Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in ...

Featuring a combination of both exquisite intaglio and relief carving, this cameo pendant combines the glory of the Classical age with the refinement of the Victorian era. The pendan...

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...

This exceptionally rare and large ancient Greek sardonyx cameo dates to the late Hellenistic period, and features a carving of Dionysus, the god of wine ...

Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...

This sophisticated pin takes the form of a delicate French orchid. The floral brooch is accented by 85 diamonds totaling approximately 5.00 carats, and 22 rubies totaling approximate...

Absolutely stunning one of a kind Paula Crevoshay brooch pin 18k and gemstone flower titled “Nectar of the Sun” from her Masterwork Botanicals collections. Opal =7.77ct., Sapphire(39...

Coro American Indian Chief brooch in full headress of multi color cold enamel and crystal pave rhinestones. Set in rhodium plated metal. 1930's USA Unsign...

An 18k yellow, rose, white gold, and sterling silver, "Venus" Angel brooch and sculpture with earring jackets, set with 6.73 total carat weight rose cut yellow, orange and pink sapphires, 1.15 total carat weight round yellow, orange, and white sapphires, and 4.50 total carat weight faceted yellow and champagne diamonds, along with carved peach...

A synergy between gemstone and art enclosed in a subtle piece - Emerald Fish Carving. In modern spiritual beliefs and practice, fish have come to symboli...

A coral brooch and sculpture with a bucolic scene praising country life, Italy, 18th century.

A large coral brooch of an angel, Italy, 18th century. weight: 19.1 grams dimensions: 6.1 cm.