Little gold lioness necklace. Lioness head pendant and solid gold chain with diamond eyes. *This piece is finished and ready to be shipped* © Adrian Ashley

*This piece is finished and ready to be shipped*

With this piece I have tried my hardest to capture the stern dignity of this majestic, queen of the savanna, provider for her cubs and pride.The lion traditionally symbolises courage and nobility in many cultures. The ancient Egyptians portrayed several of their war deities as lionesses, which they revered as fierce hunters.

The solid 9ct yellow gold lioness measures 1.5cm, or five eighths of an inch across its widest point. Without its solid 9ct chain, it weighs approximately 3.7g and has eyes made from 1.5mm brilliant cut diamonds.

The part satin finished, part polished, gold lioness has been hung from an elegant 18 inch long, gold chain and is supplied in its own gift box.

To create the lioness I have utilized some of the most up-to-date technology alongside some of the oldest skills still used in jewellery and goldsmithing. The original lioness was hand carved from wax before being digitally resized. It was cast in solid 9ct gold, which was then reworked, for several hours, using traditional Goldsmiths' tools, to produce a very fine detail.

To emphasize the details of the carving, the lioness was given a satin finish with polished highlights.

Wearing a piece of Adrian Ashley’s jewellery identifies you as someone who can appreciate handmade goods and fine craftmanship.

I do my best to insure all the raw materials I use have been sourced responsibly and I always price my work honestly. All pieces are handmade in a small workshop in the English countryside and shipped to collectors across the world.

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