Western Europe, Neoclassical or Victorian, ca. 19th century CE. This is a lovely and functional 53.5% (equivalent to 12K+) gold lapel or hat pin that is capped by a stunning quartz cameo. The cameo features a lovely refined, young woman hand-carved from a creamy white that nicely contrasts the pale red background, the elegant lady faces right displaying a gentle brow, a Grecian nose, and bowed lips held closed. Braided coils of hair are adorned with flowers, and her shoulders are modestly covered with a kerchief. The gold pin supports the square bezel, attached to the verso with a split stem. Size (cameo): 0.72" L x 0.52" W (1.8 cm x 1.3 cm); (pin setting): 2.75" L x 0.62" W (7 cm x 1.6 cm); gold quality: 53.5% (equivalent to 12K+); weight: 4.8 grams

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#169469

Intact and excellent. Minor age expected wear from previous use. Some dark toning to the split stem and bezel verso. Pin is sharp and wearable!