{"product_id":"antique-victorian-large-9k-gold-hand-carved-shell-cameo-serpent-goddess-brooch","title":"ANTIQUE Victorian Large 9K Gold Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Serpent Goddess Brooch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn extraordinary statement of 19th-century Victorian romanticism and classical mythology, this magnificent large brooch features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEncased in a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e9K yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e frame, the high-relief carving depicts a classical Greek goddess adorned with intricate snake\/serpent accents woven into her flowing locks. The artisan’s fine chisel work is showcased through the dramatic layered depth of the natural shell, contrasting translucent warm chocolate tones against milky-white relief details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasuring a grand 5.7 cm by 4.5 cm and weighing a solid 16.02 grams, this statement heirloom carries an impressive, luxurious presence on any collar, coat, or lapel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped with the traditional British gold mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\"9CT\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rare and commanding piece for connoisseurs of antique mythology, Victorian gold, and fine carved cameos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 19th Century (Victorian Era, Circa 1870s–1890s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Greek Mythology Serpent Goddess \/ Medusa Hand-Carved Cameo Brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Solid 9K Yellow Gold, Metal Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGemstone\/Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Natural Carved Bullmouth \/ Helmet Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 5.7 cm × 4.5 cm (approx. 2.24\" × 1.77\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 16.02 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Stamped \"9CT\" on the frame\/clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Great Britain \/ Italy (Carved in Italy, Mounted in the UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Antique Excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosa Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205615321186,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/9249\/7762\/files\/IMG_7463_d214b193-9e2f-4779-b4d4-8b347c0a916e.jpg?v=1786556863","url":"https:\/\/rosabijoux.com\/products\/antique-victorian-large-9k-gold-hand-carved-shell-cameo-serpent-goddess-brooch","provider":"Rosa Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}