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Victorian Cameo Brooch

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50-1-2202

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

During the Neo-Classical revival of the Victorian era, cameo artists took inspiration from Greek and Roman history and created didactic carvings such as this prominent one which depicts Socrates on his death bed having recently conumed a poisonious hemlock brew. Socrates is reciting to Crito, seated next to him, with another student of his standing over.The shell cameo, which in very good condition, measures approximately 2- 3/8 x 1- 3/4 inches and is displayed in a gold-filled bezel mounting having a silver pin stem. There has been some repair work done on the mounting but overall the brooch is in good condition.

Details

Materials:
Gold
Gram Weight:
26 g.
Period:
Victorian

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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