Italian 1850 Renaissance Revival Pendant Carved Coral Mount 14Kt

An Italian renaissance revival pendant in coral. Magnificent antique pendant, made up with several pieces carved from natural Italian red coral from the Mediterranean sea. This rare piece has been created most probably in Napoles around the 1850. The intricate carvings are mounted from the back with discrete wires crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats and it is fitted with two rings to slide on, in a thin delicate chain. The workmanship and multiple carvings on this piece are magnificent and extremely detailed. They show the portrait of the flora muse adorned with fruits, vines, flowers and leaves. She, in turn, is flanked by two plump cherubs dressed only in ribbons, who represent the Greek-Roman god of wine, Bacchus. They are holding multiple bunches of grapes. Below this composition hang three ornately carved bunches of grapes. Italian Renaissance Revival jewelry The Italian renaissance revival jewelry took its inspiration from a variety of sources in the 19th century, including from Renaissance pieces that survived and those that were preserved in jewelry design books. Is a term for a myriad of different periods and styles, archeological revival jewelry is essentially jewelry that was recreated in the style of ancient jewelry, modelled on pieces that were unearthed in archaeological excavations, pictured in old paintings from the renaissance period of the 16th century or simple pieces preserved in the collections of museums and wealthy families . Neapolitan Cor