Luca Razza Taurus Pendant Necklace

Resin plaque in a gold-tone sunburst, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1970‑75

A large zodiac pendant: a square resin plaque moulded in relief with a charging bull and the glyph of Taurus, framed in gold-tone and set within a radiating sunburst of textured rays, on a heavy gold-tone curb chain. Signed RAZZA. Luca Razza worked in the Providence jewellery trade from the 1950s and became known for figurative jewellery, including zodiac designs, 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.