Cameo Pendant/Brooch Combo Depicting Venus in Her Chariot

This cameo is one of the rare few that truly captures both our hearts and imaginations, ranking among the most exceptional in terms of the rarity of its scene. Crafted in the late 19th century by a master carver, this cameo's brown and white shell depicts the Roman goddess Venus in her dove-drawn chariot. Venus, renowned for her feminine charm and beauty, was shown in this chariot in the famed "Fable of Psyche," a moment that has been depicted in art for centuries. This depiction in cameo form has Venus standing in front of the chariot, with the doves pulling her against a mountainous backdrop. The cameo carving is set in a gold bezel, with a second gold outer frame. Originally a brooch, this piece was modified in the last 50 years by adding a bail, allowing it to be worn as a necklace, and a stabilizing inner ring on the backside, which holds the cameo in place. It measures 1.75 inches across- the perfect statement for those who love Roman mythology!

Details: Antique cameo in 12 and 14k yellow gold, set with a shell carving of Venus in her chariot, of European origin, circa 1890.