Versace
Medusa Black And Gold Medallion Necklace
This brass and enamel pendant necklace features a fine curb-style chain and a circular medallion with a black enamel center, a raised gold Medusa emblem, and a Greek key motif along the rim. It closes with a snap hook, measures approximately 46-51 cm in length with a 7 mm width, and is made in Italy. Presented in a designer box, it serves as a decorative jewelry accessory.
- Color
- Black And Gold
- Material
- Brass and enamel
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Color
Size
Specifications
Black and gold medallion necklace by Versace featuring the Medusa emblem and Greek key motif.
Snap hook closure, adjustable length 46-51cm, width 7mm, made in Italy, presented in a designer box.
- Color
- Black And Gold
- Material
- Brass and enamel
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- Medusa emblem at center
- Greek key motif engraved along edges
- Baroque style
- Brass and enamel construction
- Snap hook closure
- Adjustable length 46-51cm
- Width 7mm
- Made in Italy
- Presented in a designer box
- Italian luxury since 1978
Product Insights
The Versace Medusa Black and Gold Medallion Necklace presents an accessible entry into the brand's Baroque mythology, pairing the iconic Medusa emblem—symbolizing beauty and lethal power—with the Greek key motif of infinity and unity. At $700 CAD, it is the most affordable Medusa necklace, crafted in Italy from plated brass and black vitreous enamel, offering sculptural durability at a lower cost than 18k gold. The 7mm chain provides a bold yet wearable presence, while the black enamel delivers a matte, architectural contrast that resists scratches but can chip on hard impact. Brass darkens within weeks to an antique bronze patina, and daily wear requires precautions: clear nail polish on inner links prevents skin staining, and storage in the designer box with silica gel guards against tarnish and damage. The design embodies Versace's ornate ethos, balancing dramatic gold and mythological motifs with practical considerations of maintenance and material evolution.
Verified claims
- Mythological meaning
- Medusa emblem symbolizes beauty and lethal power, core to Versace's Baroque style.
- Greek key motif
- Greek key border symbolizes infinity and unity, a signature Versace motif.
- Material
- Plated brass and black enamel: sculptural durability at a lower price than 18k gold.
- Chain width
- 7mm chain width is bold for presence but wearable under collars.
- Greek key border
- Greek key border is a Versace signature motif with ancient symbolism of infinity and unity.
- Design
- Versace's Baroque philosophy of ornate gold, mythological motifs, and dramatic contrast is embodied in this medallion.
- Collection positioning
- Most affordable Medusa emblem necklace at $700 CAD, crafted in Italy with brass and enamel.
- Daily wear
- 7mm chain and 46-51cm length enable a modern drape; black enamel is scratch-resistant; brass patina adds vintage character.
- Care
- Enamel inlay resists scratches, won't loosen, and is low-maintenance, but can chip on hard impact.
- Styling
- Black enamel provides a graphic matte contrast for a more architectural look than crystal pavé.
- Brass patina
- Brass darkens from bright gold to antique bronze within 2–6 weeks of daily wear.
- Enamel finish
- Vitreous enamel (Mohs 5–6) resists tarnish and scratches but chips on hard impact.
- Skin staining
- Clear nail polish on the chain's inner links prevents brass from staining skin.
- Contact precautions
- Enamel may be damaged by perfume and chlorine, and brass can discolor skin.
- Storage
- Store in the designer box with a silica gel packet to prevent tarnish and impact damage.
- Polishing
- Polish metal with jeweler's cloth; clean enamel with damp cloth; patina is accepted.
- Brand motif
- Greek key border engraving is a signature Versace motif recognized as a brand emblem.
Product record
- Title
- Medusa Black And Gold Medallion Necklace
- Brand
- Versace
- Price
- 700 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long gold chain necklace with a small round gold medallion featuring a black enamel center and a raised gold Medusa-head emblem; medallion hangs from a small gold bail at the chain's lowest point.
- Chain typeFine curb-style gold chain with small closely linked rounded links forming two symmetrical sloping strands that meet at the pendant.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (medium) - Pendant shapeCircular medallion with a raised outer rim and a recessed central disk.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.76 · w 0.09 · h 0.09 (high) - Center finishGlossy black circular inset occupying the medallion center, providing contrast with the gold details.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.77 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Central motifSmall raised gold Medusa-head emblem mounted at the center of the black disk.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.79 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Outer rim detailTextured gold rim around the black center with a repeating decorative motif or beaded detail.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.76 · w 0.09 · h 0.09 (high) - Pendant bailSmall polished gold loop connecting the medallion to the chain, visible above the medallion.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.74 · w 0.02 · h 0.02 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; necklace is centered and fully visible from top of chains to pendant near lower center.
- Background and compositionEven off-white background with the necklace centered vertically and horizontally in the frame.
- LightingSoft diffuse lighting producing subtle highlights on the gold surfaces and minimal hard shadows.
- Image crop and framingFull length of both chain strands is visible and the medallion is shown front-facing near the lower third of the image.
Colors
warm yellow gold· chain and medallion metalgloss black· medallion center- Chain typeFine curb-style gold chain with small closely linked rounded links forming two symmetrical sloping strands that meet at the pendant.
- 02
Product
A gold-tone necklace shown as two separated chain segments: a fine twisted-link chain with a lobster clasp and a short section of larger round links terminating in a small sculpted medallion pendant resembling a stylized head.
- Fine chainThin, tightly twisted rope-style gold chain visible running from the top right toward the center and ending at the lobster clasp.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.31 · h 0.45 (high) - Lobster claspPolished gold lobster-style clasp with a rounded body and visible spring hinge, attached to the fine chain and shown openable.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Extender chainShort length of larger, circular interlocking gold links forming an extender segment separated from the fine chain, with visibly thicker links and glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.25 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high) - Medallion pendantSmall sculpted gold medallion attached to the end of the larger-link extender, depicting a raised stylized head with textured details and a polished surface.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Finish and textureAll visible metal surfaces have a glossy, highly reflective gold-tone finish with small specular highlights and soft cast shadows on the background.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft even lighting from above-right producing faint soft shadows; image is a close-up detail crop showing only parts of the necklace.
- BackgroundSmooth white backdrop filling the frame, free of patterns or props.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting producing subtle shadows beneath the chains and pendant toward the lower-left of each element.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail view showing two separated sections of the same necklace laid flat and slightly angled across the frame; top and left edges of chains crop out of the image.
Colors
polished yellow gold· metal surfaces (chain, clasp, medallion)- Fine chainThin, tightly twisted rope-style gold chain visible running from the top right toward the center and ending at the lobster clasp.