Baby Lion Cub Necklace
$220.00
Creative Director, Rosh Mahtani says, “I created the Leone Medallion as a reminder to myself, to be strong in moments of self-doubt. It was one of the first pieces I made in 2014. The textured medallion is inspired by the moment when Dante Alighieri finds himself in the selva oscura (dark wood) of the Inferno, confronted by a terrifying lion. His head held high, with a furious hunger, it seems as though the very air around him is trembling with fear. Dante crumbles and has an existential crisis when his mentor and friend, Virgil, suddenly appears to reassure him and give him confidence. It is a turning point, where fear turns to self-belief. Members of The Lion Club are joined together by their stories. The family includes Dina Asher-smith, Sandra Oh, Iris Law and Marcus Rashford.
The Baby Lion Cub is cast in 100% recycled bronze, with a 24kt gold plating.
It sits on a vermeil chain that can be worn at three adjustable lengths -
16, 18 or 20 inches.
Medallion Dimensions: 1cm x 1cm
Hand-crafted through the ancient craft of lost-wax casting, locally in London’s Hatton Garden.