An 18K yellow gold over sterling silver Venetian glass cameo and cultured freshwater pearl charm necklace measuring approximately 1 3/16 inches wide with lobster claw clasp - the Italian art glass jewelry piece that connects to one of the oldest and most celebrated craft traditions in the world. Venetian glass cameos are made by layering and carving molten glass over centuries-old techniques developed on the island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon. The cameo form - a portrait or figure in relief - has been a mark of refinement in jewelry since antiquity. With freshwater pearl accents and 18K gold over sterling, the necklace brings Venetian craft heritage to a contemporary wearable form.

Indulge yourself in a necklace that is crafted of 18k yellow gold over sterling silver and accented with cameos boasting old-world style and gracious quality. The image of a Roman Matrona, worked dramatically in black Venetian glass, comes from a mold created in the Victorian era. In ancient Rome, a Matrona was a woman (typically a mother, but not always) of dignity what was held in high esteem. This cameo highlights that tradition and gives us the opportunity to interpret it for today.

Another cameo featured in this piece is  the profile of Mars, the god of war. He represented military power as a way toward peace; he was also the Roman god of architecture. Another design from a Victorian-era mold, Mars is worked in shimmering green Venetian glass and in warrior mode. He is the god for whom the month of March was named.

Cultured freshwater pearls and a rolo chain finish this exceptional necklace. It is 18”L with a 1”L extender.