A Unique and Beautiful Quality
Bracelet featuring eight graduated Hand-Carved Cameos surrounded by
Diamonds in High Carat Gold, c.1880.
Each Cameo has been masterfully Hand-Carved in Volcanic Grey Lava.
Volcanic Lava Jewellery traditionally came from the lava of Vesuvius,
which erupted in 79 A.D., destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum.
This type of Jewellery became popular during the ‘Grand Tour’ days
of the English Aristocracy in the 19th century.
In high relief, each is a young woman with curls in her hair and a
beatific posture. There are eight in all in different sizes. (from just
over 1 inch to 1 ¼ inch long).
They are in mounts of High carat Rose Gold into which sparkling Rose
Hand-cut Diamonds are set.
With twelve old cut Diamonds for each Cameo, the total is 96 Diamonds
–approx 2 carats.
On sturdy hinges, the Bracelet is seven inches long (not including the
good push-fit clasp) by 1 ¼ inch wide.
The back is also very Beautiful.
In Excellent Condition.
It comes in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-tooled Leather Gift Box, too.
This exquisite, large,
hand-carved shell cameo 18 carat Gold brooch/pendant depicts a Summer scene of two young
woman and a child with fruit and flowers.
The detail is first-class, and
it is set in an18 carat gold
mount with a rope-twist edging.
There is a loop at the top to take a
chain, if the cameo is required as a pendant. The loop is hinged so that
it folds back if the cameo is required as a brooch.
Made with intelligence
and craftsmanship, and in perfect condition.
It measures 65mm. by 45mm., and is in
Excellent Condition.
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality
Gift presentation box, too.
This is definitely the
biggest Cameo brooch that we have ever come across! The hand-carving
is fine and well-executed, and the lady’s Jewellery is clearly
visible.
Carved from shell, the Cameo is mounted in an oval frame
with applied rope-twist edging.
It could be used a pendant
also.
With a safety chain. It measures 70mm by 55mm., and is in excellent condition.
A Striking and Beautiful Antique
Sterling Silver Bracelet set with Five Cameos.
Each Cameo has been meticulously Hand-Carved in Shell by an Expert
Craftsman.
There are five different carvings, with the women at the ends being
similar.
They are carved with great detail, showing hair ornamentation and
jewellery. Perhaps these are Goddesses or classical Greek or Roman
women.
The central Cameo is the largest at 33mm.- the others are approx. 30mm.
The clasp is a bolt ring stamped Sterling, and there is a strong safety
chain with a bolt ring for total Security when wearing.
It measures 7 inches, and could easily be made longer if required.
All in Excellent Condition.
It comes in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-tooled Leather Gift Box, too.
POETIC ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO PENDANT & GOLD
CHAIN
(Ref: 3806)
A Fine and Beautiful Quality Antique Cameo Pendant on a Gold
Chain.
FINE VICTORIAN CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref:966)
An Exquisite,
Hand-carved Victorian shell Cameo.
It depicts a beautiful, aristocratic, refined young lady with a classic hairstyle in ringlets.
The brooch is set in a frame of attractively pierced rope twist knots.
With a safety chain, it is in excellent condition, measuring 45mm. x 35 mm.
It
comes in a beautiful
gold-tooled leather presentation box, too.
DISTINCTIVE
VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref:6)
A Distinctive
and Beautiful Victorian Hand-Carved Shell Cameo.
It features a
young woman in classical style, c. 1880.
Typically Victorian, it is mounted in an interesting, undulating two-tone
gold coloured frame.
In excellent condition, measuring 50mm. x 38mm. It comes in a beautiful
gold-tooled leather presentation box, too.
FABULOUS
LARGE VICTORIAN SCENIC CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref:2176)
A Superb
Large Early Victorian cameo Brooch, hand-carved in Shell!
The scene is ‘Rebecca at the Well’, with Rebecca in biblical dress.
She is standing near a tree and her home, drawing water from the well.
This Beautiful carving is set in an ornate frame with loops and large
engraved twists.
The reverse has an engraved frame, which is easily removed for insertion
of photos or pictures, etc.
The pin and ‘c’ clasp are original, and all in Excellent
Condition.
It measures 2 ¼ inches by 2 inches, and comes in a beautiful gold-tooled
leather presentation box.
A
Delightful Hand-carved Shell Cameo Brooch, set in Sterling Silver!
This is a good, clear, hand-carved Shell Cameo of a young woman.
There is excellent detail and she is wearing a hair ornament.
This is mounted in a Fine, attractively engraved Sterling Silver frame.
The pin and safety catch are in Excellent Condition, as is the whole
Brooch.
It measures 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches, and it comes in a beautiful
gold-tooled leather presentation box, too.