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Vintage Gold Lined Cameo Earrings

$90.00

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 Beautiful vintage gold lined cameo earrings with screw backs. They are hallmarked for gold lined with the unusual makers mark H P and a bird motif. They were most probably made in the 1930s to 1950s in Australia.

 In the 18th century women of the upper class began wearing impressively carved cameo gemstones as a sign of wealth and prestige and Queen Victoria is credited with popularising shelled cameos during her reign. The 19th century also introduced a new type of cameo, those that were made from petrified lava. Coloured lava extracted from an archaeological dig at Pompeii was used for highly detailed carvings. Women during this time embarking on their "Grand Tours" often purchased lava cameos as mementos from their travels, which established the objects as a symbol of status and wealth.

 The earrings measure 1cm x 1.5cm.

 All Leoni & Vonk jewellery is packaged in a black wallet/pouch. If your Leoni & Vonk purchase is a special gift and you would like it gift wrapped please go to the Gift Wrap section here and make your selection https://leoniandvonk.com/collections/gift-wrap

This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care.

Please note the box shown is not included.