Cameo Brooch / Pendant in 18 ct Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1880

Description

This fine antique French cameo brooch / pendant has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold.

The oval cameo is collet set in a plain oval frame, with a wide border embellished with a bold ball decorated rim.

This impressive brooch has a black hardstone background.

The carved cameo depicts the profile of a Victorian lady, with classical features and curly upswept hair.

This fine example of antique jewellery secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and hallmarked clasp.

This versatile brooch is also fitted with an integrated suspension loop to the upper border which could easily be fitted with an articulated jump ring to enable it to be worn as a pendant.

The French gold guarantee hallmark (eagle's head) is clearly struck to the clasp.

This cameo brooch/ pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold.