Name: Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Shell Oval Cameo Brooch and Pendant
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Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Shell Oval Cameo Brooch and Pendant

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About the Item

This is a very rare, Victorian, Hand carved, Estate, 18K White Gold and shell oval cameo. This cameo is a ladies bust wearing a gorgeous diamond necklace. This Piece is from a large collection from a very large estate. The pieces were priced according to material, subject matter, detail, size and workmanship of carving. All are hand carved and NOT laser cut. This is a very fine, prestigious collection. This piece has a bale and can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. time period is the 1860's to 1910. Per the Extasia Website:"The Victorian the era officially starts in 1837 with the coronation of a very young Queen Victoria. It ends with her death at the age of 82, in 1901. This woman LOVED jewelry. She designed it, wore it, and gave it as gifts through the rise of British Global Empire, the inception of the industrial revolution, and the reaction to mass production that gave birth to the Arts and Crafts Movement (1870-1914). Her passion and preferences fueled the talents of the jewelry trade of London her whole life, most markedly upon the death of her beloved husband, Albert. At the beginning of the 1800s a single hand carved semi precious gem Intaglio or Cameo was an extremely rare and treasured possession. It was about then, 1807 or so, that shell cameos experienced a resurgence. Conch shell cameos were still carved by hand, mostly by artisans along the Italian coast. They grew in popularity partially because the relative ease of carving shell over stone opened up a whole new level of artistry. It also allowed for production carving, which was faster, more formulaic. The end result was a cameo that was both affordable and beautiful. It became the perfect token of that Victorian tradition of the "Grand Tour" ? a trip often taken by the upper classes of the Northern climes of Europe to experience the art and culture and mild climate of Italy and Greece. They would return from their journey with Italian carved shell cameo necklaces, rings, and earrings, or the even more highly coveted lava stone cameos, carved out of the earthy colored lava from the base of Mt. Vesuvius."

Metal:
18k Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
16.5 g
Dimensions:
Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Length: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Birmingham, AL
Reference Number:
Seller: 250-008381stDibs: LU54235385832

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