A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond Gemstones were often used during

Gemstones were often used during the Victorian period and helped keep jewelry affordable for the mass market

Especially from the middle of the Napoleon III period

An extremely dramatic

To the left of the central cameo

A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond Gemstones were often used duringParticularly challenging to find, French shell cameos set in 18ct are things of wonder. Especially from the middle of the 19th century, they posess a different type of archaeological revival aesthetic than English or American jewelry of the era this French hallmarked example features a boulework decorated frame that terminates in four faceted disco balls that create further polarity for our star, the Grecian muse, Terpsichore, to dance within. Often