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"Wearable Art History" Fine Antique & Vintage Italian Cameo, Coral Gemstone & Estate Jewelry
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$1,799 USDAntique Georgian Carved Coral Cameo Necklace 12K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Sciacca Coral:Cameo Necklace:12k Yellow Gold
This necklace is both beautiful on and a wonderful piece of art history. From the early 1800's, this hand carved Italian Sciacca coral necklace features a peg mounted lovely full face coral cameo of the Goddess Flora surrounded by peg mounted small coral cabochons and posies, then set in a gorgeous carved coral frame. The pendant and clasp are original to the 5mm to 7mm coral bead necklace. Truly a work of art from the Georgian period. The only part of this necklace that is not original to the ...
$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 ...
$575 USDElegant Hardstone Cameo 12K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Late Victorian:Cameo:Stone:Portrait:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold
This regal hardstone cameo is carved from black banded agate (onyx) and features a superb carving of a royal or aristocratic left facing woman. Circa late 19th century this was most likely a commissioned cameo, with the portrait carved from a sitting or photograph of a loved one. This was the practice of the upper class as the costs were extremely high even then. The black and white layers of the banded agate offer a carving that just pops out at you. Rich in features, the carver has rendered a ...
$399 USD SaleSALE Large 2" Shell Cameo Roman Warriors Chariot Scene Pendant Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Carved, Cameo:Roman Chariot Scene:Brooch:Pendant:925 Silver:Gold Vermeil
This is a commanding cameo scene carved from sardonyx (Cassis Madagascariensis) shell. It uniquely depicts two bold Roman soldiers in battle and driving their chariot while two fallen soldiers lay mortally wounded in their path. One soldier has his sword drawn with shield out while the other soldier is passionately driving the horses. Chariots of war were referred to by the Romans as "cars" and those drawn by two horses were called "bigas". This carving offers fine details in the soldiers, the ...| Items 1 - 4 of 4 | Page 1 of 1 |
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