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Item No: 17031

Circa 1870 Italian Archaeological Revival 18K Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo, Carnelian Intaglio and Micro-mosaic Brooch

A circa 1870 Victorian-era Italian Archaeological Revival brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed as an elegant horizontal plaque centering a hardstone cameo profile and flanked by carved carnelian intaglios, with micro‑mosaic panels adding rich, collectible detail. This piece offers strong cross-category appeal—cameo, micromosaic, and classical Revival styling—making it an easy feature for vintage/estate cases, thematic Victorian edits, and gift-focused merchandising where storytelling and visual impact drive conversion.
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The Details

Specifications & Construction.

Overview

Brand
Estate
Type
Brooch
Period
Victorian
Metal
18K Yellow Gold · 11.4 g
Measurements
58X21.40mm

Stone Profile

2 stones

Role Stone Shape Weight Color Clarity
Side #1 Carved Carnelian
Side #2 Hardstone Cameo
The Story

Made by hand, when the continental ateliers still set everything by hand.

The kind of piece a serious retailer builds a vitrine around.

The provenance for this piece is recorded against its piece-level documentation file. Approved partners can view full hallmark identification, period-appropriate setting techniques, condition history, and prior-ownership notes alongside the piece.

For the showroom conversation, the short version is the one the case card carries: era, atelier or designer, and what makes the piece worth a vitrine. The long version is for the client who's asking the right questions.

What you get with the piece

Memo, service, and the provenance file.

  1. Memo for Fourteen Days

    Take the piece for two weeks. Show it to your client. Decide afterwards. No fees.

  2. Insured Overnight Both Ways

    Order by 4pm ET. View it on your bench the next morning. Return label included.

  3. Sizing & Service Included

    Complimentary resize, polish, and rhodium-touch on this piece for an approved partner.

  4. Provenance File on Request

    Full authentication paperwork, period photos, and the condition report — to support your sale.