Rare Antique Lava Cameo brooch depicting Jesus, Silver mount

Rare Antique Lava Cameo brooch depicting Jesus, Silver mountA beautiful and rare antique, mid 19th century Lava Cameo brooch. It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the side profile of Jesus facing right. Lava Cameos and Lava stone jewellery rose to fashion in the Grand Tour era, early 19th century, tourists became enamoured with the beautiful Italian creations and many subject matters were used from mythology to royalty and rulers, philosophers and religious figures. They continued to be a

nice strong engraving and clear hallmarksApprox measurements:1

It is an open curb link chain in rich 9ct gold with both rosey and yellow gold tones but a mostly yellow gold hue

Amethyst approx 1ct

The platinum setting arches out with delicate filigree designs and each side of the main panel there is a small half circle arch

probably given to the recipient as a promise piece or love token

perfect for adding your favourite lockets or pendants or as part of an elaborate neck mess

It has a yellow gold band which is fully hallmarked to the inner band and has a personal inscription engraved on the inner band: EH to RS

Total weight 58

This is a really unusual example

Total weight 0

A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning ring

un-carved so could be personalised with a crest or monogram