Antique 14k Yellow Gold Sardonyx Female Classical Cameo Brooch

Carved in creamy white relief against a deep reddish-brown ground, this sardonyx cameo portrays a woman in right-facing profile, her hair swept into an elaborate arrangement of waves and gathered curls. A carved strand of rounded beads follows the neckline above a draped garment secured at the shoulder, adding detail to the classically inspired portrait. Smooth, dimensional modeling of the cheek and neck contrasts with the deeply defined locks and folds, while the sardonyx’s contrasting layers give the silhouette clear definition. The oval carving is mounted in 14k yellow gold within a narrow frame decorated with Greek key motifs alternating with scrolling foliate ornament. Fine textured borders trace the frame’s edges, complementing the angular meanders and reinforcing the composition’s classical character. A hinged brooch pin completes the setting.

Weight: 16.9 Grams

Stone: Sardonyx Cameo: 33 x 25mm

Measurements: 36 x 28 x 13mm

Metal: 14k Yellow Gold

Item #: BR-2021-093026-01