Estate Carved Citrine Hard Stone Cameo with Pearl Accents

Master craftsmanship is on full display in this estate hardstone Cameo pin pendant combo. Carved from a solid piece of madeira Citrine, the 2 inch long Cameo is of amazing detail, in high relief and fully three dimensional. The elegant lady with flowing hair is surrounded by pearl accents which are set into a yellow gold framework which encompass the pin mechanism and a fold up bail. Hardstone Cameos are the rarest form of carved jewelry art, originating back hundreds of years to early European stone carvers. They require a large piece of gem material, in this case a rich brownish orange Citrine, from which they can carve the likeness. They are primarily valued by the material, size, subject matter, and finesse of carving, making this a highly collectible piece.

Details: 14k yellow gold brooch pendant combination set with a minimum 50ct oval madeira Citrine carving and surrounded by a halo of 4mm cultured saltwater white Pearls. Estate, circa 1980.