However a Presidium gem tester reveals it to be hard stone in the quartz/agate range, this requires much more skill to carve. The stone is likely Sardonyx, a layered white/pink/red banded agate that was used for jewellery by carving away to reveal the coloured layers.
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The piece is unmarked but fully tested as 15ct gold and 3.3g in weight. Overall condition good. Light surface scratches/ wear in keeping with general age and wear. Set with 0.75ct of natural white old cut diamonds.
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This Antique Cameo is a hand-carved Sardonyx oval stone set in a Victorian-era setting. The piece features intricate detailing and is categorized as Fine jewelry. The cameo measures approximately 1.1 inches by 7/8 inches and is an original, one-of-a-kind piece. The white stone and oval shape add to its vintage charm, making it a unique and timeless accessory that showcases expert craftsmanship from the past.
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D042966 The British Museum. The Emperor Augustus. Sardonyx Cameo. Henry Stone.
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This very nice Sardonyx shell cameo depicts Greek Goddess of Harvest-Demeter. She presided over grains and the fertility of the earth, the sanctity of marriage, the sacred law, and the cycle of life and death. Her Roman name is Ceres. The symbol of Demeter is a stalk of wheat. Demeter (Ceres) is a popular cameo subject of Victorian time. Note the wheat stalk, her hair. She has a unique firm facial impression, showing the power of the mother of earth.
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The carving depicts a typical beauty of the Victorian era.
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Top quality.
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This is a lovely item to own or to give as a special gift. The 37.5 carat pendant is a one-of-a-kind piece that will surely turn heads. And it is satisfactory to use. Length / 3.5 cm / 1.37 in". Weight / 7.5 gr.
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