Antique 18k Yellow Gold Allegory of the Day and Night Shell Cameo Brooch
$3,495.00
$3,495.00
Antique 18k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting the “Allegory of the Day and Night.” This exquisitely hand-carved cameo captures the symbolic duality of light and darkness, life’s passage expressed through classical figures representing dawn and dusk. Set in a finely crafted 18k yellow gold bezel, the piece highlights the cameo’s warm shell tones and intricate detail. Its allegorical subject matter reflects the 19th-century fascination with mythology and the natural cycles of existence. With its refined artistry and luminous gold frame, this brooch is both a wearable work of art and a profound expression of antique symbolism.
Weight: 23.1 Grams
Stone: Shell Cameo
Measurements: 74.8 x 63.8 x 13mm
Hallmark: 18k
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Item #: BR-1646-070925-03