La Bella Principessa Necklace - Disputed Da Vinci Attribution Art Pendant

This square wooden statement pendant features captivating art details extracted from La Bella Principessa (The Beautiful Princess, c. 1495–1496), a famous masterwork with a fascinating history of disputed attribution to the High Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. Depicting a young girl in profile in fashionable Milanese dress—believed by supporters to be Bianca Giovanna Sforza, the illegitimate daughter of Ludovico Sforza—this mysterious portrait carries an intense art-historical debate regarding its true creator. By capturing the delicate colored chalk textures and ink work of this enigmatic vellum drawing, this art necklace becomes a deeply intriguing piece of museum-inspired handmade jewellery for collectors of the dark academia aesthetic.

Individually handcrafted in my studio in Granada, Spain, the square pendant measures approximately 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm, carefully hand-cut from sustainable wood — sourced from FSC-certified suppliers as raw material, though the final product is not itself FSC-certified — for a non-industrial finish. Designed in an exclusive museum replica style, the back of the pendant is elegantly finished with premium black velvet for a luxurious feel against the skin and comes suspended on a sleek 45 cm 925 sterling silver snake chain. To protect the clarity of this wearable artwork, it is best to avoid extreme weather, moisture, and water exposure.

This unique piece was originally adapted as a custom client request, beautifully highlighting my ability to create bespoke, personalised orders upon request. By choosing this piece of fine art reproduction jewellery, you support ethical artisan trade and slow fashion. Its rich art-historical controversy makes it an extraordinary unique gift for art lovers, serving as a brilliant conversation starter, a meaningful art historian graduation gift, or an eccentric surprise for someone special. The necklace arrives beautifully presented in a custom-designed, eco-friendly gift envelope.