This 18-karat gold-plated silver necklace is strung with an antique Venetian coin depicting a lion - symbolizing courage and protection - and uniquely shaped grey baroque pearls. Designed by Alessandro Ricevuto and handmade in her studio in Italy, her jewelry is inspired by the iconographic symbolism of Italian arts, history and culture. Each piece is created with extreme dedication to ensuring each piece is realized using the highest quality raw materials and centuries-old manufacturing techniques that have been passed down from father to son in the town of Torre del Greco, one of Italy's four famous jewelry districts. Measures 20 in.