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Luigi Rosi Victorian Diamond Agate 18K Gold Antique Cupid Cameo Locket Pendant

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Designed as an oval-shaped pendant suspended from bale with dimensional foliate motif surrounds and drop Featuring an oval-shaped plaque of agate measuring 29.0 x 40.0 mm carved with detailed cameo Depicting a Marlborough Gem carving of the marriage of Cupid & Psyche Greek mythological figures are depicted in veils with winged putti carrying gifts Cameo is carved from white banding atop a translucent dark brown band Prong set with a halo surround of pearl beads - with additional pearls throughout and as drop Ranging in size from 4.0 to 7.0 mm near-round white in body color with strong iridescence Accented by rose cut diamonds bead set throughout bale and foliate motifs Weighing approximately 1.00 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Reverse features a locket compartment with a removable glass cover Showcasing inscription on agate 'Luigi Rosi Roma Pizza De Spagna 86' Completed by removable bale with two curled attachment locations - one is hinged Tested as 18 karat gold Signed on front and back for Luigi Rosi Circa: 1886; via dated inscription Measures: 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches not including 3/4 inch optional bale Total weight: 30.2 grams Stock Number: We-12646 Luigi Rosi was a cameo artist who worked in Rome during the mid-nineteenth century. He was a pupil of Giovanni Johan Dies, who supplied jewels to European royals! Rosi's works can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the British Museum of Art, and other institutions around the world. He often depicted classical figures and tales like those depicted in this piece. This piece is a lovingly rendered replica of one of the most famous cameo gems in the world, The Marlborough Gem, which is believed to have been carved circa 1st century A.D. The gem was once owned by the esteemed Baroque painter Peter Paul Reubens and was acquired from the estate of the Duke of Marlborough. It now resides in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on display! Relish in a tangible memento of history and decorative arts with this gorgeous locket!
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