The perforated points stand out in the arrangement of a heart with two central hearts.
The presentosa is the typical female jewel of the Abruzzese goldsmith tradition: it looks like a round shaped pendant, formed by a star-shaped frame that contains particular symbols inside: the most recurring is the pair of hearts surmounted by a bezel.
The processing of the internal part is in filigree spirals, and can be worn as a pendant, mounted on earrings or pins.
The term presentosa would have a double meaning, both that referred to the word present, gift, and that relating to a vain, presumptuous attitude, referable to the pride with which it was worn by women. Tradition narrates, in fact, that it was the typical gift of the pretender to his future bride, a strong symbol of love and commitment.
Different decorations inside the pendant made it a gift also suitable for other circumstances: it could represent a gift for first communion or for unmarried women. The pierced tips stand out as the arrangement of a heart with two central hearts.
The presentosa is the typical female jewel of the Abruzzese goldsmith tradition: it looks like a round shaped pendant, formed by a star-shaped frame that contains particular symbols inside: the most recurring is the pair of hearts surmounted by a bezel.
The processing of the internal part is in filigree spirals, and can be worn as a pendant, mounted on earrings or pins.
The term presentosa would have a double meaning, both that referred to the word present, gift, and that relating to a vain, presumptuous attitude, referable to the pride with which it was worn by women. Tradition narrates, in fact, that it was the typical gift of the pretender to his future bride, a strong symbol of love and commitment.
Various decorations inside the pendant made it a gift suitable for other circumstances: it could represent a gift for first communion or for single women.