Necklaces and Pendants
A swallow in flight, a dragonfly with lace-like wings, a seahorse hanging at heart level. From a subtle pendant to a scarf-style necklace, handmade in Nice and plated with fine gold.
A fairy in midflight, wings spread wide, captured in a moment of suspended motion. Her body arches, her wings mirroring each other on either side: a dense design for a small surface.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn on a thin chain, close to the neck, it catches the eye without ever feeling heavy—the piece stands out for its shape even before you can make out its details.
The craft
This design is struck using an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the history of our brass stampings.
Features
Pendant dimensions: 6 × 4 cm
Chain length: adjustable, up to 48 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ5472453
Is there a matching piece?
Yes, our Fée necklace features the same design, but in a larger size and worn lower on the neck.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The Swallowtail is one of the largest butterflies in Europe, recognizable by its black-striped wings and two small tails. Thebrass stamping retains the butterfly’s distinctive shape and delicate veining.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn as a pendant on an adjustable chain, it can be positioned high or low depending on the neckline. It’s a design people often give to mark a new chapter in life.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 5.5 × 4 cm
Adjustable chain up to 48 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0025
Are there any other pieces with this design? Yes : a necklace and a " cuff bracelet " both feature the Machaon butterfly.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
A largely openwork angel wing motif spreads across the neckline. Gilded with 24-karat fine gold, this necklace plays with light and the open spaces in the design to create a piece that is both spectacular and delicate.
The design is created using the “ brass stamping ” technique, then cut out and openworked by hand. This process achieves the visual delicacy of filigree without soldering a single wire: the ornament is formed in one piece and retains the full presence of the metal.
Brass gilded with 24-karat fine gold · French " brass stamping " · handcrafted in Nice
Its adjustable chain allows you to adjust it to fit your neckline and wear it either directly on bare skin or over a solid-colored garment, which really shows off its openwork design.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pattern dimensions: 8 × 4 cm
Adjustable chain up to 42 cm
Made in France, eco-friendly
Brass plated with 24-karat fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0002
Is the openwork design fragile? No : th brass stamping -brass retains its rigidity, and the pattern is stamped in one piece, without any welds.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
A pendant shaped like a sea mussel, elongated and polished, with fine ridges radiating from the hinge to the tip—the same texture as the shells you find on the sand after low tide.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Suspended from a chain with large links, it falls to chest level and swivels slightly with the slightest movement, as if it were floating. A piece to be worn on its own, over an open neckline, to let the pattern’s texture catch the light.
The craft
This design is struck using an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the history of our brass stampings.
Features
Pendant dimensions: 8 × 4 cm
Chain length: adjustable, up to 66 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ5360138
Is there a matching piece? Yes , a " cuff bracelet " mold features the same seashell pattern, so you can wear the necklace and bracelet together.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
A rectangular pendant, solid and almost architectural, with scrolls that coil around one another. Its name, Sirocco, comes from a hot wind that originates in the Sahara—the one that crosses the Mediterranean and sometimes fills the sky over Nice with an ochre haze.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn on a chunky chain, it falls to chest level and stands on its own—it’s the piece you choose when you want a single piece of jewelry to do all the work. When paired with a dark, solid-colored outfit, the contrast really makes the pattern pop.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pendant dimensions: 6 × 3 cm
Chain length: 63 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ3248054
Is there a matching bracelet? Yes , a Sirocco cuff features the same filigree pattern, so you can wear the necklace and bracelet together.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The octopus has long fascinated people: three hearts, an intelligence that baffles biologists, and an ability to slip into any space. Art Nouveau made it a symbol of free movement and of that which eludes us.
The pattern echoes its sinuous lines: the arms wrap around one another in a fluid design, with the suction cups clearly visible up close. An organic silhouette from a distance, a work of precision when viewed up close.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn on a thin, adjustable chain, it remains discreet under an open collar and is revealed when worn with a low-cut neckline.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 7 × 5.5 cm
Adjustable chain up to 48 cm
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ2528995
Is there a matching bracelet? Yes , an octopus cuff features the same design in a more sculptural style.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Compass Rose s helped sailors navigate long before modern instruments were invented. This is the motif of those who stay the course—and one of the few pieces in the collection to feature enamel.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
The pop of color sets it apart from the rest of our pieces, which are entirely gold. Adjustable chain.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Brass plated with 24k fine gold and enameled
Pattern diameter: 2.2 cm
Adjustable chain up to 48 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ6740733
Does the enamel wear over time?
