Italian 14K Gold Lion Slider Charm with Box Chain Necklace

Italy’s goldworking tradition traces to the Etruscans in the first millennium BCE and later flourished in Renaissance workshops where master goldsmiths refined granulation, filigree, and alloying techniques. By the twentieth century, Italian gold from regions such as Vicenza and Arezzo became globally prized for its rich alloy color, craftsmanship, and intricate figural charms. The lion motif, drawn from ancient heraldry and Renaissance art, symbolizes strength, guardianship, and nobility. This vintage 14K gold lion charm necklace from the 1970s to 1980s weighs over 7 grams.

Dimensions: chain length 18 inches x charm height 1 1/4 x length 1 7/8 inches

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