Superb Antique Lava Rock Cameo Sterling Angel Cherub Grand Tour 1860 ‘s Italian

Description

View Superb Antique Lava Rock Cameo Sterling Angel Cherub Grand Tour 1860 ‘s Italian with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. I had a custom made Sterling Silver Bezel made for it that has both a pin and necklace backing. The tender-faced cherub holds a floral wreath in one hand. It is hard to convey the sheer beauty and artistry of this piece, carved from ancient Italian putty- colored lava from Mount Vesuvius, and surrounded by a Sterling Silver bezel that can convert from pendant to brooch. Superb Victorian Vintage High Relief ancient Lava Rock  Victorian Era Italian Cupid Cameo style Pendant or Brooch. I had a custom made Sterling Silver Bezel made for it that has both a pin and necklace backing. This Lava Cameo is from circa 1860's. This stunning piece was purchased abroad during the Grand European Tour so popular with Gilded Age turn of the century Victorians of means, in search of the enrichments of culture and art. Travelers on the Grand Tour of Europe found the newly excavated ruins of Pompeii to be an irresistible stop. Pinning a lava cameo on ones' blouse proved the wearer to be a well traveled person of culture and good taste. An absolute treasure, the splendidly carved cherub angel is in astonishing high relief and the artistry of the three- dimensional sculpting is hard to fully capture in the photos. The tender-faced cherub holds a floral wreath in one hand. It is hard to convey the sheer beauty and artistry of this piece, carved from ancient Italian putty- colored lava from Mount Vesuvius , and surrounded by a Sterling Silver bezel that can convert from pendant to brooch . A truly beautiful and rare heirloom! It can be worn as a brooch pin or strung on a chain . Strung on a set of pearls , it would be magnificent. Great for Valentine's Day or other celebratory occasions********Oversea buyers please inquire as to shipping. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Antique.

Antique

Yes

Main Stone Creation

Lava stone

Material

Stone

Metal

Sterling Silver

Jewelry Department

Fine

Main Stone

Lava Rock

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Antique

Setting Style

Bezel

Type

Brooch

Department

Women

Era

Victorian (1837-1901)

Theme

Angels, Valentine

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Italy

Handmade

Yes