Victorian 18KY gold Shell cameo '3 Graces' convertible pendant and brooch

Description : In Greek mythology the 'Three Graces' represent grace, beauty, and joy. One woman is Aglaea, (splendour), Euphrosyne, (mirth), and Thalia, who represents good cheer. The three graces are the symbolic representation of the joyous aspect of our lives. Carved from shell, the layers from the interior of a mollusk, range in color from light to dark. A cameo is carved in relief on top of the shell usually with the lighter color material formed on the surface with the creamy translucent darker shell underneath, giving the cameo a distinctive separation of color, form and light. The Victorian era of jewelry design focused on the meaning of the jewelry and its inherent symbolism. The Three Graces represent classical tradition with a contemporary theme. Certainly this solid 18KY gold cameo fulfills its destiny, and can be worn as a pendant or as a pin.

Item Number : P25839

Category : PIN PENDANT

Brand : CF

Attributes

Material : shell and 18KY gold
Style : Victorian cameo