Luca Razza Crab Pendant Necklace

Black resin and silver-tone metal, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1970‑75

A large statement pendant in the form of a crab, the carapace moulded in matt black resin with a textured surface, set with articulated silver-tone claws and legs, on a long cable-link chain. Signed RAZZA. Luca Razza worked in the Providence jewellery trade from the 1950s and became known for large animal pendant necklaces during his years with the Certified Corporation (1968‑75). The RAZZA signature was in use from about 1970.

For Razza's career and marks, see Researching Costume Jewelry History, Companies and Signatures: "R", Costume Jewelry Collectors.