Downstairs at Grays: A very fine pair of Antique Hardstone Cameo Drop Earrings mounted in 18ct Yellow Gold, English, Circa 1870 - 80
Downstairs at Grays: A very fine pair of Antique Hardstone Cameo Drop Earrings mounted in 18ct Yellow Gold, English, Circa 1870 - 80
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Description
A very fine pair of 18ct Yellow Gold (tested) Hardstone Cameo Drop Earrings. The Oval Carnelian Cameos are Gold mounted and each carry a finely carved portrait of a Classical Lady and are suspended from Etruscan Revival style articulated pediments with a Gold "Rope Twist" designs to each of the Lozenge frames. The Earrings have gold "Shepherds Crook" style fittings (each with a safety catch).
English.
Mounts Circa 1870-1880, Cameos earlier.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Style | Revival |
| Etruscan | |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Yellow Gold |
| Main Gemstone | Carnelian |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Oval Cut |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
Product REF: S5436
