Rialto Fan Pendant Small is a contemporary sterling silver necklace featuring a Guilloche pattern of textured, undulating lines. Each hand engraved line was cut individually to create the design.

Guilloche, or Engine Turning, is a handcrafted process utilizing a manual machine to put engraved lines, designs, and patterns into metal. Though the technique has its roots in ancient times, the machines used today, most built before WWI, have their origins in 18th century France and Switzerland. Brought into mainstream culture by Breguet in the 18th century and Faberge in the 19th century, the decoration on silver objects, such as cigarette cases and belt buckles, was extremely popular during the 1920s Art Deco era.

Sterling silver Rialto Fan Pendant Small comes with the option of a 16″, 18″, or 20″ length silver cable chain.