{"title":"Cameo Pendants","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"estate-14k-white-gold-shell-cameo-filigree-brooch-pendant","title":"Estate 14K White Gold Shell Cameo Filigree Brooch\/Pendant","description":"This estate 14K white gold dual-function brooch and pendant features a hand-carved shell cameo set within an intricate filigree surround, measuring 1 5\/8 x 1 1\/4 inches overall with a 1 1\/4 inch pin stem. Stamped 14K for metal purity assurance and weighing 8.87 grams. The delicate open metalwork of the filigree frames the carved shell cameo with airy, lace-like precision, the cool white gold lending the piece a crisp, luminous quality that enhances both the intricacy of the wire construction and the relief detail of the carved cameo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShell cameos — hand-carved from layered conch or helmet shell to reveal a raised figure against a contrasting background — represent one of the most refined and time-honored traditions in fine jewelry craftsmanship. Set within a white gold filigree surround, this cameo bridges the classical artistry of the carver's craft with the architectural elegance of fine metalwork. The dual brooch and pendant functionality makes this piece exceptionally versatile — equally stunning pinned to a lapel or suspended from a chain. Shell cameo filigree pieces of this quality are consistently sought by collectors of period and decorative fine jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevate your jewelry collection with this estate 14K white gold shell cameo filigree brooch and pendant — a refined and artistically distinguished treasure for collectors of cameo jewelry and admirers of intricate fine metalwork. A beautiful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion deserving something timelessly elegant and versatile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. 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The cameo is set in Portuguese 19-karat yellow gold topped in silver, stamped 19KY, and surrounded by thirty-eight diamond chips and six round cut emeralds totaling 0.50 carats and averaging 2.97mm each, the vivid green of the emeralds echoing the vine and leaf symbolism of the Bacchanalian subject. An attached bail allows this remarkable piece to be worn as either a brooch or pendant. Total measurements of 3 1\/2 x 2 1\/4 inches and a substantial weight of 30.5 grams speak to the exceptional scale and quality of this rare treasure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPortuguese gold jewelry of the Victorian period is among the most distinctive and collectible in the European antique market, recognized for its high gold content, rich warm color, and the exuberant decorative language of its craftsmen. Coral cameo carving reached its apex during the Victorian era, particularly in the workshops of Naples and Torre del Greco, where master carvers produced mythological and classical subjects of extraordinary refinement and detail. The Bacchante — a subject drawn from the ecstatic religious rites of antiquity — was a popular and evocative choice for cameo artists, her flowing hair, grape-adorned crown, and rapturous expression offering rich material for the carver's art. The combination of coral, diamond, and emerald in a gold and silver mounting represents the full flowering of Victorian gemstone jewelry at its most ambitious and accomplished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElevate your jewelry collection with this estate Victorian Portuguese 19-karat yellow gold coral cameo brooch and pendant — an exceptional and museum-worthy treasure for collectors of antique cameo jewelry, Victorian fine jewelry, and European goldsmithing at its most distinguished. A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the serious collector or a profoundly meaningful gift for any occasion deserving something of extraordinary historical and artistic significance. Inquire today to make this irreplaceable masterpiece yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. If you have any questions about a specific image or our use of AI technology, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@nelsoncoleman.com.","brand":"Estate Towson - Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51378564301078,"sku":"252-00473","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3863\/6822\/files\/252-473.png?v=1791314483"},{"product_id":"estate-10kt-yellow-gold-shell-pearl-cameo-pendant-brooch-ca-1930s","title":"Estate 10K Yellow Gold Shell \u0026 Seed Pearl Art Deco Cameo Pendant\/Brooch","description":"Crafted in 10kt yellow gold, this estate cameo from the 1930's depicts a finely carved shell cameo, measuring 25.74 x 18.31mm, portraying a woman with her hair elegantly wrapped, her gaze cast onward away from the viewer. The frame is surrounded by sixty-six seed pearls, each measuring 1.44mm. Total measurements are 1 1\/8 x 15\/16 inch, with a weight of 5.7 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCameo carving is a centuries-old art form, traditionally hand-carved from layered shell to create a raised relief portrait against a contrasting background, requiring exceptional skill and patience from the artisan. This romantic, profile-style portraiture was especially beloved throughout the early 20th century, often depicting an idealized feminine subject. The surrounding seed pearl frame, prized for pearls' delicate, uniform size, adds a soft, luminous border befitting the cameo's classical subject matter, while the dual pendant-brooch function offers versatility in how the piece can be worn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevate your jewelry collection with this shell and pearl cameo, a beautifully carved and historically rich addition for collectors of antique cameo jewelry. Its finely detailed portraiture and pearl-framed border make it a captivating conversation piece as well as a thoughtful gift for an admirer of early 20th-century craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. 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Measuring 1.25 x 1 inches, the cameo showcases the graceful, romantic style favored during this celebrated design era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounding the cameo is an intricate floral filigree border, a hallmark of Art Deco craftsmanship, adding dimension and texture around the piece. A flip-up bale allows this versatile brooch to be worn as a pendant as well, offering the wearer flexibility in how the piece is styled. The overall brooch measures 1 5\/8 x 1 1\/4 inches and weighs 5.8 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt Deco cameos are treasured by collectors for their combination of classical imagery and geometric-inspired metalwork, bridging Victorian romance with the emerging modernism of the 1920s and 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStamped 14K, this dual-purpose piece is a wonderful addition for the collector of fine antique jewelry, equally striking whether worn as a brooch or pendant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. 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