Brooch/pendant cameo habille
A shell cameo with a lady's profile set in an ornamental frame made of white 10,5k gold (Au 440/1000), the brooch hook is made of 14k gold. The jewelry can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.
This is a so-called "cameo habille," a work in which the depicted figure is itself adorned with jewelry. In this case, the lady's necklace is set with a natural single cut diamond weighing 0.02 ct, color G, clarity VS.
The fineness of the metal is confirmed by a certificate from the Assay Office.
Data sheet
- Origin:
- 1st half of the 20th century
- Technique/ Materials:
- Gold
- Precious metal fineness:
- Au 440/1000
Au 585/1000 - Gemstone:
- Cameo
Diamond - Weight:
- 9,63 g
- Proportions:
- 4 cm × 3 cm