16/06/2026
👑 The Elegance of the Second French Empire: Cameo, Pearls & 18K Gold
✨ An exquisite 18K yellow gold brooch, adorned with a finely carved two-layer sardonyx cameo depicting a female profile, framed by an elegant surround of pearls, likely natural.
Sardonyx is a banded variety of chalcedony composed of alternating layers of sard (brown-red) and onyx (black-white). This natural contrast makes it an ideal material for cameo carving, allowing sculpted details and reliefs to stand out with remarkable precision.
📏 Dimensions: 43.02 × 34.36 × 13.42 mm
⚖️ Weight: 21.6 g
🇫🇷 French craftsmanship from the Napoleon III period.
Eagle’s head hallmark, 18K yellow gold (750/1000).
A testament to the refinement of the 19th century, this brooch captivates with the delicacy of its carving and the harmonious combination of precious materials.