A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond Especially from the middle of

Especially from the middle of the Napoleon III period

Many experts have suggested that this is most likely related to its wonderful and clever ability to climb around places such as walls as well as trellises

Once faceted and mounted to catch as much light as possible

An extremely dramatic

the body posesses a most excellent pink color and the sharp edges would make enviable impressions into all the sealing wax you can fathom

A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond Especially from the middle ofParticularly challenging to find, French shell cameos set in 18ct are things of wonder. Especially from the middle of the 19th century, they posess a different type of archaeological revival aesthetic than English or American jewelry of the era this French hallmarked example features a boulework decorated frame that terminates in four faceted disco balls that create further polarity for our star, the Grecian muse, Terpsichore, to dance within. Often