Traditional lucky charm
The artefact
Silver lucky charm with bezel. A jewel typical of Sardinia's goldsmith tradition, it features the typical Bolma rugosa turbine snail shell, decorated with swirl patterns and embellished with a small drop-like bell.
Details
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Tools:
Goldsmith's bench Rolling mill
Materials:
Silver Coral, shells and mother of pearl