Antique Cameo Pendant / Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo – circa 1870
Antique Cameo Pendant / Brooch in 585 Yellow Gold – circa 1870 – versatile piece of jewelry in a classic oval shape, designed as both a brooch and a pendant. The hand-carved shell cameo depicts a finely sculpted female bust in relief. The setting is made of 585/1000 yellow gold (14 karat) and features a decorative border.
- Era: circa 1870
- Material: 585/1000 yellow gold (14 karat); shell (organic substance); cameo
- Technique: Hand-carved, three-dimensional cameo
- Dimensions: Width approx. 4.3 cm · Length approx. 5.5 cm
- Design: Combined pendant and brooch with a delicate gold setting
Shell cameos with figural depictions were esteemed forms of jewelry in the 19th century and were worn as both brooches and pendants. The meticulous craftsmanship and sculptural modeling lend this piece a clear, period-typical appeal.
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