Fontana Necklace

Fontana Necklace

Hand-made, in Italy.

Weight – circa 145g

Length – circa 75cm

Italian resin. Galvanized silver lobster clasp. Free from nickel and lead.

To remember and honour the identities of the women that inspire us and whose stories we wish to celebrate, we have named each piece of jewellery after a female pioneer at the forefront of Italian history.

This line of jewellery pays homage to the famous Fontana sisters: Zoe, Micol and Giovanna.

In 1943 these three sisters founded their own high fashion atelier in Rome - in the midst of World War II. Notwithstanding the turbulent and unstable times, the fashion house 'Sorelle Fontana' flourished and the three sisters went on to dress the most iconic women of their time, such as Ava Gardner, Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Grace di Monaco. Pioneers in their field, their name became synonymous with Italian high fashion worldwide.

Each Pietrasanta piece is lovingly hand-made in Milan, and crafted using the highest quality materials sourced from Italy. Each item comes in a soft white velvet pouch, and a branded presentation box so that you can safely store your new jewellery.

All Pietrasanta jewellery is completely hypoallergenic – it’s free from lead, copper and nickel, so that you can wear it all day long without any issues.

The jewellery may be: plated in gold; silver 925, galvanized gold or galvanized silver – we would recommend the following steps to ensure your items are not damaged and stay clean. The wiring, clasps and studs may tarnish naturally over time. Tarnishing occurs naturally and to avoid this you may use a lint-free cloth to clean the metals parts of your jewellery. Similarly, as certain parts may bend under pressure, we suggest that the items be stored and transported in rigid boxes to avoid any external pressure compromising the item. If the jewellery does not ‘fall’ as expected, remember not to press down on the item, but try to gently align the pieces to their intended state.