Antique Georgian "Love Conquers All" Cameo Brooch

An Italian two-toned cameo brooch by Nardi featuring a gold scalloped halo, finished with meticulously-spaced round diamonds that frame the outer edge. Although this cameo dates from the 1980s, it is a nod to Victorian brooches which often paid homage to classical mythology. One of the oldest themes seen in this medium are of love and romance, often represented by Cupid, the god of desire and erotic love. This Nardi cameo depicts a Hellenistic baby Cupid with arrow in hand as he triumphantly struts next to a subdued lion. Together, they are the allegory of "Amor Vincit Omnia", or "Love Conquers All...

Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold. An Italian two-toned cameo brooch by Nardi featuring a gold scalloped halo, finished with meticulously-spaced round diamonds that frame the outer edge. Although this cameo dates from the 1980s, it is a nod to Victorian brooches which often paid homage to classical mythology. One of the oldest themes seen in this medium are of love and romance, often represented by Cupid, the god of desire and erotic love. This Nardi cameo depicts a Hellenistic baby Cupid with arrow in hand as he triumphantly struts next to a subdued lion. Together, they are the allegory of "Amor Vincit...

Georgian 15K yellow gold mourning brooch / pin - set with a carved floral agate cameo to the center (approx. 10 mm. x 6 mm.) - the cameo surrounded by an enamel and gold border inscr...

A lovely antique cameo pin. Beautifully carved figure of a lady on semi precious stone. The metal frame features a flowing design which holds a carved pink cameo. 1.24” h x 0.96” w ...

A nineteenth century yellow gold brooch featuring a carved lava cameo encircled by granulated gold in the archaeological revival style.

Antique shell cameo of very fine manufacture and particular subject depicting a classical male bust, with delicate gold setting. From the beginning of ...