Fine Handcrafted Necklace with Freshwater Pearls and Hand-Carved Sardonyx Shell Cameo Italy, late 1990s – early 2000s Created by Perna Laboratorio Orafo An elegant and refined handcrafted necklace, produced in Italy in the late 1990s – early 2000s by Perna Laboratorio Orafo, an Italian goldsmith atelier recognised for its traditional manual techniques and high-level artisanal execution. The necklace is composed of natural freshwater pearls, individually selected and carefully matched to ensure chromatic coherence, uniform sizing and balanced natural lustre. Each pearl measures approximately 5 mm in diameter, a deliberately chosen proportion that enhances elegance, lightness and long-term wearability. At the centre of the composition is a sardonyx shell cameo, measuring approximately 10 mm, entirely hand-carved. Despite its restrained scale, the cameo displays clear relief, crisp engraving and controlled use of the shell’s natural stratification, demonstrating a level of craftsmanship consistent with refined Italian cameo tradition. All functional elements and mountings are crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, with hallmarks clearly visible in the photographs. The silver has been professionally tested, confirming authenticity and declared fineness. The overall design reflects a philosophy of understated luxury, conceived to be worn effortlessly while preserving a strong artisanal identity and timeless aesthetic appeal. This necklace belongs to a limited artisanal workshop production. Similar examples were created within the atelier; however, each piece is inherently unique, as a result of: manual carving of the cameo, natural variations in pearls, hand-assembled construction. Accordingly, no two necklaces are ever identical, a defining characteristic of genuine artisanal jewellery. Technical details Creator / Workshop: Perna Laboratorio Orafo Origin: Italy Period: Late 1990s – early 2000s Production: Handcrafted artisanal production (non-serial) Materials: Natural freshwater pearls Natural sardonyx shell cameo Pearl diameter: approx. 5 mm Cameo size: approx. 10 mm Cameo carving: Entirely hand-carved Metal: 925 sterling silver, hallmarked and professionally tested Necklace length: approx. 47 cm Total weight: approx. 22 g Condition: Very good, well preserved, ready to wear Shipping Tracked and fully insured international shipping, carried out with professional reinforced packaging, suitable for fine jewellery and collectible items. Elegant presentation box included. Important information Natural pearls and shell cameos are organic materials and may present minor natural characteristics or tonal variations, which are inherent to authentic materials and traditional hand craftsmanship. These features are to be considered a guarantee of authenticity, not imperfections. All details and measurements are provided accurately and transparently, in full compliance with Catawiki listing guidelines.