Cufflinks in 18 kt yellow gold with an engraved antique red porphyry stone depicting the famous Venetian lion in moeca (Leon in moeca takes this name because, enclosed in a circle and with outstretched wings, it appears similar to a crab during the moulting period. – one of a kind, pieces of absolute craftsmanship linked to the ancient Venetian goldsmith tradition.The Rosso Antico porphyry with which the cufflinks are made comes from the Mons Porphyrites of the hills of the Red Sea, in the eastern desert of Egypt; this material was formerly considered very luxurious and also embodied the high symbolism of divine power.It was used for countless works of art such as vases, small containers, tubs, sarcophagi, votive statues, columns for temples or for buildings of great historical importance; in Venice there are many works made of this precious material, Byzantine columns and capitals or statues such as the Tetrarchs of Palazzo Ducale. in porphyry present in the Basilica of San Marco, there is for example the head in red porphyry, located in the loggia which represents Francesco Bussone, known as Carmagnola, captain general of the Serenissima. Porphyry and other materials such as serpentine are the floors of the Basilica and also of other Venetian churches. Red porphyry was the most important stone of antiquity, as it had the color of purple, the color of kings and emperors – Price on request – Sometimes we publish on the site jewels available only on order; often photos and details of the jewels you see are published as a historical reference of our 50 years and more of activity for your future orders. We almost always do not publish prices due to the continuous variation in the cost of precious metals and stones; you can ask us if the jewel you have seen is available we will reply in a short time also for a quote. To request information, use the “send a request for this product” button, call 041 5287549 or send an e-mail to info@webjewels.it