Gold, Gilt-Metal, Enamel, Colored Stone and Pearl Necklace, Percossi Papi

Gold, Gilt-Metal, Enamel, Colored Stone and Pearl Necklace, Percossi Papi
18 kt., composed of graduated circular plaques applied with colorful enamel in a floral motif, spaced by scrolled gold wire leaves accented by vari-shaped blue and violet sapphires, amethysts, aquamarines, cabochon pink tourmalines, seed pearls and cultured pearls and green plique-à-jour enamel, signed Percossi Papi, enamel loss, approximately 59 dwts. Length 18 1/4 inches.

Percossi Papi is a modern Italian jewelry designer occupying a small atelier next to the Pantheon, on via S. Eustachio since 1968. His jewelry is known for its inspiration from antiques and his Mediterranean heritage. It has been featured in many Italian films, including the Oscar-winning Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

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