Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls

This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is very well carved in exquisite detail. The cameo is decorated with a 0.03 ct diamond (2mm). This cameo dates back to around the 1910s-1930s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with exceptional relief. This loose cameo...

This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo...

Four dazzling light pink rubies, eight fresh water pearls, hand carved agate with black enamel. Excellent craftsmanship as this is entirely carved of one piece of agate. Intricate de...

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...

A diamond and white shell gun pendant in 18-karat rose and white gold. Whether you are a fan of James Bond or usually root for the Bond Villain, it is hard to ignore this exquisite j...

This oval cameo was carved in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century out of a two layered shell. It shows a profile bust of the great German poet and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. ...

18K Gold Green Garnet Turtle Brooch with Shell Layer 38 Green Garnets - 0.33 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 7 Shell Layer - 0.43 CT 2 Yellow Sapphires - 0.02 CT 18K Gold - 3.36 GM Turtle r...

This unmounted cameo was hand carved out of shell in the last quarter of the 19th century. The face and the hairstyle are carved in Roman Revival manne...

This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...

Falcon Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm Pendant. Total length: 1.38 inch (3.50 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 8.24 grams