Etruscan Revival Chatelaine Cameo Brooch Pendant
This is an absolutely beautiful piece of Victoriana jewelry. The Cameos are carved from hardstone and you can tell from the pictures just how intricate the Lady carvings actually are. The pendant is made in the late 1800s and is set in Victorian Gold.
The brooch pendant is a double cameo , a Victorian piece of jewelry from the 19th century. It features two separate oval cameos, hand-carved from agate, set in an ornate yellow gold frames. The design allows it to be worn as both a pin/brooch and a pendant on a chain. The needle on this brooch is base metal. Thank you -
- The style is characteristic of the Victorian era (roughly 1837-1901), a "golden age" for cameos.
- Cameos from this period were commonly carved from shell, agate, or hardstone, which allowed for a detailed raised image on a contrasting background. The metal frame appears to be yellow gold, possibly 10k or 14k, consistent with jewelry from that time.
- The piece has a distinctive double-drop design, with a larger cameo above a smaller one. The frames feature scrolling and decorative wirework, typical of the elaborate designs popular during that time.
- Like many antique cameos, it is designed with a pin mechanism for a brooch and a folding bail (loop) to be worn as a pendant.
🛠 Materials & Details
Era: 1870s/80s
Material(s): Gold, hardstone, and base metal needle
Gemstone(s): Carved hardstone, possibly sardonyx
Closure Type: C-clasp and bale for the pendant
Markings/Hallmarks: None
🕰 Condition Notes
This piece is in [excellent antique condition]
Minor signs of wear include [light surface scratches, patina, age-related marks]
🎁 Packaging
Your order will arrive very carefully packed. We take great care to make sure your purchase arrives in the exact condition that it leaves us. We use cardboard, bubble wrap, shrink-wrap, and bubble envelopes to do our best to ensure a safe arrival.
🚚 Shipping
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