French Gold-Mounted Pendant Cameo Vinaigrette, Late 18th Century

A faceted rubies and old cut diamond set gold cross pendant. French, late 18th century. Dimensions Measures 5.1 x 3.3cm

The oval carved carnelian measuring 2.3 x 1.7cm and depicting The silence, rub-over set in gold mount and tapering shoulders, intaglio circa 1790, the mount circa late 20th century, ...

A late 18th century agate cameo later mounted by Codognato, the oval cameo measiring 2,2cm x 1,9cm and depicting Platone in profile looking left, rub-over set in gold mount with blac...

The Latin cross, set with rose-cut diamonds in raised closed-back settings. Mounted in silver and gold, lengths: pendant 3.7cm

A late 18th / early 19th century two-colour Jasper cameo ring depicting a Roman wearing a cloak, mouth slightly open, in gold, cameo 2.1cm high Ring size 9 1/4 Weight: 15,20gr.

PENDANT CAMEO, the setting in 750 / °° yellow gold braided and chiseled decorated with foliage punctuated with cultured pearls surrounding a woman in profile on agate, her hair ric...

Diamond-shaped vinaigrette with enameled gold and bordered with pearls. The hinged lid is decorated with four winged cupid heads floating in the clouds. The sides of the lid are embe...

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...

Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Superb antique cameo of an elegant engraved on chalcedony, it is set on a satin yellow gold pendant set with a fall of half natural pearls on both si...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold cameo pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The oval shaped frame is ornamented to the centre with a stunning Victorian pendant crystal, depicting the profile of a female figure. The crystal panel is framed by an impressive wreath style yellow gold border, accented to the upper portion with a fret band design, all emanating from a scrolling leaf motif; this setting portrays a French style design. This stunning antique pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold curb chain via a plain tapering bale. This antique cameo pendant...

For sale a very rare French antique 18k gold perfume box pendant, adorned with intricate geometric gold motifs reminiscent of delicate honey patterns. Unlocking its secrets reveals ...