A vintage sterling silver filigree bell pendant with the original sterling silver 16" chain. This item was made by the Guglielmo Cini Company in the 1920s in the Art Nouveau style. The bell is marked CINI and STERLING. The chain is marked ITALY and STERLING. The chain is an unusual style of box chain that has flat segments instead of cubes. The bell is approximately 3/4 inch long and with the chain, weighs a little over 8 grams.

The history of Cini Jewelry Company began in Boston in 1922, founded by Guglielmo Cini, an Italian jeweler from Florence. Traditionally, Guglielmo worked with silver and gold. The company flourished and the business moved to Laguna Beach California in 1957. In 1972 Guglielmo founded the company Guglielmo Cini Inc. headquartered in California. Cini passed away in 1979.

Bells have been used in various religions through history including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Shintoism, as well as many other Pagan and Christian sects. Their purpose differs among traditions, but generally speaking bells are used to call upon God or Gods and invite them to enter the sacred space where a ceremony is being performed. 

Bells can also be used as protection against evil spirits and dark energy. Ringing a bell will often dispel negativity in an area. They may be helpful with invocations, rites, and certain types of spellwork. Many people hang a bell on a door or window for security and safety.

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