Vintage Victorian Style Pigeon Cameo Brooch

A must-have collection for all vintage jewellery lovers, this Victorian-inspired brooch features an oval relief with metal mountings and a gray-blue background, with a shell relief (Cameo) carved with two sisters and a dove, perfect for adding elegance to any outfit. Cameo is an ancient art that dates back to the Roman period, when artists carved with agate and gemstones, while Cameo was religious or monumental. Historically, Cameo has been a frantic work of art for aristocratic princes, and it took Renaissance France and Italy by storm, with artists beginning to carve from shells in place of expensive gemstones. During this period, Cameo was dominated by portraits of ladies, and women were very fond of wearing Cameo similar to themselves. Origin: France Year: Unknown Material: Shell, metal Condition: Very good, few signs of use Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.5 cm *All items are shipped from Hong Kong **Vintage products may have defects after years, please pay attention to the condition before ordering