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SALE Antique Edwardian Cleopatra Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 12K Gold Vermeil

$699 USD SaleSALE Antique Edwardian Cleopatra Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 12K Gold Vermeil

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A cameo fit for your queen....Centuries ago, Julius Caesar presented Cleopatra with a shell cameo as a sign of his affection for the Egyptian Queen. But it was Marc Antony's affection for which Cleopatra yearned and ultimately died. Perhaps if Caesar had only presented her with this rare and gorgeous cameo beauty.... No cameo collection is complete without a depiction of Cleopatra. We are ourselves avid collectors of them. Their supply is low but the demand is great, making a Cleopatra cameo not ...
SALE Antique Edwardian 2" Saint Michael Slays the Devil Shell Cameo Brooch 10K

$625 USD SaleSALE Antique Edwardian 2" Saint Michael Slays the Devil Shell Cameo Brooch 10K

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This circa 1910 Italian carved cameo is a depiction of the very popular and coveted collectors' scene of the triumph of Saint Michael over the devil (or dragon). Carved from genuine carnelian shell in good relief (depth), the carving is very detailed and crisp and includes all his characteristic attributes such as his wings, armor, spear, banner and the scales which are rarely included in cameo scenes. As usual, he is standing on a pedestal (with the initials S.M.) over the devil as he slays him ...
 
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