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SALE Signed Victorian Neptune (Poseidon) God of the Sea 12K Shell Cameo Swivel Brooch/Pendant

$975 USD SaleSALE Signed Victorian Neptune (Poseidon) God of the Sea 12K Shell Cameo Swivel Brooch/Pendant

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Poseidon:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold
This is a daunting left facing sardonyx shell cameo carving of the Roman god, Neptune, also known as Poseidon in Greek mythology, holding his symbolic trident staff at his left shoulder, looking out over the sea. The ornate 12K gold brooch setting measures 52x55mm, and the cameo itself measures 41x33mm. The cameo is set in a thick bezel which is mounted to the elaborate surround at top and bottom on a swivel, which allows the bezel to pivot around 360 degrees. The carving depicts a mighty and ...
Antique Victorian 2" Shell Cameo Venus & Cupid Brooch 12K Gold

$459 USDAntique Victorian 2" Shell Cameo Venus & Cupid Brooch 12K Gold

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Venus & Cupid:Brooch:12k Yellow Gold
This lovely genuine Italian carved cameo depicts a full figure Venus (Aphrodite) dancing with her son, and constant companion, Cupid (Eros). The carving is very well done with fine detail. It was expertly carved from sardonyx shell in the 1880's. Venus swirls herself and her ribbons as Cupid buzzes around her for her pleasure. Cupid has always been known to amuse his mother with his antics, The solid 12K (electronically tested and guaranteed at least 12K) yellow gold setting is very hefty and ...
Antique Victorian Medusa Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 12K Rose Gold

$579 USDAntique Victorian Medusa Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 12K Rose Gold

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Medusa:Brooch:Pendant:12k Rose Gold
Have you ever been "petrified"? It is from the ancient tale of the Gorgon Medusa that this term is derived. We are pleased to offer a fabulous 1880's Italian cameo carving of the mythological Gorgon Medusa bezel set in 12K rose gold. Depictions of Medusa are highly prized and sought after amongst cameo collectors today. According to Greek and Roman mythology, it was believed that Medusa was originally a beautiful young woman whose crowning glory was her magnificent long hair. All men desired her ...
SOLD Antique Victorian 2 3/4" Allegory of Night & Day Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 10K Gold

SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian 2 3/4" Allegory of Night & Day Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 10K Gold

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Allegory Of Night And Day:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold
Free Overnight shipping to the USA. This 1860's Italian Cameo is as fine an example of the Allegory of Night and Day as you will find. It includes all the characteristics such as the moon, stars, wheat and roses in Day's (Eos) hair, and poppies in Night's (Nyx) hair and the love dove beautifully captured full wing at the bottom. It symbolizes the movement from night to dawn. It was expertly carved from a nice and thick sardonyx shell, the most preferred medium for this subject. It is securely ...
 
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