Sarti Necklace

Sarti Necklace

Hand-made, in Milan. 

 Italian resin. Galvanized gold 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 piece is named in honour of Teresa Sarti Strada, the co-founder and first president of the Italian charity Emergency, which provides free medical treatment to the victims of war, poverty and landmines.

Teresa Sarti was a proactive supporter of peace and human rights, and starting out as a high school teacher, she went on to set up the charity in 1994 together with her husband. Their NGO now operates on the basis that access to free healthcare is a fundamental human right, which it aims to fulfil through the construction, support and operation of hospitals in predominantly war-stricken countries.

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.