Featured Etruscan Revival piece?

Hi there,
Is Etruscan Revival the right description for this? It is a recent purchase so I have no history. It has, what appears to be, the number "17758" scratched into the clasp, photo 7. It feels like a well-made, quality piece. It measures approximately 14.5" and weighs just about 54 grams. I think it is gold but I am not an expert. Would it be worth having someone look at it or would I be embarrassing myself if I did so? Thank you in advance, any information is greatly appreciated.

 

WOW!
Welcome, Syboni! I think you've really hit the ground running!
That is a magnificent piece of art, an' I agree that it's probably gold.
Others with far better jewelry skills will be along to offer more specific help.

 

The numbers scratched into the surface are likely to be jewellers reference numbers. To be sure it is gold it would need to be tested. Is it heavy? It would be if it were gold. It is lovely.

 

You would not be embarrassing yourself. I'm envious. 'Archeological revival' is safe.

 

Blimey. That’s fabulous. It has some Egyptian references with those lotus heads.

 

it's fascination pure and simple....
but that much gold...with no marks......... things that make you go... hummmm!

 

There is a resemblance between your necklace and this by Castellani -


https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-resear...ry-styles-archaeological-renaissance-egyptian

Particularly in the detail of the small flowers -

 

nice research 2mb !!!

 

Woahhh! This necklace is MAGNIFICENT! Castellani immediately came to my mind.
No doubt for me, it is gold, but to be absolutely certain it would be better to send it to me for further examination
Welcome on board @Syboni

 

Looks like it is soldered granulation,too many areas are flooded with solder.

 

OOOOOH, YUUUUMMMMMM!!!!

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An explanation of the techniques used in creating granulation -

https://www.langantiques.com/university/granulation-and-its-techniques/#:~:text=their ancient counterparts.-,Technique,are not suitable for granulation.

 

Hello @Syboni & welcome to the forum!!

I wanted to assure you should you decide to send this GORGEOUS necklace on to @kyratango for further examination I am sure she will promptly return it to you as soon as she is done fondling it sometime in the next decade.

 

Sure looks promising for gold as others have stated. Do you have a jeweler you could take it to for checking?

In addition to above, I've seen inventory numbers scratched in by owners of the item for insurance purposes and/or to keep track of items. Usually for more valuable pieces.

Agree to have it tested, and handle with care. If it is gold, it would be quite valuable.

 

ok...time to be invasive

where did u get it.....and ballpark on the cost ??? please!

 

You need a jeweller who understands antique pieces. Don’t let them use acid or scratch it.

 

@Syboni May I ask the circumstances of your purchase? What the seller said about it? Was it in a costume lot online, or in a charity? Some incredible finds are made this way
I had some good gold antiques sold for metal on EBay, but rather small pieces (my gold sniffer is always on ON mode, and when clues can be seen on pics...!)

 

Breathtaking. 100% Etruscan Revival.

@Syboni if you have it tested, please make sure they use a non-invasive test. No acid on the necklace itself, and no gouging to get gold off it. In short, nothing that will damage it in any way.
If a test that causes damage is proposed, leave immediately and look for another jeweller.

 

That is fabulous! And so are you photos. I'm in agreement that it's likely gold. What a great find. Is it wrong that I'm imagining what I'd wear with it?