A rare Victorian brooch featuring an authentic ancient Roman cameo depicting a classical warrior in high relief. The carved stone dates from 1st–3rd century AD and was later mounted in the Victorian era (c.1850–1880) within a 9ct gold and silver frame. The cameo is encircled by a halo of rose-cut diamonds, a hallmark of mid-Victorian craftsmanship frequently seen in mourning brooches and antique Victorian cameo brooches.
This highly collectible piece represents the Victorian fascination with classical antiquity, where ancient artefacts were repurposed into luxury jewellery. A rare opportunity to acquire an antique Victorian cameo brooch with genuine Roman origin.
Dimensions
• Height: 2.8 cm
• Width: 1.7 cm
• Weight: 5 g
Specifications
• Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold and Silver
• Period/Era: Roman cameo (1st–3rd century AD) in Victorian mount (c.1850–1880)
• Primary Stone: Genuine Roman cameo depicting warrior figure
• Secondary Stones: 24 Rose Cut Diamonds, approx. 0.03 ct each
• Mount/Setting: Silver-topped gold oval bezel setting
• Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.72 ct
Diamond Details
• Cut: Rose Cut
• Quantity: 24
• Per-stone Weight: Approx. 0.03 ct
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.72 ct
• Colour: G–H (approx.)
• Clarity: SI–I (approx.)
• Setting: Silver collet
Condition Report :Light surface wear consistent with age; cameo intact and well-preserved; diamonds secure; pin mechanism functions correctly.
A rare Victorian brooch featuring an authentic ancient Roman cameo depicting a classical warrior in high relief. The carved stone dates from 1st–3rd century AD and was later mounted in the Victorian era (c.1850–1880) within a 9ct gold and silver frame. The cameo is encircled by a halo of rose-cut diamonds, a hallmark of mid-Victorian craftsmanship frequently seen in mourning brooches and antique Victorian cameo brooches.
This highly collectible piece represents the Victorian fascination with classical antiquity, where ancient artefacts were repurposed into luxury jewellery. A rare opportunity to acquire an antique Victorian cameo brooch with genuine Roman origin.
Dimensions
• Height: 2.8 cm
• Width: 1.7 cm
• Weight: 5 g
Specifications
• Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold and Silver
• Period/Era: Roman cameo (1st–3rd century AD) in Victorian mount (c.1850–1880)
• Primary Stone: Genuine Roman cameo depicting warrior figure
• Secondary Stones: 24 Rose Cut Diamonds, approx. 0.03 ct each
• Mount/Setting: Silver-topped gold oval bezel setting
• Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.72 ct
Diamond Details
• Cut: Rose Cut
• Quantity: 24
• Per-stone Weight: Approx. 0.03 ct
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.72 ct
• Colour: G–H (approx.)
• Clarity: SI–I (approx.)
• Setting: Silver collet
Condition Report :Light surface wear consistent with age; cameo intact and well-preserved; diamonds secure; pin mechanism functions correctly.
