Antique Hardstone Cameo Pearl Enamel Brooch Pendant

A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style s...

This is a beautifully executed cameo pin - pendant, set in 10K Rose gold with green gold Motifs surrounding the cameo. Fold down bale to wear as a pendant. Cameo measures 1.45 inche...

A high-quality gold hardstone cameo (Circa 1860) depicting a classical roman lady, probably a deity or Bacchante. The detail is magnificent, with intricately hand-carved hardstone coupled with fine gold wirework and beading. The blue and white ornate enamel decorative oval frame sets this Cameo apart from any we have ever seen. A truly stunning piece! Hardstone cameos are the epitome of cameo art, and their monetary value reflects this. The use of hardstones dates back to ancient Rome. Artisans in the late 18th century produced pieces with noble and powerful subjects, reflecting the revival of the art of classical Greece and Rome. By the time Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, Cameos were characterized by romanticism and femininity and a revival of subjects from classical mythology. The passion for ancient history fuelled by archaeological discoveries and written accounts of the exploits of ancient civilizations made this period ripe for revivals of ancient jewellery styles. Many Cameos were carved in the neo-classical style popular in the late 1700s and early 1800s when taste in the arts echoed the subject matter and style of the Greek and Roman masters. Neo-classical Cameos...

--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Multi-Prong Set - Orangy-Brown Base Color w/ white Carving - 26.3x19.3mm (approx.) (20) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape...

Stunning lady that is Beautiful and rare, a lovely Antique 10K gold coral cameo pendant pin. The frame is engraved with a floral design and holds a lovely carved coral cameo. Measuri...

An early nineteenth century brooch in white gold, featuring a hardstone cameo encircled by diamonds.