| This is a beautiful 15 karat gold cameo pendant brooch in the Etruscan style. This oval brooch features a central cornelian hardstone cameo with the profile of a Roman man. All of the details of his face are rendered with exceptional detail including the small ribbon bowl on the laurel leaf wreath around his head, and the curly hairs of his stately beard. This cameo is framed with a wide elaborate frame of 18 karat gold comprised of bands of delicate twisted wire and small balls encircled with twisted wire, and a beaded border, accented with eight large gold balls placed at intervals around the frame. This pendant brooch measures approx. 1 ¾” high and 1 1/2” wide, and has a simple hinged gold pin and gold loop for hanging as a pendant. It is in exceptional condition and has been superbly crafted. This lovely antique cameo pendant brooch is a fine wonderful example of fine nineteenth century Italian jewelry design, and is a highly collectible piece. A handsome piece crafted with the utmost skill! Price: $4500.00 Stock #856 |