It is durable, but avoid knocks against hard surfaces and prolonged contact with water. For care instructions, shipping, and returns, see our FAQ.
Dragonflies have been flying for more than 300 million years. They can hover in place, fly backward, and change direction without slowing down: few animals embody lightness quite as well.
Art Nouveau made the dragonfly one of its favourite motifs, thanks to its finely veined wings, which lend themselves well to openwork. Our brass stampings retain this network of veins, which is so fine that it lets light shine through.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
At 110 cm, it’s the most versatile piece in the collection: worn as a long necklace over a solid-colour sweater, wrapped twice around the neck to shorten it, tied halfway down, or draped across the back of a low-cut dress.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Chain length: 117 cm
Design dimensions: 4 × 5 cm
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
100% Made in France
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0008
117 cm—isn't that too long? It's a long necklace, designed to fall just below the bust when worn as a single strand or to rest on the collarbone when worn as a double strand.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Swallows return to the same nest every spring, sometimes after traveling thousands of kilometers. Sailors used to get a swallow tattooed to symbolize that they would always return home—it has become a symbol of homecoming and renewal.
The design captures her in mid-flight, wings spread wide, with the level of detail in her flight feathers that only this technique can achieve. The silhouette is recognizable at first glance, without needing to be large.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
This is the larger version of our two swallow designs: more striking than the pendant, it’s meant for low necklines that show it off.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Adjustable chain up to 46 cm
Design dimensions: 13 × 7 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ4746540
How does it differ from the swallow pendant necklace? This one is the larger version—more noticeable and bold. The pendant is understated and designed for everyday wear.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Art Deco established an aesthetic based on straight lines and symmetry, in contrast to the organic curves that had preceded it. This necklace is a quintessential example of this style.
Its geometric pattern, derived from an ancient decorative motif, stands in stark contrast to the naturalistic style of the rest of the collection. The lines are sharp, and the patterns repeat regularly.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn with a low-cut neckline, it adds a graphic touch that gives structure to the entire outfit.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pattern dimensions: 8 × 2 cm
Chain length: 69 cm
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ6077428
Is there a matching bracelet?
Yes, a Bellanda bracelet features the same geometric pattern. For information on care, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Since ancient times, coral has been regarded as a talisman of protection and vitality—it was hung from cradles throughout the Mediterranean. Its tree-like form, neither quite plant nor quite mineral, fascinated goldsmiths long before the Art Nouveau period.
The pattern captures its irregularity: the branches never repeat themselves exactly, and the contours catch the light differently depending on the angle.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn on a thin, adjustable chain, it adds interest to a solid-colored outfit. It works especially well with smooth fabrics, where its texture really stands out.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Adjustable chain
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ1579650
Does it contain real coral? No : the design is inspired by coral and is made entirely of brass. No coral is harvested.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
"The reed bends but does not break"—this moral has become part of everyday language since La Fontaine. The motif retains the verticality and slenderness of the reeds.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Its clean lines complement any outfit, making it one of the easiest pieces to wear in the collection. Adjustable chain.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pattern dimensions: 6 × 3 cm
Adjustable chain up to 47 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ7831603
Are there matching earrings? Yes , the reed-pattern earrings feature the same design.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Since ancient times, winners have been crowned with laurel wreaths—that’s where the word “laureate” comes from. Our “ brass stamping ” features just the single leaf—veined and pointed—worn as a pendant on a delicate chain.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
This is the necklace you give to mark a special occasion: a degree, a promotion, or an achievement you're proud of. And once the event is over, it's understated enough to wear every day.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Adjustable chain up to 47 cm
Design dimensions: 5 × 1.8 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0012
Are there matching earrings? Yes , the laurel leaf earrings feature the same design; their hooks are 1-micron gold-plated to minimize the risk of allergies.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The cicada necklace isn't meant to be subtle: it catches the light and draws the eye. The cicada embodies the passage of time—it spends years underground and emerges only when it is ready, for a single summer.
