Late 19th Century Italian White Lily Hard Stone Inlay Pendant with Sterling Silver Long Chain

This late 19th-century Italian pendant necklace showcases the exquisite art of *pietra dura* (hard stone inlay), accompanied by a long sterling silver guard chain measuring 68 cm. *Pietra dura*, literally translating to "hard stone," is a decorative technique where semi-precious or hard stones are precisely cut into intricate shapes and inlaid onto a base material, such as marble. For works like this, each distinct color block is formed from a different natural stone. As each type of natural stone possesses a unique hardness, every piece must be individually polished and cut to fit together perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle, ultimately forming the complete pattern. The motif depicted is a white lily, with its petals and green leaves rendered with natural vitality and lifelike contours. The pendant is paired with a sterling silver long chain. The chain is constructed with repeating geometric links, featuring symmetrical designs on an oval base, creating a continuous and balanced three-dimensional form. This echoes and contrasts with the perfectly flat surface of the *pietra dura* pendant. Both the pendant and the long chain are in good antique condition, exhibiting normal signs of oxidation and wear consistent with their age. The pendant's inlay is largely intact with minimal damage, while the main body of the long chain shows no significant deformation, though some decorative elements may be slightly displaced. Please note that this is a century-old antique item, not a new product. Origin: Italy Year: Late 19th Century Materials: Hard Stone, Sterling Silver Dimensions: Pendant 3.5x4.5x0.6 cm, Bail Length 1 cm; Sterling Silver Long Chain 68x0.4 cm Condition: Good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear. The pendant inlay is intact with minimal damage; the main body of the long chain has no significant deformation, with some decorative structures slightly displaced. Item Number: NV042_2602 / CV37_2602 Purchase Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces that are "over one hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiangcheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate of authenticity, detailing the item's era, materials, and other relevant information. A full refund will be issued if the item does not match the description on the certificate. Each item's condition is meticulously recorded using photographic equipment prior to sale to ensure customers are fully aware of any defects or signs of wear. As these photographs form an integral part of the item's description, customers are requested to carefully evaluate their purchasing intent before checkout. Due to the unique nature of the items sold by our brand, all sales are final. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accept returns or exchanges for any reason, including wear or minor imperfections. We kindly ask that you confirm your purchasing decision thoroughly before completing your transaction to avoid any disputes. Shipping Information: Enjoy complimentary shipping on all single-item orders to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. All orders within Taiwan will be shipped via registered post by Chunghwa Post. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify your preferred convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) and provide the store name or code in your order notes. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.