Handcraft Cameo Galalith Pendant Necklace

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Beautiful pendant created in 9 karat yellow gold with two antique cameo pieces. Pendant created entirely by hand. Pendant total weight 15.60 grams (the price is without chain)

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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...

Antique 19th Century shell cameo surrounded in a silver and gold bezel,set with colored stones. Synthetic rubies and sapphires are bezel set around the frame. Lovely gold floral work...

European, circa 1880, made for the Russian market. Height without bail - 30 mm (1 1/8 in.) The locket pendant is set with a finely carved Victorian shell cameo of Greco-Roman God Dionysus (Bacchus), represented as a handsome youth wearing a wreath of vine leaves and grapes. The gold back cover is engraved with an anchor - a symbol of Faith and Hope in Victorian era jewelry. The anchor is embellished with seven rose cut diamonds. The interior is fitted with a miniature gold picture frame. The locket is stamped with both 14K and Russian 56 zolotnik...

This antique pendant (circa 1870) features a carved shell cameo of a beautiful woman set in 12k gold with a fresh water pearl dangle. The piece measures 3.3 inches from the top of t...