{"product_id":"vintage-15ct-yellow-gold-large-cameo-brooch","title":"Vintage 15ct Yellow Gold Large Ornate Cameo Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Curated Collection highlights the unique and exceptional pieces that stood out among the rest for our GIA qualified gemmologist and Managing Director, Joseph Tattersfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 30\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The cameo brooch is one of jewellery’s oldest continuous traditions. Carved in shell or stone, the image raised in relief against a contrasting background, cameos were treasured by the  ancient Romans, revived by the Renaissance, and elevated to high fashion by the Victorians, who wore them pinned at the collar and gave them as tokens of love and status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is exceptional. The carved shell scene, a classical figure of Hercules attended by Hebe symbolising strength perseverance and fidelity, is detailed with the skill of a miniaturist. The ornate 15ct yellow gold frame, with its fine scrollwork and decorative border, provides a setting worthy of the carving it contains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge in scale and confident in presence, this is not a brooch for the faint hearted. It is a brooch for someone who knows their own mind - and their own history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e Joseph Tattersfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrooch Dimensions: 60mm x 67mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an estate item and comes with a one year guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44244735688792,"sku":"027-00300","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1319\/9109\/files\/027-00300_VINTAGE_CURATEDcopy.jpg?v=1781568942","url":"https:\/\/walkerandhall.co.nz\/products\/vintage-15ct-yellow-gold-large-cameo-brooch","provider":"Walker \u0026 Hall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}