Sicily-Large-Vermeil

In the Piazza del Precursore in Ortigia — the ancient island heart of Siracusa — stands the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. In 1693, an earthquake devastated 70 towns across southern Sicily. The church fell. The rose window survived.

I found it on a bike trip with my daughter and husband, on our way to my son's wedding in Kos, Turkey. It was the kind of afternoon where you turn down a street you weren't planning to and discover something that stops you cold. The window was still there in the ruins — a 15th-century stone circle, its petals radiating outward in perfect symmetry, more beautiful for having outlasted everything around it. I knew immediately it would become a pendant.

The Sicily Pendant is an exact replica of that resilient window. Natural diamonds set throughout give it a three-dimensional quality, catching the light as if lifting the petals directly from the carved stone.

Available in Matte Gold Vermeil and Bright Gold Vermeil, in two weights. Chain sold separately — browse our Chains collection to complete the look. Add any chain to your cart and save 10% automatically at checkout — no code needed.

• Natural diamonds throughout
• Matte Gold Vermeil or Bright Gold Vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver)
• Heavyweight 38mm × 4mm or Lightweight 38mm × 2mm
• Inspired by the rose window of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ortigia, Siracusa, Sicily
• Small-batch artisanship — cast with a heavyweight, premium feel that stands the test of time
• Pendant only — chain sold separately

Also available in 14K, 10K, and 9K yellow gold and oxidized sterling.