That is what makes it an ancient symbol throughout the Mediterranean region: patience, blooming at just the right moment. The *brass stamping * captures the veins of its wings, so delicate they could be mistaken for lace.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn close to the heart on an adjustable chain, it's all it takes to add a touch of warmth to a winter outfit.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Adjustable chain up to 46 cm
Pattern dimensions: 5 × 2.5 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ5213815
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The ginkgo is one of the oldest trees in the world: its species existed before the dinosaurs and has survived every mass extinction since then. This explains its reputation for longevity and resilience.
Its fan-shaped leaf, split down the middle, is instantly recognizable. The *brass stamping * echoes its radiating veins, which all originate from the same point and catch the light depending on the angle.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Wear it alone for a minimalist look, or layered over a shorter chain. A necklace that’s meaningful without being flashy.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ1946162
Are there other ginkgo pieces?
Yes: the earrings and ring feature the same leaf design. For information on care, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Seahorses choose a mate and remain faithful to them: the pairs reunite every morning, season after season. A lovely symbol to wear at heart level, on a chain thin enough to be barely noticeable.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
The length can be adjusted to your liking: high at the nape of the neck, or lower, peeking out from the opening of a shirt. It’s the most versatile of our seahorse necklaces—it layers beautifully with other delicate chains and can even be worn at night.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0017
What a difference from the seahorse choker necklace ?
This piece falls to chest level and remains discreet under a collar. The choker is worn close to the neck, showcasing the design. For care instructions, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Swallows return to the same nest every spring, sometimes after traveling thousands of kilometers. Sailors used to get tattoos of swallows to symbolize that they would always return home. On this necklace, it is depicted in mid-flight, wings spread, with every feather carefully rendered.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
This is the small version: understated, it can be worn every day without a second thought, on an adjustable chain. It makes a perfect gift to mark a new beginning, a move, or a new chapter.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 4.5 × 2 cm
Adjustable chain up to 46 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0019
What a difference from the large swallow necklace ?
This is the smaller, more understated model, designed for everyday wear. The larger version features a more prominent bird design and is better suited for formal outfits. For information on care, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Both a sea creature and a figure of legend, the seahorse was once the mount of the sea gods. Worn close to the neck, it regains that air of grandeur: the design is visible at a glance, rather than getting lost at the end of a chain.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
This is our boldest piece in the seahorse collection. It’s worn directly against the skin, over a low-cut neckline or a wide neckline, and stands on its own: a simple look, with nothing else around the neck.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 4 × 1.8 cm
Adjustable neck strap
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0004
Does it fit all neck sizes?
The neck size is adjustable within the range indicated above. Beyond that, the long-chain seahorse necklace will be more comfortable. For care instructions, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Our necklaces
Each design is stamped using an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, and then hand-assembled in our workshop in Nice. Made of brass plated with 24k fine gold, with adjustable chains, and guaranteed nickel- and lead-free. Our pendants are perfect for everyday wear and can be easily layered. The chokers, worn close to the neck, showcase the design beautifully. The 110-cm scarf necklace can be worn as a long necklace, wrapped twice around the neck, or draped down the back. Discover the story behind our brass stampings →


A stork in flight, with its wings spread wide on either side, forms a horizontal line rather than a dangling pendant—the design follows the curve of the collarbone instead of dropping downward.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn close to the neck on a thin link chain, it looks like a bird flying across the neckline. It’s a piece that’s discreet from a distance, but the details of the wings become apparent as soon as you get closer.
The craft
This design is struck using an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the history of our brass stampings.
Features
Pendant dimensions: 5 × 2.5 cm
Chain length: adjustable, up to 48 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ1421535
Is there a matching piece? Yes , a stork- cuff bracelet s features the same bird, so you can wear the necklace and bracelet together.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.