Victorian Etruscan Revival 14k Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace

This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment. This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the Victorian era. It features detailed hand engraved gold and fabulous turquoise cabochons with movement from dangling elements. Etruscan Revival jewelry has a rich and interesting history. In the early 1800's there was a large excavation of Etruscan tombs outside of Rome. Within these tombs were pieces of original Etruscan jewelry. The Etruscans were master artisans; they created breathtaking pieces of jewelry through their use of gold wire and beading, colored gemstones, and glass. The news of the excavation of these tombs, and the treasures contained inside them, spread throughout Europe. Etruscan style jewelry captured the imagination of the publ