Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings nada-hidden Each earring is the shape

Each earring is the shape of a flower which has a textured

This fabulous 3-dimensional piece is beautifully hand carved to represent a very realistic depiction of the head of a jockey

there is no apparent damage to the silver plated setting or raised detail

with a colorful yellow

The small cameo depicts the side profile of a woman with a dainty updo

Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings nada-hidden Each earring is the shapeSardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to carve than shell which is a significantly softer material. Most shell cameos were carved in Naples, Italy while the hard stone cameos were cut primarily in Idar Oberstein, Germany. Lovely cameo earrings from the Victorian period (ca1880)! These fabulous earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and each displays a stunning sardonyx cameo with the profile