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French Cameo Brooch
French Cameo Brooch
French Cameo Brooch
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French Cameo Brooch

  • This exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a classical maiden in profile
  • The beauty is framed by intricate curls and adorned with a delicate floral crown
  • While many cameo carvings are shallow, this exceptional example showcases astonishingly high relief
  • The cameo is bordered by diamonds and black enamel set in 18K yellow gold
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$24,500
Item No. 32-0672

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Description
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expression is framed by intricate curls, while a pearl necklace and matching earrings enhance her refined beauty. Unlike many cameos, which are often shallow, this exceptional example showcases an astonishingly high relief, allowing for remarkable depth and lifelike detail. Expertly carved from multiple layers of agate, it displays. . .
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Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expression is framed by intricate curls, while a pearl necklace and matching earrings enhance her refined beauty. Unlike many cameos, which are often shallow, this exceptional example showcases an astonishingly high relief, allowing for remarkable depth and lifelike detail. Expertly carved from multiple layers of agate, it displays a captivating multicolored effect. A sophisticated border of rose cut diamonds and black enamel accentuates the masterpiece, all set in a classic 18K yellow gold mounting.

19th century

1 7/8" length
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French Cameo Brooch
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Brooches
Style: Victorian
Stones: Agate;Diamonds
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The M.S. Rau Difference

The M.S. Rau Difference

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For more than a century, M.S. Rau has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, M.S. Rau houses an extraordinary collection of fine jewels to satisfy the most discerning collector. Stunning creations by Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Patek Philippe are offered alongside extreme rarities such as vivid yellow, pink and blue diamonds, coveted Burma and Kashmir sapphires and elusive Golconda diamonds prized for their fire and perfection. Iconic jewels from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Victorian periods round out the collection.

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Since 1912, M.S. Rau has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the world’s most extraordinary and beautiful treasures has remained steadfast and our acquisition philosophy is simple: seek out and acquire only the very finest works whose provenance, beauty and rarity set them apart from all others. Our clients can be certain that each and every piece in our gallery has been hand-selected and carefully vetted for authenticity, condition and provenance. And, because our network of contacts spans generations, we are often able to acquire pieces that may have otherwise never been available on the market.

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