{"product_id":"vintage-italian-18th-century-revival-gold-necklace-with-gemstone-figa-amulets","title":"Vintage Italian Figa Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA striking and weighty Italian necklace from the 1960s, composed of twelve carved gemstone \u003cem\u003efiga\u003c\/em\u003e amulets mounted in 18k gold and set around a substantial and long anchor-link chain. The necklace bears the Italian \u003cem\u003e750\u003c\/em\u003e assay mark for 18k gold and weighs an impressive 66.76 grams.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe chain measures 70 cm (27.5 in.) in length and suspends twelve individually hand-carved figural charms, each approximately 3.5 x 1 cm, depicting the \u003cem\u003emano figa\u003c\/em\u003e — the clenched hand gesture with the thumb thrust between the index and middle finger. The charms are crafted from a variety of richly hued hardstones and gems including coral, rhodonite, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian, nephrite, and tiger’s eye, each capped in 18k gold. A safety chain is fitted for security.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cem\u003emano figa\u003c\/em\u003e has been worn since antiquity as a protective amulet against the evil eye, with origins in Etruscan Italy. The gesture symbolised fertility, strength, and defiance against misfortune, and has persisted across Mediterranean and South American cultures as a powerful talisman. The present necklace, with its full complement of twelve gem-set \u003cem\u003efiga\u003c\/em\u003e charms, represents a remarkable example of a mid-20th century collector’s piece of protective jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly, c.1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18k gold, marked \u003cem\u003e750\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e66.76g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain length: 70 cm (27.5 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharms: c.3.5 x 1 cm each, carved gemstones capped in 18k gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety chain fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and highly symbolic jewel, embodying centuries of tradition and protective power.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48894795743540,"sku":"1017810142","price":33277.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5747.jpg?v=1757958415","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/vintage-italian-18th-century-revival-gold-necklace-with-gemstone-figa-amulets","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}