Carved Agate Cameo

Description

One 18Kt yellow gold lady’s “One of a Kind Custom Handmade” “Eduardo Pelegrin Design” Tanzanite, Diamond and “ldar Oberstein” carved Agate Cameo (measuring 39.35mm x 31.00mm) pendant, handmade and finished, measuring 54.65mm x 33.10mm (outside dimensions). The pendant consists of an open oval frame at the top with a 4 claw handmade setting with two tubular bezel setting in 18kt white gold staggered soldered on top of the 4 claw setting, with a hidden slide-through bail, the oval frame is soldered to a cushion rectangular frame with a rectangular bar support in the back with an epoxy setting, a high polished finish, stamped PELEGRIN 18K.

This Carved Agate Cameo is set with:

• 1 – 0.50ct tanzanite, cushion cut, measuring 5.30mm x 5.10mm, eye clean·(GIA Type 1 ), medium light tone, slight blue VIOLET hue, moderate saturation, good polish, good symmetry and good proportions (G make).
• 2 – 0.03ct diamonds, round brilliant cut, each measuring approximately 1.90mm (in diameter), total weight .06cts (by scale), VS clarity grade, F-G colour grade, good polish, symmetry and proportions (G make).
• The pendant weighs 21.30 grams.

History of Cameo Jewellery:

Cameo jewelry, featuring raised carvings on stone or shell, has a rich history spanning from ancient civilizations to Victorian and Renaissance revivals, evolving from seals and status symbols to popular jewelry.

Ancient Origins:

• Sumerian Period: Early examples of cameos, often used as seals, can be traced back to the Sumerian period (c. 3100 BC).
• Ancient Greece: The Greeks carved cameos from materials like agate, onyx, and sardonyx, depicting mythological figures, portraits of rulers, and scenes from everyday life.
• Roman Empire: The Romans further developed cameo carving, popularizing the use of materials like shell, especially for personalized portraiture. They used cameos as signet rings and for adornment on objects like vases and cups.

Modern Era:

• Continued Reemergence: Cameos have continued to reemerge through the ages, with cameos passed down through generations sometimes being repurposed with updated settings.
• Collectors’ Items: Many cameos have been passed down from one family to the next, with each piece carrying its own unique story.
• Materials: Cameos are typically relief carvings, often made from agate or various types of shell, with gem engravers carving each stone or shell by hand to create figures or scenes.
• Value: Hardstone cameos, made from semi-precious or precious stones like agate, carnelian, onyx, and quartz, are among the most valuable.