Gold pendant earrings with leaf pattern “Salvia”

Description

This sublime pair of 60s dangling earrings in 18-carat gold is characterized by two stud earrings in the shape of a gold bead holding 3 chains of decreasing size. At the end of each of these chains is hung a small leaf-shaped charm measuring one centimeter by 4mm. An elegant piece full of movement, feminine, which will lend itself to both the most casual and the most sophisticated outfits.
Length: 2.8cm in length
Weight: 1.74g
This unique piece had a previous life in Italy.

The story: Directly inspired by nature, the leaf has been an emblematic motif of jewelry since Antiquity, before experiencing a real boom in the nineteenth century with the romantic taste and then Art Nouveau. A universal symbol of life, renewal and growth, it also evokes hope, prosperity and the deep connection between man and nature. Jewellers have declined it in countless forms, from delicate ivy leaves, a symbol of loyalty, to oak leaves, embodying strength and longevity, to laurel leaves, associated with victory and success. Always appreciated for its organic elegance and rich symbolism, the leaf remains today a timeless motif in jewelry, celebrated for its finesse and natural harmony.