Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Ram’s Head Brooch

This Victorian-era Etruscan Revival locket, circa 1870’s-1880’s, opens to reveal the daguerreotype of a young man. Across from it is a blank frame where an additional photo can still be added. The daguerreotype is hand-colored—the man has rosy cheeks and there is a slight blue tinge to the background. The front of the locket features ornate twisted-wire motifs and granulation, typical to the Etruscan Revival period, and there are seed pearls on the front emblem. The original bail can clip onto a larger chain, or a smaller chain can be slid through, so the locket can be styled in multiple ways. Etruscan Revival jewelry has a rich and interesting history. In the early 1800’s there was a large excavation of Etruscan tombs outside of Rome. Within these tombs were pieces of original Etruscan jewelry. The Etruscans were master artisans, they created breathtaking pieces of jewelry through their use of gold wirework and granulation, colored gemstones and glass. The news of the excavation of these tombs, and the treasures contained inside them, spread throughout Europe. Etruscan style jewelry...

This far-east style pin is hand painted with stunning detail in enamel. The woman pictured on the front wears golden jewelry and colorful robes. Her exp...

Part of Kirsten Corner’s Signature Line, this one-of-a-kind pair of drop earrings glow with a honey-colored amber hue that comes to life in both the 18k gold tops and the chalcedony ...

A beautiful 14k yellow gold bracelet from the Etruscan Revival period, circa 1880. The bracelet is exquisitely hand-made and is a fine example of cannetille gold work, which is similar to filigree work with fine gold wires that curl around thinly hammered sheets. Cannetille gold work was inspired by embroidery and nature. The repeating curling designs on each segment of the bracelet are harmonious and elegant. The diamond shape of the segment has an oval decoration, framed with gold wirework, and inside this, there is a symmetrical curling design. Each segment measures one inch and the bracelet, made up of six segments, is approximately seven inches. Each segment is hollow, and connected through thick gold links decorated with gold beads. The bracelet feels great when worn, and has a safety chain so that it doesn't fall off. The bracelet weighs a total of 18 grams and is in perfect condition. This bracelet displays the aesthetic tastes of an era of nostalgia and romance. Etruscan Revival jewelry has a rich and interesting history. In the early 1800s there was a large excavation of Etruscan tombs outside of Rome. Within these tombs were pieces of original Etruscan jewelry. The Etruscans were master artisans, they created breathtaking pieces of jewelry through their use of gold wirework and granulation, colored gemstones and glass. The news of the excavation of these tombs, and the treasures contained inside them, spread throughout Europe. Etruscan style jewelry...

Held in a triangular shaped locket is a beautiful hard-stone cameo depicting a helmeted warrior. The helmet’s visor is lifted, revealing the face of a bearded man with a strong profi...

This 18k gold Victorian charm is shaped like a cannon, with articulated moving parts that allow the wheels to roll. The charm has intricate detail, incised with delicate leaf foliate...

This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Pin set in a gorgeous Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The Picture Agate depicts a forest scene and i...

Victorian yellow gold Etruscan Revival brooch with locket to the back - fine and elaborate engraved gold scroll pattern to the front panel - hand made featuring gold balls to the rim...

Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival Micro Mosaic Swan Brooch Depiction of two playful swans floating in water amongst flowers and foliate entirely...

An antique gold brooch in the Etruscan Revival style comprised of a rectangular-cut amethyst "X" superimposed on a circular ornament inscribed with a doxological phrase in Greek which translates "as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be," in 18k. Ernesto Pierret...

David Webb brown and green enamel Ram's head cufflinks in 18k yellow gold, accompanied by a David Webb certificate of authenticity. Each ram's head measures approximately 19.5mm x 1...

A Beautiful and fine quality Victorian c.1880 18 carat yellow gold and Turquoise "Target" brooch. Width 40mm. Weight 13.1gr. Unmarked, tested - 18 carat gold