GURHAN Antiquities One-of-a-Kind Couture Silver Multi-Stone Rivière Link Necklace, Mixed Artifacts and Gemstones

One of a kind Antiquities necklace in Couture silver with white rhodium plating, composed of historic mixed-stone assemblage—shell cameo, emerald, sapphire, ruby, aquamarine, coin, mosaic, intaglio and lava cameo—highlighted with turquoise cabochon and white diamonds (rose cut and brilliant). Adjustable 15.75–17.5" chain.

SKU: OKN-SLS-MS-28806

Total Weight: 63.22 g

One of a Kind

• Couture Silver
• Antiquities Collection
• Primary Stone: Multi-Stone

Lovingly handcrafted in our workshop in Istanbul by artisans personally trained by Gurhan

Primary Stone: Coin

• Weight: 1.86gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Cast
• Color: Bronze
• Provenance/Details: Valentinianus ii 375-392. ef obv:dn valentini-anvs pf avg pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of valentinian ii to right

Stone 2: Shell cameo

• Weight: 0.45gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Shell cameo
• Color: Brown
• Provenance/Details: A cameo like this, featuring a woman in classical profile, draws inspiration from ancient greek and roman portrait gems. these designs were later revived during the victorian era, when they became symbols of refinement, ancestry, and a connection to the classical past. spiritually, cameos are often associated with feminine energy, protection, and ancestral guidance, as they resemble guardian portraits worn close to the body. they may also symbolize grace, inner strength, tradition, and personal identity, making them meaningful keepsakes that honor memory and heritage.

Stone 3: Intaglio

• Weight: 1.02gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Intaglio
• Color: Brown
• Provenance/Details: This appears to be an intaglio rather than a cameo, with a horse or donkey engraved into the dark stone. historically, intaglios were used as seal stones in the greek and roman world and later became popular in 18th–19th-century jewelry. symbolically, the animal represents strength, endurance, loyalty, steady progress, and protection on journeys.

Stone 4: Mosaic

• Weight: 1.81gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Mosaic
• Color: Multi-colored
• Provenance/Details: This appears to be an italian-style floral micro-mosaic, popular as a 19th-century grand tour souvenir. symbolically, the flower represents love, renewal, and beauty, while the durable mosaic suggests resilience, protection, and continuity.

Stone 5: Aquamarine

• Weight: 6.52ct
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Carved
• Color: Blue
• Provenance/Details: A carved aquamarine daisy symbolizes calm, clarity, renewal, and innocent love. aquamarine is associated with protection and peaceful communication, while the daisy represents hope, purity, and new beginnings.

Stone 6: Intaglio

• Weight: 0.98gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Intaglio
• Color: Orange
• Provenance/Details: This honey-yellow intaglio features a helmeted classical warrior. historically used as a seal stone, it symbolizes protection, courage, discipline, and resilience.

Stone 7: Coin

• Weight: 1.15gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Cast
• Color: Bronze
• Provenance/Details: Valentinian i, ae3, siscia. dn valentini-anvs pf avg, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

Stone 8: Ruby

• Weight: 10.97ct
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Carved
• Color: Red
• Provenance/Details: This carved flower symbolizes love, renewal, inner growth, and resilience. its deep red-purple color is also associated with passion, grounding, protection, and emotional strength.

Stone 9: Lava-cameo

• Weight: 3.93gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Lava-cameo
• Color: Brown
• Provenance/Details: An oval classical-style female profile cameo or intaglio in a soft beige tone, set in silver. a symbolic talisman of grace, wisdom, beauty, and timeless refinement. mediterranean / greco-roman style

Stone 10: Intaglio

• Weight: 1.25gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Intaglio
• Color: Orange
• Provenance/Details: Engraved carnelian unicorn intaglio/mediterranean / european symbolic tradition a round reddish-orange carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylized unicorn shown in profile. the figure has a horse-like body, raised legs, flowing tail, and a single horn projecting from the forehead. the unicorn traditionally symbolizes purity, protection, grace, healing, and rare inner strength.

Stone 11: Mosaic

• Weight: 2.08gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Mosaic
• Color: Multi-colored
• Provenance/Details: Italian micro mosaic daisy floral plaque a small italian micromosaic floral plaque featuring a white daisy on a green ground with a red border. a symbolic talisman of purity, renewal, sincerity, and gentle affection. late 19th–early 20th century, c. 1890–1930

Stone 12: Sapphire

• Weight: 10.07ct
• Shape: Rectangle
• Cut: Carved
• Color: Blue
• Provenance/Details: This carved floral motif symbolizes growth, renewal, protection, and inner strength. the dark stone is often associated with grounding and stability, making it a meaningful talisman for resilience and balance.

Stone 13: Satsuma

• Weight: 0.56gm
• Shape: Round
• Cut: Satsuma
• Color: Multi-colored
• Provenance/Details: Vintage japanese arita porcelain festival doll plaque — possibly toshikane. mid-20th century, c. 1940s–1960s a small round porcelain plaque decorated with two stylized japanese doll-like faces and colorful geometric details. the figures appear to wear traditional garments or festival-style decoration, rendered in red, green, black, white, and gold tones. the miniature scale, bright colors, and raised porcelain-like surface are consistent with vintage japanese arita jewelry, possibly toshikane. traditional japanese doll imagery is associated with protection, good fortune, childhood blessing, celebration, and cultural memory.

Stone 14: Antique artifact

• Weight: 3.14gm
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Cast
• Color: Bronze
• Provenance/Details: Dark hardstone nike / victory intaglio the design appears to show a classical winged female figure, likely nike / victory, possibly seated or kneeling. the figure seems to have a raised arm or wing-like form, with draped lower body and a ground line beneath. nike / victory traditionally symbolizes triumph, courage, achievement, divine favor, and forward movement.

Stone 15: Emerald

• Weight: 5.72ct
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Carved
• Color: Green
• Provenance/Details: This carved green floral motif symbolizes growth, renewal, harmony, and healing. the green stone is also associated with balance, abundance, and a strong connection to nature.

GURHAN only uses stones that are ethically sourced. The diamonds we use are natural and sourced in accordance with the standards set by the Kimberly Process.

• Clasp: Silver

As dedicated advocates of responsible sourcing, we strive to use recycled gold whenever we can. Our supplier certifies its sources so you can share our confidence in purchasing sustainable, responsible gold.

• Length: 15.75-17.5 inches
• Width: 33.25 mm

• Construction: Solid