Antique or vintage Etruscan style necklace or chain

The Etruscan style is a type of ancient art and architecture developed by the Etruscan civilization that lived in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Etruscan style in jewellery is known for its intricate and detailed designs, as well as its use of gold and other precious materials. Etruscan jewellery often featured granulation, the process of attaching small spheres of gold to the surface of a piece, creating a textured effect. Repoussé and chasing, techniques in which metal is shaped and moulded by striking it from the reverse side, were also commonly used to create relief designs on Etruscan jewelry. Common themes included animals, mythical creatures, and stylized floral and geometric motifs. The Etruscan style had a significant impact on the development of jewellery in ancient Greece and Rome and continues to influence jewellery design to this day.