Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Cameo Brooch

A Gorgeous Edwardian c.1900 18 Carat Gold, Rose cut Diamond and split Natural Pearl Starburst bar brooch. English origin. Total length of the brooch 35mm. Starburst 25mm or 1". Weigh...

A Lovely Victorian c.1890s Rose cut Diamond Bow brooch. Diamonds in a Silver topped Gold setting. Brooch will come in antique box as pictured. Length 38mm, Height 20mm. Diamonds from...

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

This is a Lovely Edwardian period c.1900 all in one pendant / brooch encrusted with a split natural Seed Pearls and Amethyst. Beautiful quality piece of jewelry with detached bale an...

A Stunning Victorian c.1880 high polished Scottish Bloodstone agate and Bloody Agate brooch in solid Silver. The brooch attract by a large size, q...

An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting surround by woven hair. Scottish origin. Width 18mm. Unmarked, tested 9 Carat Gold. The ...

You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, this heavy and substantial antique gold cased seal fob is a real versatile beauty. Made from 9...

Victorian Cameo Necklace Beautiful Hardstone Cameo Filigree detailing, two colour gold. Rose gold & Yellow gold leaves. Lovely Barrel Cla...

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold shell cameo brooch pendant. The oval-shaped brooch pendant is created with a pinkish and white cameo carved female silhouette. The cameo is set in a 14...

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...

Welcome to Artisan Antiques based in Mayfair, London - We are delighted to offer this magnificent large antique 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant locket made c.1860, depicting a figurehead of Hera - a Greek mythological goddess of women, marriage and childbirth (also referred to as Juno by the Romans). Its majestic presence, distinguished design and impressive size are immediately captivating even to the untrained eye and whilst undeniably attractive and delightful even at a quick glance, it is upon closer inspection that its true splendour and intricacy can be fully appreciated. The overall design features a whole array of wonderful embellishments and craftsmanship; a profusely decorated frame made from solid 18ct gold is accented with layers of applied gold ribbons/bows, beads and twist-rope borders. What is particularly noteworthy about this frame/border is the fact it has a concave 'doughnut' like shape that contours the cameo whilst also allowing for the spinning locket design to function flawlessly. Upon unfastening the rear pin, the central cameo spins around and presents a locket with a portrait of a gentleman and the fine mechanism and craftsmanship of the central piece can be further appreciated. The portrayal of Hera 'in profile' (side on) is simply splendid with crisp engravings, attractive proportions and an almost lifelike texture/facial expression in the manner of Renaissance sculptures. The reverse side of the brooch reveals a large pin for fastening on to a coat lapel or jumper with an additional later added safety chain. Further, the bail at the top allows for this piece to be worn as a magnificent pendant necklace. All of the combined factors make this cameo brooch a wonderful collectable piece of 19th-century antique jewellery history which would not only make for an excellent display piece but an inimitable and breathtaking brooch to wear on special occasions. Not only would the aesthetic be impressionable, but as a conversation starter, this brooch may serve as the perfect occasion to share your discerning historical/antiques passion...

An antique early Victorian 9 karat gold seal fob pendant. This gorgeous seal fob with typical scrolling arches leading to an integral bail attached to a gold split ring. The split ri...