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    Sa Gioia pendant

    The artefact

    The outstanding pendant Sa Gioia, characteristic of the traditional women’s costume of southern Sardinia, is inspired by an original photo dating back to the early 1900s. Made of gold and rubies using the openwork and granulation filigree techniques, it is enriched by fine engravings and it expresses this artisan’s sophisticated craftsmanship.

    Details

    Materiali: Gold, Precious stones
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree
    Dimensioni: Length 15 cm; width 7 cm
    Località di produzione: Iglesias

    Artigiano: Franco Zedda
    Settore: Jewels

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