Victorian Malachite Cameo Pendant

An elegant antique cameo pendant dating to 1922 and hallmarked in Birmingham, finely carved in relief depicting a classical female profile in white against a rich translucent green a...

Necklace in 18K matt yellow gold necklace, eagle head hallmark. Consisting of golden vine leaves and bunches of grapes hinged together, the centrepiece of this unusual necklace is a malachite cameo...

It is quite rare to find an emerald cameo that is this large a size. The motif of the woman with flowing hair is possibly a Gorgon as in Medusa. The wei...

Victorian Cameo pendant brooch Beautiful Hardstone Cameo Filigree detailing, two colour gold. Rose gold & Yellow gold leaves. Cameo is set in 10ct Gold Relief is in perfect cond...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

Period: 1820 ca. Measurements: 4,5 cm x 3,1 cm Length: 6,0 cm Weight: 42.7gr. The cameo from the 1820s is made of Corallium Rubrum, a prestigious variety typical of the Mediterranea...

This refined 14k white gold brooch features a beautifully carved agate cameo depicting the profile of a young woman. The craftsmanship is detailed and delicate, capturing the classic...

Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Hand Carved Jade Hard Stone Intaglio Swivel Fob Pendant Necklace or Charm with an image of a Roman or Greek God...

19th century oval brooch-pendant decorated with a cameo depicting a young woman in Renaissance taste. Gold openwork mounts, heightened with pearls. 1...

Antique Agate Cameo Pendant An oval agate cameo pendant featuring light blue enamel on the border. Approximate Length: 2.5" Metal Type: 18 karat...