Neo Classic Carved Agate Eros Cameo 18k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
$ 5,500
One Neo Classic Carved Agate Eros Cameo 18k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch. Featuring one carved carnelian agate cameo that represents the Greek-Roman mythological scene of a cherub playing with a butterfly, representing Eros falling in love with Psyche. Accented by 202 rose cut and senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.75 carat, graded near-colorless, VS-SI clarity, and 63 seed pearls. Crafted in 18 karat gold with a silver top with serial #13935. 14 karat back plate on cameo and brooch pin added later. Cameo is most likely of French origin circa 1860. Brooch was most likely a hairpin circa 1900 and was converted into a brooch later in time. The brooch measures 2 ¾ inches in width by 2 ½ inches in length.
About this Item: Embrace the romantic allure of Roman mythology with this Neoclassical carved agate brooch. At its heart is a finely carved carnelian agate cameo portraying a tender scene: a cherub, symbolizing Eros, plays whimsically with a butterfly, alluding to his enamored feelings for Psyche. This touching tableau is illuminated by a constellation of over two hundred rose and senaille cut diamonds, their ethereal sparkle elegantly complemented by the soft luster of a bevy of seed pearls. Though the cameo hails from France around the 1860s, the brooch hints at a previous life as a hairpin from the dawn of the 20th century, a testament to its enduring charm and the transformative power of jewelry. Its generous dimensions make it not just an accessory, but a statement of history and elegance.
