Gold Venetian Gondola Pendant “Onda”

Sublime pendant from the 60s in 18-carat gold representing a Venetian gondola with delicately hand-shaped details. Evocative of romanticism and escape, this pendant can be worn alone on a medium to thick gold chain thanks to its large mobile bail, which also brings movement and sparkle to this jewel.

Boat dimensions: 2.2cm x 1cm

Height with bail: 1.5cm

Weight: 1.52g

Gold hallmark 750

The story: In the mid-twentieth century, the Veneto and its lagoon inspired many Italian jewelers, who used the iconic gondola motif in their creations. A symbol of romanticism, travel and elegance, the gondola became a theme dear to post-war craftsmanship, at a time when Italy was rediscovering the beauty of its regional traditions. These miniature jewels, often made of 18-carat gold, bear witness to the precise know-how of Italian goldsmiths, masters in the art of detail and relief. The elongated and gracefully curved lines of the gondola are perfectly in keeping with the fluid and refined aesthetic of the 1950s to 1970s, where the jewel is both a souvenir and a symbol of the Italian art of living.