Royal Blue Venetian Lion Bracelet with Black Onyx Beads

Details

Degs & Sal jewelry is handmade of recycled sterling silver in Italy. Each piece is delicately created by the hands of local artisans. 

This bracelet features a sterling silver square charm with royal blue enamel and a raised Venetian lion. The surrounding beads are matte black onyx. This bracelet is "one size fits most" and is adjustable using the pulley closure mechanism.

Story

The lion represents Saint Mark the Evangelist, the patron of saint of Venice. According to legend, in the 9th century, Venetian merchants smuggled Saint Mark's relics from Alexandria to Venice. On their journey, a storm nearly destroyed their ship -- until it miraculously calmed, believed to be Saint Mark protecting them. Upon safely returning, they built the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica to house the relics, and from that point forward, the winged lion become Venice's guardian.