Coral Cameo in 14k Gold with Seed Pearls
Datemid-19th century
Medium14K gold, coral, pearl
Dimensions1 11/16 × 1 1/8 in. (4.3 × 2.8 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Diane Schulte
Object numberPC2000.49.2.1
DescriptionA ladies' 14K gold, coral cameo, and pearl brooch. The brooch is fabricated and consists of a center bezel-set cameo surrounded by a yellow gold rim and seed pearls. The center cameo is oval and measures approx. 1 1/4 x 13/16 in. (3.2 x 2.1 cm). This cameo exhibits excellent carving and is a semi-profile of a classical female form with flowing hair accented with flowers. The cameo is surrounded by 39 irregular seed pearls, each with approximate diameter of 3/32 in. (0.25 cm). The brooch has a total weight of 10.46 dwt. The brooch also has a fold-a-way pendant bail.On View
Not on viewTerms
1910-early 1920s
ca. 1910
ca. 1915
1895-1915
