Antikes Petschaft mit Lagenkarneol und Lagenachat – 750 Gold, um 1900 with its intense purple hue

with its intense purple hue

Material: Pinchbeck

while the diamonds subtly catch the light

Weight: 13

Shell cameos with figural depictions were esteemed forms of jewelry in the 19th century and were worn as both brooches and pendants

Antikes Petschaft mit Lagenkarneol und Lagenachat – 750 Gold, um 1900 with its intense purple hueAntique Seal 750 Gold around 1900 finely crafted seal with naturally occurring layered carnelian and layered agate. The layered color zones in white, brown, and red tones give the piece its characteristic appearance. The solid gold setting made of 750 1000 yellow gold emphasizes the representative character of this historical men's jewelry. Period: Around 1900 Material: 750 1000 yellow gold; layered carnelian; layered agate Technique: Handmade;