Antique Coral Cameo Earrings

This wonderful lava ring was sold in Naples to travelers on the Grand Tour as souvenir jewelry in the 1820’s to 40's after the discovery of the ruins ...

We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today. We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...

18K gold and blue and white enameling enhance this stickpin of a handsome jockey ready for the race. The pin is in 15K for strength.

Cherubs dancing on clouds adorn this heavenly antique bull's mouth shell cameo brooch carved in mid century France by a Parisian by the name of J. Mouhe and set with an ornate 18K go...

This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold, they also have Italian marks. The genuine Coral high profile cameos measure 22mm x 15mm. They are highly de...

For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. The lever- back earrings are each adorned with a coral cameo representing for one the profile of a woman and for the other the profile of a man, all in closed setting with engraved plant motifs. This antique lever...

Antique 14k yellow gold earrings in baroque style centered with portrait shell cameo of a man and woman in detailed engraved work on earrings workmanship earrings was made in germany...

Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and finely carved coral cameos. The look is one-of-a-kind antique chic underscored by fine detail and meticulous fabrication They are in excellent condition. Noted: possibly later tops; the posts are definitely a contemporary addition. Stone Details: "Today, when coral reefs are protected from harvest for their invaluable ecological role, the trade of old coral...