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jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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Antique
jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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Reference #: 8337
Status: for sale
Dimensions: 1 and 1/4 inches by 1 and 2/3 inches
Condition: excellent, no damage whatsoever
Year: 1870-90
Price: $1195
Description: Beautiful agate cameo of Hera set in French 18kt. rose gold setting. "Hera represents the power of women to stand for what they know is right, even in the face of societal disapproval and scorn. She is a symbol of the struggle for women's power and equality in a still predominantly patriarchal world." (for more info on Hera, click here)
This hard stone cameo has a soft
tan background with a slight bluish cast to it.
This cameo can be worn as a brooch or, the brooch fitting can be
removed (see photo) so that it can be worn as a pendant.
Superb workmanship in both the setting and the carving of this
cameo.
To see other images of this item, please click here:
photo1 and photo2
