SOLD Dante Museum Masterpiece Cuff Links "The Kiss"

Jewelry : Vintage : Carved, Cameo : Incolya : Signed : Dante : Nudes

 

These cuff links of nude lover's kissing from the Dante Masterpiece Collection, are from the 1950's. Part of the original card, which is not included with this set, states,""The Museum Masterpiece collection of men's (and let me add here, women's) jewelry reaches across two thousand years to recreate the ancient art of cameo carving. These are authentic Incolay stones - exact reproductions of original carvings in our Masterpiece Collection selected from the museums of the Mediterranean where Greek and Roman artisans flourished from 400 B.C. to 300 A.D.” And again,"“The kiss depicts the pagan gods in embrace at the festival of Apollo Carneus. The practice of lovemaking was an important aspect of their rituals." These cuffs show a white cameo on a dark substrate incolay background. They are in mint condition and are a beautiful blue and white color. They are suitable for men and women and are a striking statement to any wardrobe. Measuring 1" x 1", the wrap around cuff links are in excellent condition.

Item ID: 00548