Early 20th Century Italian 18k Gold Coral Amphora Pendant

This early 20th-century Italian pendant is crafted from 18k gold and coral. The piece features a teardrop-shaped coral as its centerpiece, retaining delicate natural textures on its surface. The overall silhouette is inspired by the amphora, a vessel from the ancient Greek and Roman periods. The gold structure extends outwards from the upper part of the coral, outlining the form of the narrow amphora handles. Its articulated structure allows the pendant to sway naturally with movement when worn, adding a dynamic quality to the classical vessel shape. The amphora is a common vessel form in ancient Greek and Roman civilization, primarily used for transporting and storing liquids such as wine and olive oil. From the latter half of the 19th century into the early 20th century, the Historicism movement continued to influence European decorative arts, with classical architecture, objects, and decorative motifs frequently serving as inspiration for jewelry and craft design. This piece incorporates the natural teardrop contour of the coral into the amphora design, with the gold extending the lines of the vessel's neck and handles, thus merging the form of the natural material with the structure of the classical object. The item is in good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and signs of wear consistent with a century-old antique jewelry piece, not a new item. Origin: Italy Year: Early 20th Century Material: 18k Gold Gemstone: Coral Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm Weight: 2.95g Condition: Good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and wear marks Item Number: NV417 Please Note: Antique jewelry refers to pieces "over one hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate of authenticity, detailing the item's era, materials, and so forth. If the product does not match the details on the certificate, a full refund will be issued. Each item's condition is meticulously recorded with photographic equipment before sale to ensure customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. These photographs form part of the product description. Therefore, customers are urged to carefully evaluate their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is completed, due to the unique nature of the items sold by this brand, returns or exchanges for any reason, including flaws or depreciation, cannot be accommodated. We kindly ask that customers thoroughly confirm their purchase intent before checkout to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy "free shipping on any pendant purchase" for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Shipments within Taiwan will be sent via "Registered Post." If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order and provide the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.