Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Praying Angel Circa 1860 Victorian (1839-1901)

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Praying Angel Circa 1860 Victorian (1839-1901)An exquisite Antique mid Victorian Cameo brooch dated Circa 1860. The Cameo has been hand carved from a Bullmouth Shell and depicts a winged Angel knelt and praying. It displays intricate detailing and was carved by a true master of the craft. Cameos have been carved since ancient times and saw a revival during the Victorian era due to Queen Victorias fascination with the pieces. Bullmouth Shell was often used as a base for Cameos for its beautiful

so they remain forever close to your heart

clear pastes that simulate the beauty of large diamonds

Measures: Width 36mm x Height 22mm x Depth 2mm

It’s desired for its blazing red flame that glows beneath its dark exterior and is considered a stone of passion and enduring love

ribbon and foliate motifs decorated with eight emerald green tourmalines and an array of white paste stones that glitter like diamonds

ITEM NUMBER: 23-606

A gorgeous antique Victorian ring crowned with a striking cabochon amethyst weighing approx

The front is lined with three deep blue sapphires (approx

CONDITION: Very Good – Evidence of previous sizing visible at the back

STONES: Moonstone (5 x 8mm

STONES: Diamonds (Centre: approx

Rock crystal is the purest form of quartz and was traditionally associated with clarity