Exceptional 19th Century Small Scale Memorial Pendant green agate Cameos remained prevalent in culture

Cameos remained prevalent in culture deep into the 1930's and 1940's

This specific example features Carlos Goldoni a prolific dramatist who renovated the well-established Italian "commedia dell’arte" dramatic form by replacing its masked stock figures with more realistic characters

The dimensions of color in this topaz is remarkable

or even as a necklace nowadays

Wear it as a chain

Exceptional 19th Century Small Scale Memorial Pendant green agate Cameos remained prevalent in cultureThis 19th century post civil war pendant is sweet and darling, featuring the breathtaking hand painted visage of a dove. Crafted circa 1865, this American pendant is set in 14 carat gold, with a delicate organic wafer setting. The hand crafted dove image in the center of this piece is a masterful display of artistry; hairwork and sepia paint combine to create a somber scene: a small dove sitting, wings flared, atop a lone branch cast in shadow. Atop