The Memory and Desire Necklace

The Memory and Desire Necklace is handcrafted from 24kt gold plated bronze in Hatton Garden, London.

Chain length: 41cm
Cross Pendant length: 2.2cm
Cross Pendant Width: 1.7cm
Round Pendant length: 1.5cm
Round Pendant Width: 1.1cm
Weight: 5g
Chain style: Gold-filled mini rolo chain

Two fragments come together in this delicate base layer to tell a story of memory and desire. Dante Alighieri was in love with Beatrice, a woman he met as a child in his hometown of Florence. In many ways the “Divine Comedy” is a chronicle of his memory of and desire for her. The Memory and Desire Necklace is an invitation to embrace your memories and desires on your everyday adventures.

At Alighieri, we believe in creating forever heirlooms. The pendant for this piece is carved by hand, then cast in bronze and plated in gold a stone's throw from our studio in Hatton Garden. The bronze used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled, with all excess metal going back into the cycle of creating tomorrow's forever piece. Each one is then hand-finished with care and love. Our small, family-run caster has been our partner since the very inception of the brand - every step of our process is driven by human beings and their stories, from Dante to Rosh to our A-team... to you.

Your Alighieri order will be packed by hand, with love, and dispatched within 1-2 working days.

We offer free shipping and returns to our clients in the UK.

We cover all taxes and duties to the US and EU.

Please note, this does not include any applicable duties and import taxes for countries outside of the US and EU.



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