Antique 10K Yellow Gold Carved Helmet Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Item Details

An antique 10K yellow gold carved helmet shell cameo pendant brooch. The cameo depicts the Greek goddess Hebe, goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods of Mount Olympus, feeding an eagle among the clouds. The back features a hand engraving of ‘J.E.H to M.N.H, Aug 15, 1914’ along with a hinged fold down bail used to become a pendant.

Era: Late Edwardian
Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold
Brooch or Pin Closure Type: Modern Safety C-Catch
Hallmarks: 10K
Total Weight: 12.10 dwt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Helmet Shell
Shape: Oval Cameo
Dimensions: 49.00 mm x 40.00 mm

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (CINCY).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- pin stem difficult to unhook.
- hand engraved on the back.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- the total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 12.10 dwt.

Item #

17DCC300-523