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Goth and Longobard fibulae – Metal alloy pendant, 24k gold finishing, red enamels, crystal stones

The pendant is inspired by the splendid pair of Gothic-Lombard fibulas discovered in the excavation of a burial along the Via Flaminia in Rome. I wanted to make the fusion of the object current by creating a bijoux with metal chambers that can contain the coat of colored enamels in the actualization of the ancient cloisonné enamel technique called at that time also Byzantine Lustro.

The refinement of the antique execution is maintained in the bijoux: realized entirely by hand with enamels spread in shades of red and pink and setting of crystal stone that together with the white enamel enhance the eye of the splendid eagle.

The bird of prey is a symbol of majesty, mental sharpness and ingenuity. The fibulas were used to close clothes and cloaks, like brooches and are among the most fascinating excavation objects that can come to us from the past.

The pendant is made informal by a leather strap with an end piece and a crystal stone setting that allows it to be tied around the neck.