This antique Victorian necklace in Etruscan revival style is crafted in 18k yellow gold, weighs 15.4g and measures 17 inches long, 12mm wide and 2mm deep. Exuding classic elegance and refinement of the Victorian era, this antique necklace of exquisite artisanship is composed of seven drape-motif pierced openwork silhouettes embellished with a florally inspired rose branch artistically rendered in repousse gold. These enchanting profiles are enhanced by a delicately chased Art Nouveau inspired fleur-de-lis element at the lower finial and a captivating upper rim of artistic Etruscan inspired granulation work. A number of fourteen rounded triangular links enriched with gold wire and granulation work flank the drape-motif silhouettes, joined together by means of delicate orbicular ringlets. This authentic Victorian gold necklace of outstanding finesse and aesthetic beauty is secured with a spring-ring clasp closure.

Etruscans, whose origin still remains controversial, reigned over a vast region of Northern Italy in what we call Toscana today. Throughout their reign which encompassed several hundred years commencing circa late 8th century B.C., the Etruscan civilization remained vulnerable to the threats of the Greek and later the Roman Empire, with the latter causing the progressive downfall and disappearance of the Etruscan civilization, while inheriting numerous traits of their culture and artistic abilities in craftsmanship, acquired in turn from the Greek civilization. Ancient Etruscan jewelry was strongly inspired by the Greek Hellenistic styles characterized by intricate workmanship and immaculate detailing. Etruscan craftsmen adopted this structure with enthusiasm and most of the ornaments produced during that period, whether designed as chains of gold mesh or formed of variously shaped beads, incorporated specific Greek inspirations and influences. The intriguing and labor-intensive granulation technique consisting of tiny beads of gold soldered to a surface to create specific patterns, and the filigree openwork are amongst the highly appreciated techniques attributed to Etruscan artisanship.

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