VLAD III
BEYOND THE LEGEND, A MAN
The name outlived the man. The legend continued to grow, becoming a face we believe we know.
Vlad III by DECEM takes the opposite path: through the skull, it seeks what remains when power, status and storytelling shed their image.
A sculpture in solid sterling silver. Outside, an artistic interpretation of Vlad’s skull. Inside, another presence, less easy to define.
Two ways of looking at the same work. Two versions: without diamonds and with natural black diamonds.
The legend remains. The man re-emerges.
EVERY LEGEND HIDES A MAN.
BEYOND THE LEGEND
Before the symbol, a life.
Vlad’s name crosses history and the imaginary world of Dracula. DECEM draws on that tension without attempting a historical portrait: the skull becomes the point where legend meets human limits.
It speaks of more than what inspires fear. It recalls that, beyond the image handed down through time, there was a human being.
THE SKULL, THE PRESENCE
Solid sterling silver gives this presence weight.
Light crosses the reliefs, rests along the contours and disappears into the hollows. The skull emerges through contrast: a form to observe closely, changing with the angle of your gaze.
Wearing it means choosing a symbol in which to recognise something of yourself. Its meaning continues in the life of the person who wears it.
STONE HOLDS THE NAME. METAL, THE MEMORY.
THE DARK SIDE
The Dark Side holds a face with ethereal, feminine features. A presence in which to imagine echoes of the women he loved, of the bonds and desires of the man behind the legend.
The skull reveals his mortality. The hidden face holds what made him human.
TWO GAZES. ONE WORK.
The visible sign and the hidden one belong to the same sculpture.
Vlad III reveals itself through this passage: from a recognisable image to a secret presence, from legend to the human dimension that may escape the story.
This is the principle of the DECEM Dark Side method: what remains inside also contributes to the meaning of the work.
THE MEMORY THAT REMAINS
What would someone read in this ring if they discovered it in a distant future?
Within the fictional universe of RELICTA, the skull and the hidden face might become clues: traces of an identity, a bond, a personal way of inhabiting a symbol.
Vlad III is a work created today. Archaeology of the Future imagines the memory it may carry beyond the person who wore it.
TWO VERSIONS, THE SAME PRESENCE
In the version without diamonds, the gaze arises from the depth of the eye sockets and the contrast of silver.
In the Black Diamonds version, natural black diamonds inhabit those same sockets, bringing the presence of precious stones to the sculpture.
Your choice changes how the work encounters light. The skull and its secret face remain at the heart of the story.
The same skull, the same hidden face. Two ways of encountering light.
MATERIALS AND DETAILS — VLAD III
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Solid 925 sterling silver.
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Exterior: a sculptural interpretation of Vlad III’s skull.
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Interior: a face with ethereal features, part of the DECEM Dark Side method.
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Artist: Paolo Grillo — DECEM, Venice.
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Two versions: without diamonds and with natural black diamonds.
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Made to order in the size selected on the corresponding product page.
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Estimated production time: 20–30 working days; 30–40 for the precious-stone version.
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Leather Capsa included in the price.
It is fundamental to me that you receive precisely what you desire, allowing you to fully express your personality through this jewel.
That is why my guarantee covers:
RITUALIZED SHIPPING
Every Relic leaves the Temple with all the necessary care.
Its journey is safeguarded with tracking and guarantees: if anything should happen along the way, I will personally ensure a new Relic reaches you.
THRESHOLD OF REFLECTION
A Relic must reflect who you are. If it does not, you may return or exchange it: I will only ask you to cover the return shipping costs. No barriers, only sincerity.
WARRANTY OF METAL AND FIRE
Every creation carries the certainty of its materials: 925 silver, 18k gold, and certified precious stones. The Master’s Seal safeguards their authenticity.
LIFETIME CUSTODY
A Relic lives with you and crosses through time. Should it ever require care or repair, the Temple will remain open: you may always bring it back to be reborn whole.
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