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Weight 5.70 carat Dimensions 12.0x10.2x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This beautiful 5.70 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is an eleg...

Weight 2.45 carats Dimensions 8.2x7.9x5.6 mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst is a unique an...

Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 15.4x8.0x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 5.00 carat greenish amethyst from Africa feature...

Weight 6.35 carat Dimensions 17.5x7.8x6.4mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 6.35 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is a beautifully rare...

19.75 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads Bracelets Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 19.75 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2 To 5 MM Quantity - 1 line

19.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 19.40 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2 To 5 MM Quantity - 1 line

Weight 11.40 carats Dimensions 13 x 10.8 x 8.8 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Imperial topaz is known for its durability, making...

Weight 3.05 carat Dimensions 11.4x7.0x5.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 3.05 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is a unique and eleg...

Weight: 178.15 Carats Size: 26x42 MM Pieces: 2 Strand: 1 Per Quantity Gemstone For Jewelry Making

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand ...

A deep earth toned agate is the focus of this leaf pendant trimmed with brilliant cut diamonds. Agate is carved in the contour of a five-pointed leaf, displaying the translucency of ...

Welcome to Artisan Antiques based in Mayfair, London - We are delighted to offer this magnificent large antique 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant locket made c.1860, depicting a figurehead of Hera - a Greek mythological goddess of women, marriage and childbirth (also referred to as Juno by the Romans). Its majestic presence, distinguished design and impressive size are immediately captivating even to the untrained eye and whilst undeniably attractive and delightful even at a quick glance, it is upon closer inspection that its true splendour and intricacy can be fully appreciated. The overall design features a whole array of wonderful embellishments and craftsmanship; a profusely decorated frame made from solid 18ct gold is accented with layers of applied gold ribbons/bows, beads and twist-rope borders. What is particularly noteworthy about this frame/border is the fact it has a concave 'doughnut' like shape that contours the cameo whilst also allowing for the spinning locket design to function flawlessly. Upon unfastening the rear pin, the central cameo spins around and presents a locket with a portrait of a gentleman and the fine mechanism and craftsmanship of the central piece can be further appreciated. The portrayal of Hera 'in profile' (side on) is simply splendid with crisp engravings, attractive proportions and an almost lifelike texture/facial expression in the manner of Renaissance sculptures. The reverse side of the brooch reveals a large pin for fastening on to a coat lapel or jumper with an additional later added safety chain. Further, the bail at the top allows for this piece to be worn as a magnificent pendant necklace. All of the combined factors make this cameo brooch a wonderful collectable piece of 19th-century antique jewellery history which would not only make for an excellent display piece but an inimitable and breathtaking brooch to wear on special occasions. Not only would the aesthetic be impressionable, but as a conversation starter, this brooch may serve as the perfect occasion to share your discerning historical/antiques passion...