Sapphire and ruby necklace (Collana in zaffiri e rubini ), Giorgio Facchini, 1971

Integral necklace composed of trios of circlets and openwork columns with a pendant of abstract textured geometric form set with oval-cut sapphires and rubies, length approximately 430mm, signed Giorgio Facchini, 1971,Italian assay and maker's marks , gross weight approximately 129 grams.

(Collana composta da cerchi e colonne con un pendente a motivo geometrico astratto impreziosito da zaffiri e rubini di taglio ovale, lunghezza approssimativa 430 mm, firmata Giorgio Facchini, 1971, punzone dell'oro e dell'orafo,  peso approssimativo 123 grammi. )

Giorgio Facchini, born in 1947 in Fano, Italy, began working for a goldsmith at the age of ten where he learned the technical skills of metalwork. Later becoming a sculptor, he rose to prominence with his conceptual and sculptural “Informale” and “Spatialism” jewels. In 1967 he won first prize at the Bevilacqua La Masa foundation in Venice and two years later undertook a new adventure in his jewellery designs introducing movement into his creations.

This was to mark the beginning of “Kinetic” jewels, using jewellery as a medium to create moving sculpture. The idea was to fascinate Pierre Cardin who subsequently invited the artist to his Paris show for his catwalk project. Later in 1971 with his kinetic jewels Giorgio Facchini won the first prize at the 6^th Biennale d’Arte del Metallo, Gubbio.

Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and use. In good condition. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold.
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