Rare Lava-Like Carved Paste Cameo in 14ct Collectible antique bracelet Georges Frederic Strasse

Georges Frederic Strasse

Materials: 22ct Gold

Measurements: 47mm

clean lines that are based on the exterior contour of the oyster shell and reference the continuous connection to the saltwater marshes surrounding Charleston

Rare Lava-Like Carved Paste Cameo in 14ct Collectible antique bracelet Georges Frederic StrasseThe use of cameos in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and rings is one of the most prolific jewelry motifs used throughout the Victorian Era. Though they pre date the 19th century, for the travel loving Victorians a cameo was a favorite, possibly representing a meaningful souvenir of a Grand European Tour And on that topic, many faux materials were used to create cameos for every budget. This cameo is one example of a "fake" that might very