VINTAGE GLASS Lilac Pink Intaglio Floral Pendant With Winged Skull

This vintage glass cabochon is stunning with its unique shape and facets, its cool-toned lilac pink color, and intaglio flowers. The glass is transparent, so, along with the facets in the glass, the stainless steel backing really enhances the gorgeous reflective quality of this piece. It is set with tiny stainless spheres, including an additional triangular feature at the bottom of the frame. A winged skull is perched at the top. The chain has mixed elements, including sections of Byzantine chainmaille, slinky curb chain, and faceted cable chain. - Length is adjustable from about 16-3/4 to 18-3/4" - Pendant is just over 1-1/2" wide by 1-5/8" tall (includes skull) - Small lobster clasp - Need extra length? Extension chain #1 will match this necklace Vintage condition: Very good, perhaps slight fading of painted flowers *Vintage treasures carry their own stories from a time past. Little marks or discoloration are badges of honor, not flaws! An intaglio is an intricate and highly skilled ancient engraving technique where an image is engraved into the material, here, glass. Unlike a cameo, where the design rises above the surface, the image in an intaglio is cut into the material. Often the carving is made underneath the piece, so it shows from the front and is below the surface. Glass is made from natural materials like sand, soda ash, and limestone that are melted and cooled quickly to prevent crystals from forming. Archaeological evidence suggests glassmaking dates back to at least 3600 BC in Mesopotamia, Egypt, or Syria. *Please note: the color of the stone may be slightly different in person due to photography/computer monitor/device screen color and lighting discrepancies.