Vintage Italian Medusa 14k Gold Ancient Style Necklace

A portrait in relief of the Greek goddess Medusa hangs from this decadent vintage Italian 14k gold ancient style necklace. Her gaze is fabled to turn the onlooker to stone, though wearing her likeness in jewelry is said to have protective properties. She is suspended from a 17.5" long chain, which holds her in a prominent position against the chest. Rustically ornate beads rest to either side of the pendant, at the bottom of a bright woven chain. The necklace is completed by a substantial lobster clasp finished to match the textural beads.

-Hallmarked "Italy" "585" (14k) and tests as 14k 

-17.5" long 

-13.9g

-Pendant is 16mm wide 

-Chain is 2.5mm wide 

-Piece has been finished with a higher karat gold wash