Antique Etruscan Revival Brooch with Turquoise

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color is a rich but soft finish (not highly polished) which appears to be a high, 20 or 22, karat gold. This brooch/pendant is a vertical oval (denoting the 2nd half of the 19th century) measures 3-1/16 inches tall, by 2-1/8th inches wide without the 5/8 inch long pendant bale. Though unsigned or hallmarked the craftsmanship associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival style is nothing short of exceptional from the stylized wing and snake motifs to the perfectly shaped and spaced tiny spherical gold granulation. And, as for the carving of the pink shell cameo...

Antique pendant in the style of Etruscan Revival by Ernesto Pierret. This piece displays fine bead work as only a master could achieve. Ernesto Pierret, A Frenchman working in Italy, was a contemporary of Castellani and one of the finest jewelry artists of Rome at this time. He, therefore, was a leading 19th century jeweler specializing in fine archeological and Etruscan Revival jewelry - which was inspired by the discovery of the 700-300 BC tombs of the Etruscan people. Ernesto Pierret jewelry can today be seen in museum collections. This large etruscan revival pendant is a fine example of such pieces and we have not encountered another to rival this example of fine gold work. The center stone is a hand carved carnelian scarab. This piece measures 2.1 inches long and 1.5 inches at its width. It is 18K and in very fine condition. Signed on the verso, this archaeological style pendant is shown on a 19th century gold chain...

Antique portrait and transparent enamel brooch with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. This charming antique piece is both gold and silver, it is 1.5 inches long and .5 inches hi...

'En Tremblant' Diamond Butterfly Brooch, circa 1850. 18K yellow gold and topped with silver, which was the custom of the time period, this large brooch is impressive and one of the ...

Antique rose cut diamond brooch of a fox head. A fox for all Seasons! Nearly 80 rose cut diamonds (about 1 ct.), a pair of small cab...

Antique Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond salamander brooch. Remarkable for a number of reasons, this salamander brooch survives today ...

Circa 1890 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic, Etruscan Revival Brooch, Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length and 9/16 inch wide, masterfully set with Glass Mosaic pieces forming winged Beatles...

A fine antique Shiebler Etruscan medallion brooch. In sterling silver. Consisting of five connected Etruscan cameo medallions in the shape of an arc. ...

A remarkable antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch made by established Manchester based jewellers Ollivant & Botsford in the late 19th C...

Victorian, 15K gold (unmarked, but tested), "Etruscan" brooch, England, Ca. 1870's-1880's; @2" long. Very good condition, having one minor "scratch" on the reverse side commensurate ...

An antique agate cameo depicting the profile of a lady, encircled with gold granulation in the Etruscan archaeological revival style.

English Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch Marked 15C English marked "15C" Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch weighting 4.1 gr...