Custom Made 10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearls
Shell cameos, relatively new in the history of cameos, became popular six- to seven-hundred years ago during the Renaissance but the height of their popularity occurred during the Victorian era. Victorians, especially British Victorians, were enamored of Italy and all things Italian including cameos. Cameos enjoyed the greatest popularity during the Roman era, the Renaissance and the 19th century.
• 10K yellow gold
• (1) oval shaped shell cameo (5.70cm x 4.30cm)
• (118) seed pearls (1.50mm to 1.70mm)
• Average total gram weight: 24.1
• Measures approximately 6cm from top to bottom and 4.8cm across
• Appraisal included
All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.