Brooch-pendant - Cameo in a sea shell with Diamonds

Price range: (10 000 zł - 25 000 zł)

An impressive cameo made in a sea shell (Conchifera) dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, designed as a brooch with the function of a pendant. A wonderful bow motif crowns the oval frame with the image of a young aristocrat. An old cut diamond (old mine cut) is found in the central part of the bow.

A cameo is a type of gem with a convex relief for production, of which precious stones, preferably two-color ones, as well as corals or sea shells were used.

Details:

Era: (1890-1914 ) Belle Époque
Jewel A: Diamond
Amount: 1
Carat: 0,25 ct
Color: G-J
Clarity: VS2
Jewel B: Diamond Rosettes
Amount: 23
Metal: Au
Fineness: 19 k
Weight: 10,3 g
Height: 4,5 cm
Width: 3 cm
For: Women