Silver - Ring - Italian craftsmanship

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## Adjustable Ring with Hand-Carved Sun and Moon Cameo – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship

Refined and original **handcrafted ring in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver**, adorned with a splendid **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-carved**, depicting the Sun and Moon, symbols of harmony between light and darkness, day and night.

A jewel with a mysterious, romantic charm, combining the ancient engraving tradition of Torre del Greco with an artistic, elegant design rich in meaning.

### THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED CARVING

The centerpiece of the ring is a magnificent cameo depicting **two human faces, the Sun and the Moon, delicately joined in a single composition**.

The Moon, represented by an elegant crescent with a serene face, harmoniously embraces the Sun, whose gentle expression and sinuous rays extend along the outer profile.

The wavy lines of the sun's rays create movement and depth, while the delicate features of the two faces convey balance and serenity.

The figures' ivory-white color stands out against the shell's natural brown shades, highlighting the precision of the artisan carving.

The distinctive **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with its shaped, faceted edge, faithfully follows the cameo's outline, accentuating its shape and adding radiance to the design.

The band has an elegant open, **adjustable** design, allowing the ring to fit different finger sizes.

### FEATURES

- Type: women's ring with handcrafted cameo
- Cameo: natural sardonyx shell
- Subject: Sun and Moon with human faces
- Carving: entirely hand-carved
- Setting: rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver
- Finish: polished silver
- Design: shaped with a faceted edge
- Ring size: adjustable
- Cameo dimensions: approx. 26 × 22 mm
- Total weight: approx. 8 grams
- Cameo color: ivory white on a natural brown background
- Craftsmanship: Italian artisan-made, Torre del Greco
- Condition: new, never worn
- Made in Italy

### SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE SUN AND MOON

The Sun and Moon represent the eternal union of opposites and the perfect balance between two complementary energies.

**The Sun** symbolizes life, strength, energy, positivity, and rebirth, while **the Moon** represents intuition, sensitivity, mystery, and inner harmony.

Together, they express **balance, eternal love, union, and complementarity**, reminding us that light and darkness, day and night, are inseparable parts of life.

A jewel with deep symbolic meaning, ideal as a **good-luck charm or special gift**, perfect for celebrating an important and lasting bond.

### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS

Each cameo is patiently hand-carved in keeping with the prestigious artisan tradition of **Torre del Greco**, a city known worldwide for excellence in shell and coral craftsmanship.

The artisan uses the shell's different natural layers to create refined reliefs and color contrasts, giving the figures depth and dimension.

The shell's natural characteristics and the handmade process make each piece unique and one of a kind.

### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

The ring will be delivered in **elegant gift packaging**, carefully protected during transport.

Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via the professional courier services SDA or UPS.

We recommend monitoring the shipment tracking. 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, with no possibility of a refund of the corresponding shipping costs.

### IMPORTANT NOTE

In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are encouraged to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.

**An exclusive handcrafted jewel, where the Sun and Moon meet in timeless harmony. A symbol of love, balance, and complementarity, enhanced by the authentic beauty of a hand-carved cameo and the prestigious 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.
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## Adjustable Ring with Hand-Carved Sun and Moon Cameo – Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver – Torre del Greco Craftsmanship

Refined and original **handcrafted ring in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver**, adorned with a splendid **natural sardonyx shell cameo, entirely hand-carved**, depicting the Sun and Moon, symbols of harmony between light and darkness, day and night.

A jewel with a mysterious, romantic charm, combining the ancient engraving tradition of Torre del Greco with an artistic, elegant design rich in meaning.

### THE CAMEO AND ITS REFINED CARVING

The centerpiece of the ring is a magnificent cameo depicting **two human faces, the Sun and the Moon, delicately joined in a single composition**.

The Moon, represented by an elegant crescent with a serene face, harmoniously embraces the Sun, whose gentle expression and sinuous rays extend along the outer profile.

The wavy lines of the sun's rays create movement and depth, while the delicate features of the two faces convey balance and serenity.

The figures' ivory-white color stands out against the shell's natural brown shades, highlighting the precision of the artisan carving.

The distinctive **rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting**, with its shaped, faceted edge, faithfully follows the cameo's outline, accentuating its shape and adding radiance to the design.

The band has an elegant open, **adjustable** design, allowing the ring to fit different finger sizes.

### FEATURES

- Type: women's ring with handcrafted cameo
- Cameo: natural sardonyx shell
- Subject: Sun and Moon with human faces
- Carving: entirely hand-carved
- Setting: rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver
- Finish: polished silver
- Design: shaped with a faceted edge
- Ring size: adjustable
- Cameo dimensions: approx. 26 × 22 mm
- Total weight: approx. 8 grams
- Cameo color: ivory white on a natural brown background
- Craftsmanship: Italian artisan-made, Torre del Greco
- Condition: new, never worn
- Made in Italy

### SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE SUN AND MOON

The Sun and Moon represent the eternal union of opposites and the perfect balance between two complementary energies.

**The Sun** symbolizes life, strength, energy, positivity, and rebirth, while **the Moon** represents intuition, sensitivity, mystery, and inner harmony.

Together, they express **balance, eternal love, union, and complementarity**, reminding us that light and darkness, day and night, are inseparable parts of life.

A jewel with deep symbolic meaning, ideal as a **good-luck charm or special gift**, perfect for celebrating an important and lasting bond.

### THE ART OF TORRE DEL GRECO CAMEOS

Each cameo is patiently hand-carved in keeping with the prestigious artisan tradition of **Torre del Greco**, a city known worldwide for excellence in shell and coral craftsmanship.

The artisan uses the shell's different natural layers to create refined reliefs and color contrasts, giving the figures depth and dimension.

The shell's natural characteristics and the handmade process make each piece unique and one of a kind.

### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

The ring will be delivered in **elegant gift packaging**, carefully protected during transport.

Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via the professional courier services SDA or UPS.

We recommend monitoring the shipment tracking. 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, with no possibility of a refund of the corresponding shipping costs.

### IMPORTANT NOTE

In some countries, importing items made from certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are encouraged to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.

**An exclusive handcrafted jewel, where the Sun and Moon meet in timeless harmony. A symbol of love, balance, and complementarity, enhanced by the authentic beauty of a hand-carved cameo and the prestigious 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.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Free resizing offered
No
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
8 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Ring size
Adjustable
ItalyVerified
4450
Objects sold
99.86%
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