Western Europe, likely England, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. An ovoid brooch formed from 75.34% to 75.9% gold (equivalent to 18K+) with a hinged pin on the verso that enables its wearability. Set within the bezel is an attractive cameo, hand-carved from banded agate of opaque white and translucent gray-purple hues, bearing the right-facing profile of a Classical woman, perhaps a goddess.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: England, Europe
SIZE: Brooch 1.47″W x 1.84″H, Cameo 1.19″W x 1.61″H, 34.1 grams