A Gold And Garnet Rosette Double Chain Necklace By Akelo

A gold and garnet rosette double chain necklace by Akelo, the single loop-in-loop wire-link chains suspending seven graduated rosettes, each petal decorated with twisted fine-cord wire border, the
large central rosette set with a round cabochon garnet, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2011, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman master goldsmith known as Akelo, measuring approximately 45 x 2.5cm, gross weight 32 grams.

A marvellous necklace. This piece by the master goldsmith from Rome Andrea Cagnetti, known as Akelo, who uses techniques and tools that have been practised in goldsmithing for thousands of years. Drawing inspiration from Etruscan, Greek, and Roman jewellery, Akelo’s designs are imbued with both antiquity and modernity. The double chain is delicate, and this piece is a simple and sophisticated statement necklace. Akelo’s work can be seen in the museum collections of The Vatican, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The Newark Museum, and others.

Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a giftwrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a complimentary valuation of this item for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.