, finely carved in relief**.
The feline is depicted sitting, its body turned to the side and its little face turned toward the viewer. Its pointed ears, expressive eyes, and carefully carved long fur lend the figure depth and realism.
**Beside the kitten is a charming butterfly with its wings spread**, while elegant scrollwork frames the composition, adding movement and harmony.
The ivory-white figures stand out against the shell’s natural brown background, creating a captivating color contrast that highlights the precision of the hand-carving.
Every detail makes this cameo a small work of art, unique and one of a kind.
**RHODIUM-PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER SETTING AND ZIRCONIAS**
The cameo is enhanced by an elegant **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with a bright silver finish.
The frame follows the shell’s natural outline, with a distinctive faceted edge that adds sparkle and elegance.
The **top bail is adorned with sparkling white zirconias**, while the delicate chain, with small decorative spherical elements, completes the jewel with a light and refined touch.
**FEATURES**
• Type: women’s necklace with handcrafted cameo\
• Cameo: natural sardonyx shell\
• Design: long-haired kitten with butterfly and decorative motifs\
• Carving: entirely hand-carved\
• Craftsmanship: Italian artisan-made, Torre del Greco\
• Setting: rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver\
• Finish: polished silver\
• Design: shaped oval frame with faceted edge\
• Decorative stones: sparkling white zirconias\
• Bail: adorned with white zirconias\
• Chain: fine chain with small spherical elements\
• Necklace length: approx. 45 cm\
• Pendant dimensions: approx. 40 × 25 mm, including bail\
• Total weight: approx. 9 g\
• Cameo color: ivory white on a natural brown background\
• Condition: new, never worn\
• Made in Italy
**MEANING OF THE KITTEN AND BUTTERFLY**
The cat is traditionally a symbol of **elegance, independence, intuition, and protection**, while the butterfly represents **transformation, rebirth, freedom, and hope**.
Together, these two subjects create a delicate composition evoking harmony between nature, beauty, and freedom.
A jewel rich in meaning, perfect as a **good-luck charm and gift idea for cat and animal lovers**, and also ideal for celebrating a special bond.
**THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS**
Cameo carving is one of Italy’s most prestigious artisan traditions.
In Torre del Greco, a city known throughout the world for its shell and coral craftsmanship, this ancient art has been passed down through generations.
Each cameo is patiently carved by hand, making use of the natural layers of the sardonyx shell to create relief, shading, and refined color contrasts.
The precision in rendering the kitten’s coat, the butterfly’s wings, and the decorative motifs bears witness to the carver’s skill.
The shell’s natural characteristics and the handmade process make every piece unique and one of a kind.
**PACKAGING AND SHIPPING**
The necklace will be delivered in elegant gift packaging, carefully protected during transit.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
We recommend tracking your shipment. If the recipient is unavailable, the parcel may be left at a pickup point.
If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting **combined shipping before payment**. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, and the related shipping costs cannot be refunded.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before taking part in the auction.
**An exclusive handcrafted creation where the elegance of a kitten meets the delicacy of a butterfly and the beauty of a hand-carved cameo. A refined, timeless jewel and 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
9 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Length
45 cm
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