Pendants
The “Moneta” Pendant
Custom Designed, Hand Engraved
Pictured with The “Mascherone” Chain
The “Numismatico” Pendant
Authentic Miniature Monuments to Antiquity
Pendants
by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko
Inspired by “Pallas and the Centaur,” which is believed to have been commissioned by Lorenzo il Magnifico in 1482 as a wedding gift for his cousin, Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de Medici. Adorning Pallas’ dress is one of the Medici’s devices: three overlapping diamond rings joined to form a triangle.
Drawing inspiration from this pattern, Paolo handcrafted the same design in 18kt gold and Sterling Silver. Iolite gemstones adorn each style; an element of texture is offered by the setato finish engraved around the circumference of each ring; setatura is a finishing technique used throughout the Florentine Renaissance to mimic the effect of spools of silk thread.
Inspired by Sandro Botticelli’s “Primavera” painting (1477-82).
By following Venus’ hand and Cupid’s arrow; your eyes will be directed toward one of the three graces. Around her neck is this 18kt gold pendant composed of two oak leaves, three pearls, a tormaline and a garnet in the center.
Hand crafted in its entirety by Paolo Penko according the ancient methods of the Florentine goldsmithing tradition.
Inspired by Botticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur” (1482) in which Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom and reason tames the beastly nature of the centaur. Adorning her breast are 8-leafed flowers hand crafted here by Paolo Penko in 18k Gold; at its center a garnet gemstone.
Inspired by the Medici’s device immortalized in Boticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur,” Paolo Penko crafted his own interpretation of this harmonious shape as a tribute to his dolce Firenze, or sweet Florence.
Hand crafted in solid 18kt Gold or Sterling Silver and embellished with scrolled engraving motifs in place of the penkatura finish.
Inspired by Botticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur” (1482) in which Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom and reason tames the beastly nature of the centaur. Adorning her breast are 8-leafed flowers hand crafted here by Paolo Penko in 18k Gold; at its center a garnet gemstone.
Inspired by the Medici’s device immortalized in Boticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur,” Paolo Penko crafted his own interpretation of this harmonious shape as a tribute to his dolce Firenze, or sweet Florence.
A large Sterling Silver Pendant is adorned with three garnets, and embellished with Paolo Penko’s trademark penkatura finish.
Inspired by the Medici’s device immortalized in Boticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur,” Paolo Penko crafted his own interpretation of this harmonious shape as a tribute to his dolce Firenze, or sweet Florence.
Hand crafted in solid 18kt Gold or Sterling Silver and embellished with scrolled engraving motifs in place of the penkatura finish.
A L’Arte Nascosta Exclusive design, and the fruit of a collaboration between masters, the “Scarabeo” Pendant recalls the intriguing aesthetic and symbolism of ancient artifacts, featuring a hand carved jade or lapiz lazuli with 24k Gold Inlay embellishments by Master Engraver Jesùs Serrato (Rome) and can be set in your choice of an 18k Gold or Sterling Silver swivel pendant setting by Riccardo Penko of the Penko Bottega Orafa (Florence).
Custom motifs may be engraved or inlaid on the underside the scarab.
We will contact you within 2 business days of receiving your order to schedule a design consultation.
Price is inclusive of consultation fee.
Pendants
by Master Engraver Jesùs Serrato
A L’Arte Nascosta Exclusive design, and the fruit of a collaboration between masters, the “Scarabeo” Pendant recalls the intriguing aesthetic and symbolism of ancient artifacts, featuring a hand carved jade or lapiz lazuli with 24k Gold Inlay embellishments by Master Engraver Jesùs Serrato (Rome) and can be set in your choice of an 18k Gold or Sterling Silver swivel pendant setting by Riccardo Penko of the Penko Bottega Orafa (Florence).
Custom motifs may be engraved or inlaid on the underside the scarab.
We will contact you within 2 business days of receiving your order to schedule a design consultation.
Price is inclusive of consultation fee.