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- Rare 1870s Victorian Etruscan Revival Shell Cameo Pendant with Granulation | Victorian Necklace | Vintage Gold Cameo Necklace |Antique 1800s
Rare 1870s Victorian Etruscan Revival Shell Cameo Pendant with Granulation | Victorian Necklace | Vintage Gold Cameo Necklace |Antique 1800s
Rare 1870s Victorian Etruscan Revival Shell Cameo Pendant with Granulation | Victorian Necklace | Vintage Gold Cameo Necklace |Antique 1800s
Victorian 1870s Etruscan Revival Cameo Pendant
This rare beauty dates back to the 1870s and is a part of the Etruscan Revival period of Victorian jewelry. Notice the elaborate granulation, and the distinctive shape. The metal is unmarked and appears to be mixed. It seems that the case is pure 14k gold and the rest may be a lower karat alloy, with the back being plated.
It looks as if it was originally a locket and had another piece as a back, but it could be used as an open locket as is (back would be open) if desired.
This piece is so incredibly special and an absolutely astounding gift for a history and antique jewelry lover. Imagine - this was just after the American Civil War. This pendant has seen so much more life than any of us ever will. And she is ready to live a new life.
Comes just as pendant but would look perfect and true to historical style to wear it on a simple black ribbon.
About the Etruscan Revival from www.silverantiques.typepad.com:
"In the second half of the 19th century, archaeologists were capturing the imagination of the Victorian public with their breathtaking excavations of Etruscan tombs in Italy. And just as Napoleon's expedition to Egypt sparked a fascination with all things Egyptian, the discovery of lush Etruscan tombs inspired jewelers to re-create some of the amazing treasures that these ancient people took along with them into the afterlife. Antique Etruscan revival jewelry is distinctive and elaborate."
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We can source any kind of vintage jewelry you are looking for. Just email us your budget and description of what you want, and we can send you pictures. Your personal jewelry headhunter!
Check out our Instagram at www.instagram.com/cassidyvintage for sneak peeks and special discounts.
SHIPPING
Shipping cost includes insurance, signature service, and double boxing for security.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Please contact me before purchase to make sure I ship to your country and for accurate shipping quote.
RETURNS
Returns accepted if you contact us within 3 days of receiving the piece and put in the mail within 5 days. Must be shipped back with insurance and signature delivery. I reserve the right to retain up to a 10% restocking fee but will return to you as much as possible.
Victorian 1870s Etruscan Revival Cameo Pendant
This rare beauty dates back to the 1870s and is a part of the Etruscan Revival period of Victorian jewelry. Notice the elaborate granulation, and the distinctive shape. The metal is unmarked and appears to be mixed. It seems that the case is pure 14k gold and the rest may be a lower karat alloy, with the back being plated.
It looks as if it was originally a locket and had another piece as a back, but it could be used as an open locket as is (back would be open) if desired.
This piece is so incredibly special and an absolutely astounding gift for a history and antique jewelry lover. Imagine - this was just after the American Civil War. This pendant has seen so much more life than any of us ever will. And she is ready to live a new life.
Comes just as pendant but would look perfect and true to historical style to wear it on a simple black ribbon.
About the Etruscan Revival from www.silverantiques.typepad.com:
"In the second half of the 19th century, archaeologists were capturing the imagination of the Victorian public with their breathtaking excavations of Etruscan tombs in Italy. And just as Napoleon's expedition to Egypt sparked a fascination with all things Egyptian, the discovery of lush Etruscan tombs inspired jewelers to re-create some of the amazing treasures that these ancient people took along with them into the afterlife. Antique Etruscan revival jewelry is distinctive and elaborate."
___________________________________________________________________________
We can source any kind of vintage jewelry you are looking for. Just email us your budget and description of what you want, and we can send you pictures. Your personal jewelry headhunter!
Check out our Instagram at www.instagram.com/cassidyvintage for sneak peeks and special discounts.
SHIPPING
Shipping cost includes insurance, signature service, and double boxing for security.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Please contact me before purchase to make sure I ship to your country and for accurate shipping quote.
RETURNS
Returns accepted if you contact us within 3 days of receiving the piece and put in the mail within 5 days. Must be shipped back with insurance and signature delivery. I reserve the right to retain up to a 10% restocking fee but will return to you as much as possible.