Antique Sterling Silver Grecian Gilded Cameo Pin With Goldstone Dangling Beads – Signed Sterling + K

Description

This is one of the most amazing cameos I have seen. It is set on a heavy solid sterling silver backdrop and frame, and features a gilded gold raised profile, with dark red highlights. Beneath it are three coloured beads, two goldstone and one carnelian. It is hallmarked Sterling and also has a K like symbol. The cameo itself measures 1.75″ x 1.5″. The overall length including the beads is 2.5″. It is in excellent condition.

AI description for the beads:

“The two small dangling beads show the characteristic metallic, glittery sparkle caused by uniformly distributed copper (or copper compounds) within a reddish-brown glass matrix. The color, even glitter distribution and high polish are classic for goldstone (a man‑made aventurine glass) used in costume and vintage jewelry.

A natural aventurine (aventurescent quartz) or a red glass bead imitating gemstone. The larger central bead in the photo appears different and could be carnelian or red glass rather than goldstone.”