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19th Century French Hardstone Athena Cameo Brooch

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50-1-10463

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

She floats through the air with the greatest of ease - Athena, the goddess of wisdom, draped in a diaphanous shawl, inhabits the night sky accompanied and protected by her trusty owl, both illuminated by a crescent moon. Hand-carved in a translucent brownish-orange carnelian (sardonyx) plaque fancifully framed in 18K yellow gold and lustrous white natural pearls. From 19th century France. 1 7/8 by 1 1/4 inches.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 1/4 Inch
Width:
1 7/8 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
20.5 Grams
Period:
Victorian
Center Carnelian details

 

Cut/Shape:
Cameo Cut
Color:
Brown And Light Cream
Measurements:
37.00 x 21.00 x 4.72 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

39 Natural Pearls

Shape:
Oval, Side Drilled
Measurements:
2.00-3.65 mm
Color:
Cream

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.

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